2026 Education and Training Opportunities
Ohio GFOA’s education and training opportunities deliver relevant, high-quality education for today’s government finance professionals. These programs offer timely insights, practical tools, and expert guidance to support professional growth and effective public financial management. 

Demystifying Credit Card Processing Costs for Municipalities
July 8, 2026 | Webinar

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how credit card processing works and how to assess whether their municipality is paying fair and appropriate rates. The presentation will break down common payment fee structures in plain language, highlight typical cost drivers that impact municipal budgets, and discuss practical strategies for improving oversight and controlling expenses. This session will also review convenience fees and surcharging, including what they are, how they work, and key considerations for local governments. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to support informed, cost-effective decision-making. Click here for details and registration.

Intermediate Governmental Accounting Seminar  
July 14 & 15, 2026 - Dayton, Ohio 

This two-day seminar focuses on intermediate governmental accounting and financial reporting concepts, with an emphasis on preparing GAAP-based financial statements under the GASB 34 model. Participants will walk through key reporting components and common application issues, with opportunities to discuss real-world examples. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own government financial statements or a sample set to support practical discussion and address specific questions. 

The workshop is designed for state and local government fiscal officers, accounting staff, auditors, and public accountants who already have foundational experience with GAAP and governmental financial reporting and are looking to strengthen their working knowledge of GASB-based statements. For details and registration, click here.  

Advanced Accounting Seminar
August 5 &6, 2026 - Put-In-Bay, Ohio

This program caters to individuals with a minimum of three years' experience in governmental accounting or those who have participated in Ohio GFOA's Intermediate Governmental Accounting Seminars. For details and registration, click here.

Change Management: Leading a Confident ERP Transition for Ohio Finance Officers
August 12, 2026

This session focuses on the practical change management strategies for Ohio finance leaders to navigate the move from legacy systems to modern technology. We will discuss how to reduce staff anxiety, protect institutional knowledge, and ensure a seamless transition that empowers your team from day one. Participants will learn to overcome staff hesitation by developing clear communication roadmaps for stakeholders and Council. You will also gain strategies to capture institutional knowledge, build automations that will reduce workload, and structure training that minimizes operational downtime during an ERP transition. Click here for details and registration.