120th Annual Conference Sessions: Trending Topics in Public Finance
120th Annual Conference Sessions: Trending Topics in Public Finance
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Sessions for Sunday, June 28
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Sun
28 Jun
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM CT
E350
From Big Data to Better Decisions: Ensuring Data Quality Amid AI Disruption
Governments today operate in an environment where big data has become a strategic asset, shaping decisions, services, and long-term planning across the public sector. In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI)—where algorithms, automated systems, and data-driven tools can amplify both insights and risks—the need for strong data hygiene is more critical than ever.
1 CPE credits
Level: intermediate
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Sessions for Monday, June 29
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Mon
29 Jun
8:55 AM - 10:10 AM CT
E253
Talent Pipeline: A Guide to Developing an Effective Internship Program
Governments keep hearing they need to “build a talent pipeline,” but many struggle with how to do so. Implementing a robust internship program is one option that has worked well for some local governments. This session will offer a behind-the-scenes look at designing internship programs and implementing practices that keep them working year after year.
1.5 CPE credits
Level: basic
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Mon
29 Jun
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM CT
E350
Turbulence Ahead: Navigating Current Challenges through Long-Term Planning for Schools
Whether or not your school district is facing the much talked about "fiscal cliff," various factors are combining to make budgeting for education more difficult than in recent memory. Many communities will face tough decisions related to budgeting for teacher pay, facility improvements, technology purchases, curriculum upgrades, and more while also dealing with increasing stress from revenue uncertainty, political polarization, and inflation.
2 CPE credits
Level: intermediate
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Mon
29 Jun
3:10 PM - 4:25 PM CT
E253
Rethinking the Finance Office with Shared Services
As finance professionals think about how to best provide services in the future, more and more are rethinking how the finance office is organized and considering creative options for resourcing major functions. This session will discuss alternatives to traditional full-time employee staffing models, including: workers shared between two or more governments; governments performing services for another as part of a shared-services model; and governments that fully outsource traditional finance functions to the private sector. Speakers will highlight advantages and disadvantages of each approach and discuss considerations for building an effective team that features onsite employees, remote workers, contractors, and more.
1.5 CPE credits
Level: basic
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Sessions for Tuesday, June 30
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Tue
30 Jun
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM CT
E451
Trending Topics in Rate-Setting with the Utility Finance Forum
Setting utility rates is a complex process. Utility operators are challenged to ensure their rates cover costs, including for much-needed capital investments while also maintaining affordability for their customers. Utilities also need to ensure they are accurately predicting future revenue based on evolving customer demands.
1 CPE credits
Level: overview
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Sessions for Wednesday, July 1
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Wed
1 Jul
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM CT
E253
Ask Me Anything: Advanced Concepts In Public Finance
In this advanced version of Ask Me Anything, a panel of public finance professionals will provide candid, relatable responses to burning questions submitted by attendees in the areas of revenue, procurement, organizational culture and management, and ethics.
2 CPE credits
Level: advanced
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