How to quickly cost-out proposals and communicate the fiscal impact of complex benefit changes to stakeholders (union representatives, elected officials, and other staff)  

How to build trust by presenting transparent and visual benefit costing models  

How to benchmark your agency against others in meaningful way  

How to navigate difficult conversations to realize a fiscally sustainable future

Speaker: Adam Benson, Senior Public Finance Advisor, GovInvest

Mr. Benson is a consultant with GovInvest, a leading Financial Forecasting technology and consulting company. He combines his background in public finance, labor relations, and employee benefits to provide local governments with strategic financial and operational advice. Mr. Benson served in several capacities at the City of Oakland, CA, including most recently as the Director of Finance/Treasurer. He directed all activities of the Finance Department, consisting of the Treasury Bureau, the Controller’s Bureau, the Budget Bureau, and the Revenue and Tax Bureau, with more than 165 full-time equivalent employees. Prior to being appointed Director of Finance, Mr. Benson served in the role of Finance Manager and Budget Administrator, where he oversaw the development and implementation of the City’s two-year $3.3 billion operating and capital budget.

Accreditation:  This webinar qualifies for 1.8 CPE credits with the Ohio Accountancy Board.
Fees:  This webinar is complimentary to Ohio GFOA members. Non-members will be billed $25, following the webinar.