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Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration
8:00 a.m.

Performance Measures: A Deeper Look
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | 1 CPE

Speakers:
Lisette Camacho, Deputy City Manager/CFO, Tempe
Brian Ritschel, Management and Budget Director, Mesa

Long-term Strategic Planning
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | 1 CPE

In this presentation, Abdo Financial Solutions advisors Jean McGann and Victoria Holthaus discuss the importance of examining both revenue and expenditures for all funds when engaging in the long-term planning process. They'll delve into how a comprehensive analysis can transform a city's capital improvement plan into a robust long-term strategic plan, addressing critical aspects such as economic development, housing growth, and unique local factors. Learn how this holistic approach can ensure sustainable growth and increase financial stability for your community's future. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies for effective long-term planning.

Speakers:
Victoria Holthaus, CPA, Partner, Abdo Financial Solutions
Jean McGann, CPA, President/Partner, Abdo Financial Solutions

Communicating Budget 101 with Councilmembers
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | 1 CPE

Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Budget Award Criteria Revisions
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | 1 CPE

The criteria for the Budget Awards Program will undergo some revisions effective for budgets beginning January 1, 2025. The revisions fall into one of two categories. The first group of changes are updates to the explanations to include links to relevant GFOA best practices. The second group of changes affect the criteria that include accounting terminology; these criteria have been updated to reflect the latest accounting terms.

Speaker:
John Fishbein, Senior Program Manager, Technical Services Center, GFOA

Forecasting Revenues
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | 1 CPE

Concludes
3:00 p.m.