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Tuesday, May 14
7:30 - 9:00 am |
Breakfast |
9:00 am | Vendor Setup Begins |
9:00 am - 10:00 am | Registration Opens/Badge Pick Up |
10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Legislative Update & Government Primer (1 hr AOS approved) Join us as we kick-off our Spring Conference with this session presented by Dan Talarek & Alex Zumbar, Legislative Committee Co-Chairs, and a Capitol Square Update from CTAO Executive Director Kevin Futryk and State Lobbyist Erin Glossop. Handout - Legislative Update Spring 2024 Slides - Government 101 Primer Gain a working knowledge of the bills that are currently pending before the Ohio General Assembly that may impact county treasurer’s offices and operations. Participants will hear detailed descriptions of these bills and hear from county treasurers, who are members of the CTAO Legislative Committee, how these bills will impact office operations if passed, and what changes may be needed to address a problem. Specific discussions will be held about bills the CTAO has been actively advocating on, including our #1 priority bill, SB 186 (Property Tax), SB 192 (Real Estate Brokers), HB 93 (Utilities), HB 134 (Tax Certificate Sales), HB 153 (Abandoned Lands), HB 187 (Property Tax Reform), HB 215 (County Engineer Qualifications), SB 25 (Foreclosures), among others the CTAO is tracking. The second part of this session will include an overview of the Ohio General Assembly, the legislative process, the difference between the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code, and the importance of grassroots advocacy by county treasurers on bills of importance to the CTAO. The advocacy work that we do in Columbus is important, but equally important is House & Senate members hearing from their elected county treasurers on how public policy impacts their office operations. |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Vexatious Public Records Request & Proposed Solutions (1 hr AOS approved) Presented by Forrest Thompson, Medina Co Prosecutor and Lou Tobin, Executive Director of Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association
This session will educate treasurers on the status of public records access law and their duties under the law. It will also address current efforts to address issues in the law that create difficulties for all public officials who are responsible for responding to public record access. Presenters will also discuss some proposed changes to the Public Records Law the OPAA is seeking based on current events. Participants will be able to better identify their duties under public records law. Participants will be able to identify issues of clarity and legal limits of the law and be able to better coordinate with their legal counsel on their duties and obligations under public access law. Participants should be able to better communicate with legal counsel when dealing with routine as well problematic public record demands. Presenters will also discuss some proposed changes to the Public Records Law the OPAA is seeking based on current events. |
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Keynote Address - State Auditor Keith Faber |
1:30 - 2:00 pm | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
2:00 - 3:00 pm | Market Myths and Treasury Truths (1 hr CPIM pending approval) Presenters: Jason Click, President, Meeder Public Funds; and Jim McCourt, Director, Advisory Funds, Meeder Public Funds Session Slides: Market Myths And Treasury Truths We will discuss “myths” and “truths” as it relates to managing Ohio county fixed income operating funds and other funds such as ARPA and capital projects. Some of the topics include market timing in all rate environments, optimal portfolio structures, strategies, and types of investments based upon your cash flow parameters and risk preferences. The session will also demonstrate why cash flow modeling helps achieve the objective of safety, liquidity, and a market rate of investment return. |
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Break/Visit Exhibitors |
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Minimizing the Risk of Liability and Going Viral: Responding to First Amendment Auditors (1hr AOS approved) First Amendment Auditors Slides Visits to public employers by First Amendment Auditors is becoming more and more frequent. This session will review the rights and responsibilities of all parties when a First Amendment Auditor comes to your workplace. In addition to discussing cases outlining the rights of all parties, examples of First Amendment audits will be shown. Following a review of the video examples, the parties will discuss the effectiveness of the responses.
