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2026 Annual Conference

Save the Date: September 24-26, 2026

Location: George Washington University, University Student Center, 800 21st Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

Advancing Public Sector Finance

The Association for Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM) is a section of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).  ABFM aims to promote the professional development of budgeting and financial management in the public and non-profit sectors.

Membership in ABFM is available on its own or as an affiliation with ASPA.



ABFM News

ABFM ANNOUNCES 2025 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

Each year, ABFM recognizes students, faculty, researchers, and practitioners for their contributions to public sector budgeting and financial management. Nominations for each our annual awards are reviewed by Committees, with annual recipients recognized during the...

MEET ABFM’S NEW OFFICERS

Last month, ABFM held elections for its slate of Officers for terms beginning January 1, 2026. We greatly appreciate all of our candidates for their interest and enthusiasm, and we thank our fellow ABFM members for their participation in the election. Congratulations...