Kansas Government Finance Officers Association
The Kansas Government Finance Officers Association (KSGFOA) partners with Wichita State University's Public Policy and Management Center to provide membership development and operational support for the Association. In addition, WSU staff provide conference planning, board support, marketing assistance and financial management support to the Association.
Learn more about Kansas Government Finance Officers Association here.
22nd Annual
Kansas Government Finance Officers Association (KSGFOA)
Public Finance Conference
Oct. 6- 8, 2021 | Embassy Suites, Olathe, KS
The Kansas Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to present a series of workshops for those involved in the financial affairs of municipalities, counties, schools, state agencies, utilities and special authorities.
The conference is planned for in-person, however, if there are COVID or other protocols that need to be followed, a virtual format may be implemented. Conference fees will be redefined and appropriate refunds will be provided should it be necessary.
Topics:
- Unplug and Connect- Nick Kittle Keynote
- Leadership Lessons- Hannes Zacharias Keynote
- Single Audit Readiness
- Post Pandemic Rates
- Economic Outlook
- Public Finance Hot Topics
- ARPA Spending/Treasury Reporting Requirements
- Cyber Threat
- GASB 2021 Update
- Attracting & Retaining Talent
- More topics to be confirmed...
Embassy Suites Kansas City/Olathe Hotel and Conference Center
10401 S Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66061(map)
Conference Rate: $149
Rate Code: KGF
Pre-Conference Session Half Day
Member rate: $75
Non-Member rate: $90
Budget Academy Pre-Conference Session Full Day
Member rate: $140
Non-Member rate: $170
Main Conference
Member rates: Early, early bird: $225 (through 6/4/21)
Early bird: $250 (through 9/6/21); Late: $275 (after 9/6/21)
Non-Member rates: Early, early bird: $300 (through 6/4/21)
Early bird: $325 (through 9/6/21); Late: $350 (after 9/6/21)
City and County Clerk rate: Registration up to conference is $225
Pre-conference attendance at member rate for both half and full day
Student rate: $35
Keynote Speaker:
Meet Our Sponsors!
7:30-8:00a- Breakfast/Vendors
8-9:30am- Keynote | Nick Tuttle
9:45-10:45am- Breakout Session 1 | Compliance, Amanda Blomberg, CPA, Director, Baker Tilly
Breakout Session 2 | Assessing Environmental, Social & Governance Risks,
Heather Guss, Assistant VP/Analyst, Moodys
11:00-11:30am- Vendor Fair
11:30-1:40pm- Lunch & KSGFOA Business Meeting & Presentation
Hot Topics in Public Finance | Jack Ryan-Feldman, MPA, director, BakerTilly &
Ben Hart, CAP, CGMA, Director, BakerTilly
1:50- 2:50pm- General Session | Economic Outlook, Dona Ginther
3:00-3:50pm- Breakout Session 3 | Legislative Update
Breakout Session 4 | GASB 2021 Update, Tara Laughlin & Jonathan Nibarger, AGH
4:00-5:00pm- General Session | Cyber Threats with Table Top Exercise
5:15-6:30pm- Vendor/Social Reception
Conference 8 am-12:30 pm
7:30-8:00a- Breakfast/Vendors
8-9:30am- Keynote | Leadership Lessons- Hannes Zacharias
9:45-10:45am- Breakout Session 1 | Riding out the Turnover Tsunami, Carrie Cox, AGH
Breakout Session 2 |Panel Discussion- Budget Best Practices, Ryan Adkinson
11:00-11:30am- Closing General Session | ARPA Spending/Treasuring Reporting Requirements,
Emily Swenson Brock, Director, Federal Liaison, GFOA
Sponsorships
At the KSGFOA conference, sponsors have opportunities to interface with attendees at vendor booths, social events, lunch and breaks, in addition to branding opportunities on conference materials of all types.
Scholarships
If you are not a member of KSGFOA or are a member who has never had the opportunity to attend the Annual Professional Conference, you can apply for a scholarship. The Board will sponsor up to 5 individuals. The scholarship for non-members will include a one-year KSGFOA membership and for members includes the conference registration. Applicants conference registration fees will be refunded if they are selected for scholarship.
*If you submitted a scholarship application prior to 8.30.2021, please resubmit your application. We have been experiencing link failure.
Call for Presentations
You are invited to submit topic and speaker ideas or a presentation proposal for the conference. Proposals should include presentations on relevant topics for public finance professionals and consultants serving local and state governments across Kansas.
Proposals will be evaluated as they are received. Final submission date is June 30, 2021.
Award Nominations
KSGFOA will recognize an outstanding organization and/or individuals at the annual conference with the Innovation Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more about these awards and nominate a recipient at the buttons below.
*If you submitted an award nomination prior to 8.30.2021, please resubmit your nomination. We have been experiencing link failure.
Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Request for Accommodations
If you need to request special accommodations, please request at registration.
Become a Member of KSGFOA
Want to become a KSGFOA member? Check out this website http://ksgfoa.com/member.html
Conference Contact
Paula Downs
Staff Support, KSGFOA
Wichita State University Public Policy and Management Center
paula.downs@wichita.edu
(316) 978-6678
