This page hosts the agenda and resources for the 2018 NCSL Legislative Fiscal Directors Pre-Conference Meeting, July 29-30, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A.LIVE.
The 2018 NCSL Legislative Fiscal Directors Pre-Conference has been specifically designed for legislative fiscal directors. This meeting will provide attendees a special opportunity to communicate and collaborate with one another regarding budget realities throughout the state legislatures they serve. This meeting is made possible through the support of The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Sunday, July 29
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1-1:15 p.m.
JW Marriott | L.A. LIVE
Diamond Ballroom 6-7
900 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90015
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Welcome and Introductions
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| 1:15-2:30 p.m. |
Fiscal Office Management: Human Resources and Hiring Practices
Moderator
- Luke Martel, group director, Employment, Labor and Retirement Program, National Conference of State Legislatures, Colorado
Speaker
- Lore Christopher, manager, Employee Services, Legislative Administration, Oregon
Interview Question Guideline
Hiring Tips for Committee
Veteran's Preferred Method for Policy
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| 2:30-3:45 p.m. |
Stress Testing Public Pensions
Moderator
- Eric Nauman, Senate lead fiscal analyst, Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis, Minnesota
Summary of SF 2620
Speakers
- Greg Mennis, director, Strengthening Public Sector Retirement Systems, The Pew Charitable Trusts, District of Columbia
Pension Stress Testing for State Fiscal Directors
- Mark Ryan, deputy director, Independent Fiscal Office, Pennsylvania
Stress Testing Public Pensions
- Elizabeth Wiley, consulting actuary, Cheiron, Virginia
Simplify It Visulaize It
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| 3:45-4 p.m. |
Snack Break |
| 4-5 p.m. |
The Art of Effective Communication
Speaker
- Curt Stedron, legislative learning and developement principal, State Services Division, NCSL, Colorado
The Art of Effective Communication
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7:30-9:30 p.m.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse &
Wine Bar | L.A. LIVE
800 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90015
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Networking Dinner (meet at the restaurant) |
Monday, July 30
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7:45-8:30 a.m.
JW Marriott | L.A. LIVE
Diamond Ballroom 6-7
900 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90015
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Breakfast
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| 8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Federal Budget and Tax Update
Speakers
- Trinity Tomsic, deputy executive director, Federal Funds Information for States, California
In Theroy, an Easy Budget Year
- Joe Crosby, CEO and prinicpal, MultiState Associates, District of Columbia
Federal Tax Reform & the States: The Big Picture
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| 9:30-10:15 a.m. |
Roundtable on Federal Tax Reform
- Discussion Leader: Joe Crosby, CEO & Prinicpal, MultiState Associates, District of Columbia
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| 10:15-10:30 a.m. |
Break
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| 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
A Clearinghouse of Clearinghouses: An Enhanced Tool for Accessing the Evidence Base
Powerpoint PDF
Moderator/Speaker
- Mara Weinstein, principal associate, Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts, District of Columbia
Speaker
- Patrick Dean, legislative analyst, Legislative Fiscal Office, Alabama
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| 11:30-12:30 p.m. |
Fiscal Office Management: Training New Staff
Speakers
- David Abbey, director, Legislative Finance Committee, New Mexico
New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee New Anlayst Training and Professional Development
- Melody DeBussey, director, Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, Georgia
Qualitative Questioning
- David Juppe, senior operating budget manager, Office of Policy Analysis, Department of Legislative Services, Maryland
Maryland Budget Analyst Training Homework
- Ursula Parks, director, Legislative Budget Board, Texas
Initial 2014 Training Approach
Condensed 2018 Training Approach
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| 12:30-1 p.m. |
Box Lunch/ Informal Discussion Time
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Other Resources: The Pew Charitable Trusts Fiscal 50 Fact Sheet
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