The functions of the Finance and Budget Committee are:
- Recommend finance and budget policies for all APA-related entities.
- Assist the Board in development of fiscal policies.
- Help to conduct financial operations in a manner that helps the Board to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities, to maintain business operations in accordance with generally accepted practices, and to implement the strategic priorities of the Association.
- Assist the Board in development of a financial plan and help ensure that ongoing operations are consistent with that financial plan, as well as the overall business plan, of the Association.
- Review actual financial results and report to the Board as to the fiscal status of the Association.
- Recommend annual operating, capital and development budgets to the Board and major adjustments thereof as may be indicated throughout the year.
- Focus on the long term and short-term financial strength, needs, opportunities, and problems of the Association.
- Oversee APA components relating to finance, including the Investment Oversight Committee.
- Make recommendations to the Board concerning the charges, areas of responsibility, and composition of these financial components.
Staff Liaison
Committee Members
- Steven Sharfstein, M.D., DLFAPA – Chairperson
2024-2025 - Rebecca Brendel, M.D., J.D., DFAPA
2023-2025 - Gregory Dalack, M.D., DLFAPA – APAF Board Member
2024-2027 - Geetha Jayaram, M.B.A., M.B.B.S., DLFAPA
2024-2026 - Daryl Knox, M.D., DLFAPA – Assembly Representative
2021-2025 - Theresa Miskimen, M.D., DLFAPA
2024-2025 - James Polo, M.D., M.B.A., FAPA
2021-2025 - Barbara Weissman, M.D., DLFAPA
2023-2025 - David Fassler, M.D., DLFAPA – Consultant
2024-2025 - Steve Koh, M.D., DFAPA – Ex-Officio (APA Treasurer)
2024-2025 - Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D., DSc, DLFAPA – Ex-Officio (APA President)
2024-2025 - Marketa Wills, M.D., M.B.A., FAPA – Ex-Officio (CEO & Medical Director)