GovGlider Initiative

Open source accounting infrastructure for California public agencies.

GovGlider is an advocate and publisher for transparent chart of accounts standards that improve comparability without erasing local nuance. We align agency reporting to statewide standards while preserving local definitions, operational needs, and implementation flexibility.

Our platform combines authoritative datasets, guidance, and export tooling so agencies and stakeholders can collaborate on shared accounting structure without sacrificing autonomy.

Latest release: 2026.01o - DRAFT

Soft Launch

CACOA is now available for early adopters.

The California Agency Chart of Accounts (CACOA) is a proposed standard aligned with SCO FTR reporting that supports flexible implementation and local extensions. This soft launch delivers the first release of the dataset and guidance.

Canonical funds, objects, functions, and departments with stable keys.

Reporting profile guidance for FTR, budget, ACFR, and management views.

Built-in diagnostics and mapping coverage signals.

Export-ready Excel and DOCX releases generated from the same source.

Manual content management with versioned sections and hierarchy.

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CACOA Manual

Prospectus, glossary, implementation guidance, and the live CACOA browser in one navigable hub.

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Prospectus

Strategic overview and design principles for CACOA adoption.

Glossary

Core definitions and terms for financial reporting alignment.

Implementation

Guidance, workflows, and mapping practices for agencies.