NCSL Fiscal Skills Building Workshop

Sunday, October 9, 2022
8:15-8:45 a.m.	Light Breakfast
8:45-9:30a.m.	Welcome and Introductions Geeks Who Think: Icebreaker Trivia Game
9:30-10:00 a.m.	Overview of State Budget and Revenues Erica MacKellar, NCSL Program Principal Budgeting in the States
10:00-10:15 a.m.	Break
10:15-11:00 a.m.	Excel: Tips and Tricks Dave Lakly, Vinson Institute of Government
11:00-11:45 p.m.	Making the Most of Key Data Sources Maddy Oritt, Utah Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst Making The Most of Key Data Sources
11:45-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:45 p.m.	Designing Performance Metrics Gary VanLandingham, Florida State University Designing Performance Metrics
1:45-2:00 p.m.	Break
2:00-3:30 p.m.	Evaluating Agency Budget Requests Workshop Kirk Fulford, Alabama Legislative Services Agency Chas Nichols, Lousiana House Fiscal Division Evaluating Agency Budget Requests
3:30- 3:45 p.m.	Break
3:45-4:30 p.m.	Staying Neutral and Other Lessons from Seasoned Fiscal Staff Martha Wigton, Georgia House Budget and Research Office April Kees, Virginia Senante Finance and Appropriations Committee Krista Lee Carsner, Executive Director of the Tennessee General Assembly Joint Fiscal Review Committee
4:30-4:40 p.m.	Wrap-up and Meeting Concludes
5:00-6:00 p.m.	Happy Hour