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4:30 - 5:30 pm |
Break Take a bit of time for yourself to catch your breath before our evening's activities. |
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Sunset Serenade: An Outdoor Jazz Reception Join us for an unforgettable evening! Enjoy the Hilton Polaris patio, delicious food, and drinks while mingling with friends & colleagues. Let the Just Jazz Live trio serenade you into the sunset. Don't miss this music-filled night! |
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm |
After-Hours Hospitality & Networking The hotel restaurant and bar will be open to our attendees if you're not quite ready to head to your room. |
Wednesday, May 15
7:00 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast |
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Community Cybersecurity Preparedness Simulation - Part 1 (1 hr AOS approved) Slides: Cyber Preparedness This presentation will explore a new National Cybersecurity Preparedness |
10:00 am - 10:15 am | Keynote address from Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague |
10:15 am - 10:30 am | Break |
10:30 - 11:30 am |
Community Cybersecurity Preparedness Simulation - Part 2 (1 hr AOS approved) Joining Ms. Sjelin for the second half of the session will be Lucas Co. Treasurer Lindsay Webb, Williams Co. Treasurer Kellie Gray, and Montgomery Co. Treasurer John McManus Handout - Continuity of Operations Plan The second half of this presentation will be an interactive session on what some counties have already done after a natural (Tornado in Montgomery Co) or man-made disaster (Major Power Outage after Main Cut in Lucas Co), as well as what many counties are starting to do (Williams Co) to prepare for Cyber Attacks, or update their current plans. As more and more county functions move to electronic means, it becomes imperative that every county treasurer’s office have a Disaster |
11:30 am - 12:00 pm | District Meetings (optional) |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Tech Treasures: Boosting Collections with Paperless Payments (1 hr CPIM pending approval) Presenter: Jason Powell, Director of Implementations, PayIt The task of growing collections while maintaining fiscal responsibility for County Treasurers is increasingly challenging due to growing population demands, tightening budgets, and heightened scrutiny on expenditure. However, recent technological advancements offer a solution, enabling County Treasurers to enhance their financial operations and collect revenue more efficiently. This speaking engagement explores key technologies, including data analytics, digital payment platforms, and cloud-based tools, that are proven to save time and budget, making it easier to collect county revenues. Case studies from Jackson County, Beaufort County, and Shelby County’s successful collaboration with PayIt exemplifies these benefits. While challenges such as resistance to change and budget constraints exist, this abstract suggests concrete steps to embrace technology for streamlined collection processes, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with technology experts. |
2:00 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits |
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Latest Trends in Fraud (1 hr CPIM pending approval) Presenter: Onalee Arnold, Fraud Prevention Manager, Park National Bank With the ever-increasing use of electronic technologies in our everyday lives, especially with how we communicate (e-mail) and how we interact with our financial institutions (ACH, e-check, EFT's), and issues of theft from the U.S. Mail Service, the potential for fraud or compromise of technologies is increasing. This presentation will focus on the current fraud trends: Business e-mail compromise; Mail fraud/stolen; Check fraud; and Digital fraud aspects, i.e., account takeover. Participants will learn how to ensure dual control, what technology enhancements they can adopt, fraud prevention tools, understand the latest fraud trends and how to spot them, and a working knowledge of current scam typologies. |
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm |
Break |
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Affordable Housing Trust - What Are They & How Do You Create One? (1 hr CPIM pending approval) Presenters: Lark Mallory, President and CEO for the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County; and Cheryl Brooks Sullivan, Franklin Co. Treasurer A long-standing mechanism for providing affordable housing that has been receiving increased attention of late are Affordable Housing Trust Funds. Housing trust funds are distinct funds established by city, county, or state governments that receive ongoing dedicated public funding sources to support the preservation and production of affordable housing and increase opportunities for families and individuals to access decent, affordable homes. There are now 47 states with housing trust funds, and more than 765 city and county housing trust funds in operation. Participants will learn more about what Housing Trusts are, how they work, the benefits they provide to a county, how to establish a Housing Trust Fund, provide funding for it, and sustain it for the long-term benefits of a community. |
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Break Take a bit of time for yourself to catch your breath before our evening's activities at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. |
5:00 pm | Buses depart for Franklin Park Conservatory |
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Step into a world of natural wonder at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for an exclusive private dinner event. Join us for an evening of networking amidst the captivating beauty of the iconic John F. Wolfe Palm House, a historic gem from 1895. With after-hours access to the Conservatory, you'll have the chance to explore the stunning grounds and indulge in a truly memorable experience. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal while immersing yourself in the enchantment of this renowned botanical garden. |
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
After-Hours Hospitality & Networking Not ready to call it a night? The hotel restaurant and bar, 17 Arrows, will be open to our attendees for drinks and light snacks after our evening activities. Each attendee will receive three drink tokens. Additional drinks are on your own tab. |
Thursday, May 16
7:30 am - 9:30 am | Breakfast |
9:30 am - 10:30 am |
Treasurer Roundtable Discussions (1 hr AOS approved)
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10:30 am - 10:45 am | Break/Room check out |
10:45 am - 11:30 am |
Roundtable Recap |
11:30 am |
Grab & Go (or stay!) Lunches The Deli buffet will allow guests to build their own to-go box or eat your lunch with colleagues before you travel home. |
Monday, May 13
All Day | Arrival & Check-in |
Arriving on Monday night? Nothing official is planned, but venture down to 17 Arrows, the hotel bar/restaurant to meet up with friends and colleagues or plan a dinner together at one of the many restaurants nearby!
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