Washington, D.C., Update
Washington, D.C., Update
Conference RegistrationSession Details
Date: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 3:35 pm - 4:50 pm CT
1.5 CPE credits
Level: basic
Field of Study: Finance
Even amid gridlock, Washington, D.C. never really slows down. In 2026, state and local budgets, capital plans, and financial markets are being impacted by federal policy decisions in new ways, and GFOA's Federal Liaison Center (FLC) remains active in advocating to maintain state and local flexibilities, protect state and local revenues, and reduce unfunded mandates.
From tax policy to federal regulations, GFOA's FLC team will cut through the noise to deliver a clear, practical update on what’s happening in Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies, and the real-world implications for revenue, borrowing, infrastructure planning, and fiscal resilience.
Learning Objectives
- Summarize recently passed laws entering implementation and their impacts on state and local operations and administrative functions
- Identify tools for finance officers to achieve compliance with new federal laws and regulations
- Discuss the evolving role of federal policy in government finance
- Apply new advocacy principles and roadmaps for local finance officers to conduct their own advocacy outreach