119th Annual Conference Sessions: Risk Assessment

1. Mon 30 June

   2 sessions

2. Tue 1 July

   2 sessions

Sessions for Monday, June 30

• Mon 30 Jun 10:30 AM - 12:10 PM ET Room 146
  Federal Advocacy

  Not If, But When: Preparing for and Navigating Disasters

  At some point, all communities will eventually face natural disasters that challenge even the most prepared teams and best made plans. For decades, local governments have partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide resources when communities are at their most vulnerable point. However, navigating FEMA’s complex programs and procedures remains a significant challenge—and relying too heavily on federal assistance can pose its own risks.

  

  

  

  

  Cory Brandt, Jason D Greene, Melissa Moore, Ember Strange

  2 CPE credits

  Level: intermediate

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• Mon 30 Jun 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM ET Room 146
  ERP Systems and Technology

  Cyber Risk Savvy: GFOA's 2025 Cybersecurity Update

  Protecting an organization is not only an IT function. Finance professionals are critical stakeholders in any government's approach to prevent, respond to, and clean up cyberattacks. In this session, speakers will provide an update on the cybersecurity landscape specifically focused on the role of finance professionals.

  

  

  

  

  

  Todd Buikema, Dennis Cail III, Courtney T. Joiner, Melissa Kraft, Danyce Steck

  1.5 CPE credits

  Level: update

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Sessions for Tuesday, July 1

• Tue 1 Jul 10:20 AM - Noon ET Room 151
  Risk Assessment

  Big Questions for Small Governments: Appropriate Reserve Levels Based on Risk

  Governments of all sizes must deal with a growing list of threats to the community, including natural disasters, infrastructure failures, disease outbreaks, and public safety emergencies, but smaller organizations are particularly susceptible to the financial impacts of these risks. Small governments can mitigate these impacts by conducting a risk assessment and developing reserves.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  Elena Ben Soltane, Steffanie Dorn, CPFO, Norman Eckstein, Kevin Greenville, Scott McKeehan, Luke Sholl

  2 CPE credits

  Level: intermediate

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• Tue 1 Jul 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM ET Ballroom A
  Risk Assessment

  Unknown Unknowns: How to Plan for New Risks

  In an era of escalating challenges and complex threats, governments must be prepared for a range of risks that can disrupt communities and strain resources. This session will delve into the most significant emerging risks facing local governments today, such as natural catastrophes, cybersecurity threats, and the elusive "unknown unknowns" that can arise without warning.

  

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  Lynne Chaimowitz, Steven Doutt, James P Finch Jr., Hunter Maats, Dan Nees, John Troyer

  1.5 CPE credits

  Level: advanced

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