Rethinking Budgeting Readiness Workshop (Denver)
Rethinking Budgeting Readiness Workshop (Denver)
GFOA event for local governments to assess current budget practices and identify where to start in adopting Rethinking Budgeting practices.
Time | Description |
|---|---|
9:00 - 9:30 | Coffee and Registration |
9:30 - 10:15 | Workshop Introductions and Icebreaker |
10:15 - 10:45 | Overview of Rethinking Budgeting |
10:45 - 1:00 | Individual Assessments |
12:00 - 12:40 | Lunch |
12:40 - 1:30 | Assessments (Part 2) |
1:30 - 2:30 | Identification of Key Focus Areas (Group Discussion) |
2:30 - 2:45 | Break |
2:45 - 3:15 | University Presentation (Budgeting Reform) |
3:15 - 3:45 | Technology Overview |
3:45 - 4:00 | Closing and Next Steps |
4:00 - 5:00 | Happy Hour |
How much does the event cost?
The event is free to attend–however we request that you and your team members register in advance. Spaces are limited and registration will close when all spaces are filled.
I am not a GFOA member. Can I still attend?
Absolutely! This workshop is open to all local government leaders in the Denver area, regardless of department or GFOA membership.
Who else from my team should I bring?
Due to the holistic nature of the Rethinking Budgeting recommendations, we request that you bring leaders from different areas of your organizations, including your city/county management office, finance team, community engagement, and strategy, performance, and innovation teams (if applicable).
What is the maximum number of people I can bring from my team?
We recommend a maximum number of 5 people from each organization. 3-5 attendees from your organization is ideal for this interactive and collaborative day.
Can I register other members of my team at a later date?
Yes. You can register additional team members later–however, please note that spaces are limited and registration will close when all spaces are filled. All team members registered from the same organizations will be seated together for this collaborative workshop.