Ashton G. “Biff” Blocker, Assistant Finance Manager for the Commission was designated as a Certified Government Finance Officer at the Government Finance Officers Association of SC at its Fall Conference held in Myrtle Beach in October 2016.
The GFOASC is an organization with active members representing various State agencies, educational facilities, county and local governments from around the State. Its objectives include the improvements in all aspects of governmental finance programs, the exchange of ideas and experiences among finance officers, and to promote and encourage professional competence through continuing education and training. The Association, in cooperation with the Institute for Public Service and Policy Research at the University of South Carolina developed the Certification Program for Government Finance Officers.