CMFO Roundtable Discussion – October 10, 2025: Municipal Finance Insights & Updates

On Friday, October 10, 2025, Nisivoccia hosted our annual Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) Roundtable Discussion, bringing together municipal finance professionals for a morning of timely updates, best practices, and peer-to-peer learning.

The session was hosted by Bud Jones, John Mooney, and Jon Rheinhardt and featured expert speakers covering topics vital to today’s municipal finance landscape.

Watch the Recording

If you were unable to attend—or would like to revisit the discussion—you can watch the full recording below.

Agenda & Featured Topics

1. Meet the Director: Updates from the Division of Local Government Services
Michael Rogers | Director, Division of Local Government Services
Director Rogers shared the latest developments, priorities, and guidance from the Division, offering valuable perspective for local government officials and finance officers.

2. Financial Services Update for Municipalities
Damien Paumi, CFP | Director of Wealth Management and Planning, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors
Damien discussed current financial trends, investment considerations, and strategic planning opportunities for municipalities navigating evolving markets.

3. AI for CMFOs – Practical Applications of AI in Municipal Finance
Gregory Corrado | Director of Communications & Assistant Business Administrator, Department of Administration
Greg explored how artificial intelligence can be effectively and securely used to streamline workflows, improve analysis, and support decision-making in local government finance.

4. Fraud Prevention and Safeguarding Assets for Municipalities
Andrew Kusinski, CPA, RMA, PSA | Partner, Nisivoccia
Andrew closed the session with practical insights into identifying risks, strengthening internal controls, and implementing fraud prevention measures to protect public resources.

About the CMFO Roundtable

The Nisivoccia CMFO Roundtable series provides a forum for municipal finance professionals to share experiences, discuss emerging issues, and gain insights from industry experts. The sessions are designed to help local government officials stay informed, compliant, and connected within the public sector community.

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