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. 

"No Tax on Overtime": What Government Employers Need to Know 
February 25, 2026 - Webinar 

This webinar will explain the new federal “no tax on overtime” provision and what it means for state and local government employers and their employees for tax year 2025 and beyond. Participants will learn how “qualified overtime compensation” is defined under the law and how employees may calculate the deductible overtime premium using IRS-approved methods. The session will also offer practical considerations for establishing internal controls and payroll tracking in anticipation of future reporting expectations. For details and registration, click here.  

Introduction to the Finance Office and Governmental Accounting Seminar  
April 21 & 22, 2026 - Dublin, Ohio 

Designed for newly elected or appointed officials and public finance staff, this 1½-day seminar provides a practical, hands-on overview of budgeting, accounting, internal controls, audits, and more—offering essential insights into the responsibilities of managing a public finance office. For details and registration, click here.  

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.