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National Legislative Program Evaluation Society

The National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES) is one of nine professional staff associations connected with the National Conference of State Legislatures. NLPES includes employees of state legislative agencies engaged in program evaluation or performance auditing. The purpose of NLPES is to advance the professions of legislative program evaluation and performance auditing and to provide members with relevant training, opportunities for exchanging ideas and information, and recognition for superior performance. Interested persons whose professional work precludes membership may request to affiliate with NLPES. Affiliates are invited to participate in NLPES activities and promote the society’s interests, but only members can vote in NLPES elections and hold an elective office. NLPES does not charge dues.

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NLPES Training in 2022

Training events will be offered by NLPES and NCSL during 2022. Check back frequently for information on the programs!

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Get Ready for Session Webinars

Get ready for session with two professional development webinars geared specifically to legislative staff. Fellow staffer Greg Fugate of Colorado will help hone your research acumen on Dec. 7, and NCSL's Curt Stedron will be on hand to help you perfect your presentation skills on Dec. 9. Register today!

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Stay Informed

The new Summer 2021 edition of The Working Paper is available. If you've missed an edition of the The Working Paper, just check the archive.

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Professional Development

NLPES also offers professional development resources—including webinars—for different phases of audits/evaluations and other relevant topics .

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NLPES Awards Program

NLPES offers awards in four categories for which an office may submit a nomination or application. Selection criteria and submission instructions for 2022 awards are available now!

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About NLPES

Go to the NLPES overview for key information.

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Rachel Murata

Research Analyst
Washington Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee

“Connecting with other professionals through NLPES doesn’t just help me build skills and find innovative solutions to problems; it reminds me why I am in this field and why my work matters.”

Dean Swenson

Performance Evaluation Director
Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau

NLPES is an invaluable resource that has provided my office with new ideas for conducting evaluations and improving our operations.

Erik Beecroft

Methodologist
Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission

NLPES connects me with a community of colleagues all trying to solve similar problems.

Jay Henry

Supervisor of Performance Audits
New Hampshire Office of Legislative Budget Assistant

As one of the few organizations that champions program evaluation and performance auditing, NLPES brings together practitioners to share experiences and work towards advancing our profession.

Eric Thomas

Audit Coordinator
Washington Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee

Working in a legislative environment presents unique challenges to program evaluation work. NLPES provides the opportunity to learn about the issues, challenges and excellent work being done by peer agencies who share similar challenges.

Darin Underwood

Deputy Auditor General
Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General

It’s simple: NLPES is the one place I can go to talk to friends around the nation that do the same kind of work that I do. They “get it,” and that’s the best thing about being at NLPES!

Jon Courtney

Deputy Director-Program Evaluation
New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee

NLPES is a great resource for learning new approaches to common problems we all face in our home offices.

Nicole Luscher

Performance Auditor
Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General

NLPES provides a forum for developing and enhancing evaluation skills through the expertise of peer specialists.