The NCSL Fiscal Analysts Seminar provides both the knowledge of national experts and the expertise of senior legislative staff who are policy experts in their states. This seminar is designed specifically for legislative fiscal and research staff with budget or tax responsibilities. The seminar, taking place Oct. 9-11 in Columbus, Ohio, is a unique opportunity to explore key topics in-depth and meet informally with colleagues from around the country to discuss common concerns.
This webpage provides online access to session resources. All sessions will take place in the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel.
View the 2019 NCSL Fiscal Analysts Seminar webpage.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
| Time |
Sessions |
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10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hayes A
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Registration
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1-1:15 p.m.
Hayes A
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Welcome and Introductions |
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1:15-2:15 p.m.
Hayes A
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U.S. Economic Outlook
- Dr. Joel Elvery, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Presentation by Joel Elvery
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| 2:15-3:15 p.m. |
Federal Budget Update
- Marcia Howard, Federal Funds Information for States
Federal Budget Update | PDF
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| 3:15-3:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
Evaluating Agency Budget Requests
- Kirk Fulford, Legislative Services Agency, Alabama
- Patrick Goldsmith, House Fiscal Division, Louisiana
Agency Budget Requests: Key Questions and Things to Look For | PDF
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5-6:30 p.m.
Latitude 41 Restaurant
Located on lobby level
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Networking Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Time to Explore Columbus |
Thursday, Oct. 10
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8-9 a.m.
Hayes B
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Breakfast
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9-10 a.m.
Hayes A
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Changing U.S. Demographics
- Dr. Ronald Lee, University of California Berkeley
Linking Demographic Change to State Fiscal Health | PDF
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10-11 a.m.
Hayes A
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Opioids Costs and Solutions
- Greg Moody, The Ohio State University
Ohio's Opioid Crisis and Response | PDF
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| 11-11:15 a.m. |
Break
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11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Hayes A
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Revenue Estimating and Volatility
- Dr. Jim Landers, The Ohio State University
- Dr. Ross Miller, Legislative Budget Office, Ohio
Nonrandom Thoughts on Revenue Forecasting | PDF'
Overview of Revenue Forecasting |PDF
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| 12:15-1:45 p.m. |
Lunch on Own |
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1:45-2:45 p.m.
Hayes A
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Lessons From Savvy Senior Analysts
- Jonathan Ball, Legislative Fiscal Analyst Office, Utah
- Krista Lee Carsner, Fiscal Review Committee, Tennessee
- Patrick Goldsmith, House FIscal Division, Louisiana
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2:45-3:30 p.m.
Hayes A
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Budgeting for FTEs
- Casey Muhm, Senate counsel, Research & Fiscal Analysis, Minnesota
- Will Robinson, Senate Fiscal Division, Oklahoma
- Steven Wu, Legislative Research Division, Kansas
- Glenn Fitzgerald, House Appropriations Committee, Missouri
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| 3:30-3:45 p.m. |
Break |
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3:45-4:45 p.m.
Hayes A
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Fiscal 50: Tracking Key Measures of State Fiscal Health
- Joe Fleming, The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Justin Theal, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Fiscal 50: Tracking Key Measures of State Fiscal Health | PDF
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5-6:30 p.m.
Latitude 41 Restaurant
Located on lobby level
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Networking Reception |
Friday, Oct. 11
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8-9 a.m.
Hayes B
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Breakfast |
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9-10 a.m.
Hayes A
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Making the Most of Major Data Sources
- Jonathan Ball, Legislative Fiscal Analyst Office, Utah
Effectively Using Large Datasets | PDF
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| 10-10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:15 a.m.-Noon
Hayes A
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Excel Skills—Tricks of the Trade
- Kate Watkins, Legislative Council, Colorado
Tips for Improving Your Excel Game | PDF
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| Noon |
Closing Remarks and Fiscal Analysts Seminar Concludes
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