This officer is also responsible for banking, collections of user fees such as utility usage and business licenses, and communicating financial performance and forecasts to the community.

APTUSC offers a Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) certification program.

CPFA is a professional post-nominal awarded to a public treasurer who meets standards of education, experience and a stated commitment to a code of ethics.

Certification is also designed as a guide for municipal treasurers to become valued administrators in local government.

APTUSC has technical and professional committees that deal with issues facing treasurers, their agencies and the public.