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. 10-12 in Portland, Ore., 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.
View the 2018 NCSL Fiscal Analysts Seminar webpage.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
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Sessions |
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1-1:30 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Welcome
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1:30-2:30 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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U.S. Economic Outlook
- Elizabeth Laderman, senior outreach economist, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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2:30-3:30 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Federal Budget Outlook
- Trinity Tomsic, deputy executive director, Federal Funds Information for States
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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| 3:30-3:45 p.m. |
Break |
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3:45-4:45 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Can Big Data Lead to Big Savings for States?
- Monty Faidley, vice president, product and analytics, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
- Clayton Lobaugh, program evaluator, New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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5-6:30 p.m.
Pendleton Patio
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Reception Sponsored by LexisNexis Risk Solutions and RELX, Inc. |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Time to explore Portland |
Thursday, Oct. 11
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8-9 a.m.
Founders Ballroom
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Breakfast provided at hotel
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9-10 a.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Top Workplace Issues Facing Legislative Staff
- Lore Christopher, director of human resources, Oregon State Legislature
Handout | Mobile Work Agreements
Handout | Social Media Use Advisory
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10-11 a.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Marijuana Revenue: Boom or Bust?
- Dr. Steve Lerch, executive director, Washington Economic and Revenue Forecast Council
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
- Mazen Malik, senior economist, Oregon Legislative Revenue Office
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Tips for Effective Testimony
- Jonathan Ball, director, Utah Legislative Fiscal Analyst Office
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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| 12-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch on own in Portland
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1:30-2:30 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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The Trick to Designing Effective Briefs and Graphics
- Kate Watkins, chief economist, Colorado Legislative Council Staff
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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2:30-3:30 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Excel Techniques for Data Visualization
- Kate Watkins, chief economist, Colorado Legislative Council Staff
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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| 3:30-3:45 p.m. |
Break |
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3:45-5 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Evaluating the Cost of Major IT Projects
- Robin Carnahan, 18 F acquisitions, General Service Administration
- Waldo Jaquith, 18 F acquisitions, General Service Administration
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
- Sean McSpaden, principal legislative IT analyst, Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
- Maggie Smith, budget and policy analyst, Idaho Legislative Services Office
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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5:15-6:30 p.m.
Pendleton Patio
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Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Time to explore Portland |
Friday, Oct. 12
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8-9 a.m.
Founders Ballroom
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Breakfast provided at hotel |
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9-10 a.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Research Techniques and Evaluating Information
- Krista Lee, executive director, Tennessee Fiscal Review Committee
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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10-11 a.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Sports Gambling and State Budgets
- Jackson Brainerd, policy specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
- Ruth Ann Jones, senior legislative analyst, Delaware Office of the Controller General
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11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Rose City Ballroom
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Preview of November State Elections
- Tim Storey, division director, National Conference of State Legislatures
PowerPoint Presentation | PDF
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| 12 p.m. |
Closing Remarks and Fiscal Analysts Seminar Concludes |