Podcast: Finance, Innovation, and Emerging Trends with Chris Morrill and Shayne Kavanagh, GFOA

Posted on August 22, 2025


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Chris Morrill
Executive Director
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
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Shayne Kavanagh
Senior Manager of Research
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
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Two guests rejoined the podcast to discuss finance and innovation. Chris Morrill, Executive Director, and Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research, at the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) discussed their work. They talked about GFOA’s research initiatives and how they are helping organizations deal with recent changes in federal funding. They shared why GFOA is changing its membership structure. They talked about a new finance innovation lab effort and their upcoming Innovator in Residence position. They also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years.

Host: Ben Kittelson

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