Government finance leaders see potential in AI but are cautious about adoption. It’s time to close that gap. 2025 CFO Survey: The AI imperative 2025 cfo survey As AI adoption accelerates across industries and sectors, government financial leaders find themselves at an inflection point. Tasked with managing fast-evolving risks and complex legacy technologies, they have to move decisively on AI while navigating a special set of constraints. How ready are their organizations for an AI-enabled transformation? To answer that question, Guidehouse and the AGA surveyed more than 100 CFOs and other financial management executives at the federal, state, and local levels. The findings reveal both gaps and opportunities—and offer insights that point the way forward for strategic, safe adoption. Download the report 2025 CFO Survey 62 Of leaders are extensively using, expanding their use of, or exploring AI technologies outside of work 62% 2025 CFO Survey 68 Of leaders say their teams have awareness of AI technologies but are not using them 68% 2025 CFO Survey 76 Of leaders believe there will be minimal to limited adoption of AI in their organizations over the next fiscal year 76% Workplace adoption is in the early stages experience-68cbacdae5926 experience-68d2b22740014 46.15 310.75 experience-68cd8fc2d44ba experience-68d4484ba29c0 53.23 300.93 2024 The 2024 report surveyed more than 100 CFOs, deputy CFOs, and other financial management executives across federal, state, and local governments. Business cases to navigate turbulent times 2023 In 2023, the report revealed four critical elements for the successful implementation of advanced technologies. CFO priorities for advanced technology adoption Past AGA reports