The Preconference is targeted to members of the Budget Process Committee within the Budget Working Group. During this Preconference, attendees will dive deeper into issues and strategies to incorporate and maximize federal funds in times of stability and volatility.
Wednesday, June 5
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11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Grasshopper/Dreamliner
2nd Floor
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Lunch | Registration
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12:30-12:45 p.m.
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Welcome | Introductions
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12:45-1:35 p.m.
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Overview and Volatility of Federal Funds
- Andrew Olson, senior budget and policy analyst, Federal Funds Information for States
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1:35-1:45 p.m.
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Break
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1:45-2:45 p.m.
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Making the Most of Federal Funds
- Austin Reid, federal affairs advisor, State-Federal Affairs, NCSL
- Diana Crumley, associate director, Delivery System Reform, Center for Health Care Strategies
- Sharon Wallace, deputy director, Emergency Management Division, Washington Military Department
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2:45-3 p.m.
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Snack Break
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3-3:50 p.m.
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Process for Incorporating Federal Funds into State Budgets
- Rebecca Thiess, manager, Managing Fiscal Risks, The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Amy Carlson, legislative fiscal analyst and fiscal director, Montana Legislative Fiscal Division
- Arizona Sen. John Kavanagh
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3:50-4 p.m.
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Break
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4-5 p.m.
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Identifying Challenges and Solutions Workshop
Peter Muller, senior officer, Managing Fiscal Risks, The Pew Charitable Trusts
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5 p.m.
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Closing
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6-8 p.m.
The Rooftop at the Thompson Seattle Hotel
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Reception with the NCSL Budget Working Group at The Nest Rooftop Bar and Lounge
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