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WHERE THE MAGIC BEGINS. 54 th CMTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Shari L. Freidenrich, CPA, CCMT, CPFA, ACPFIM Orange County Treasurer. ”I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse..” Walt Disney. WHERE THE MAGIC BEGINS.
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WHERE THE MAGIC BEGINS 54th CMTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Shari L. Freidenrich, CPA, CCMT, CPFA, ACPFIM Orange County Treasurer
”I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse..” Walt Disney
My Top Five Fiscal Challenges for Local Agencies - 2012 AB 109 – State Realignment Dissolution of RDAs PTAC Lawsuit Local Government Bankruptcies Federal Reserve – Short-term rates
Other Challenges for Local Agencies - 2013 TAG Program Government Sequestration Build American Bonds Subsidy Dodd – Frank Act GASB 67/68 – Pension Reporting Money Market Funds – Floating NAV?
“Behind the Magic” Mickey Mouse Main Street buildings Ride Lines Cars Land
My Top Five “Behind the Magic”Common Sense Changes Maintain Public Funds objectives - SLY Streamline your Operations Reduce costs without impacting staff Improve service to citizens Market low cost service options
The APT Top Five Programs Cash Handling CPFIM / ACPFIM Accreditation Educational manuals Certification programs CPFA certification (similar to CCMT)