Welcome to Ohio GFOA!
I have been an active member for 28 years, and it is an honor to serve as your president for 2026-2027. As Director of Finance for the City of Tallmadge, I have seen firsthand how this association strengthens public finance professionals through training, mentorship, and a statewide network of peers.
This year, we will focus on continuing our mission of delivering excellent training and education that is accessible, while expanding our professional outreach to grow and strengthen our field across Ohio. No matter where you are in your public finance career, I encourage you to browse this site, join us at an event, and become an active part of our community.
Thank you for your dedication to the communities you serve.
Mollie Gilbride, Ohio GFOA President
Director of Finance, City of Tallmadge
Celebrate 40 Years of Excellence at the 2027 Ohio GFOA Conference!
Be Part of the Celebration! September 22–24, 2027 | Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Mark your calendars for a milestone event! Join us in downtown Cincinnati for the 40th Annual Ohio GFOA Conference & Membership Meeting as we celebrate 40 years of bringing Ohio’s public finance community together!
Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, exchange ideas, build valuable connections, or discover new solutions, this is the place to be. Enjoy 2½ days of outstanding educational sessions, engaging discussions, meaningful networking, and special anniversary celebrations alongside public finance professionals, elected officials, and industry partners from across Ohio.
Make Your Hotel Reservations!
Stay where the action is at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati and take advantage of our exclusive Ohio GFOA conference rate of just $219 per night, plus applicable taxes.
- Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, August 31, 2027
- Special Rate: $219 per night, plus taxes
- Location: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, Downtown
Room availability is limited, so don't wait to reserve your accommodations!
RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY!
Big Things Ahead for 2027!
Our Education Committee is hard at work building a full slate of learning opportunities for the new year. Expect a mix of webinars, in-person workshops, and specialized training sessions to help you sharpen your skills, stay on top of best practices, and move your career forward. Check back soon for program dates, registration information, and course details.
Protecting Institutional Knowledge Through Government Finance Requirements
October 28, 2026 | Webinar
Government finance teams are losing experienced staff to retirement—and with them, years of undocumented institutional knowledge: why the chart of accounts is structured the way it is, reconciliation steps that exist only in one person’s head, and manual workarounds for reports that no one else knows how to run. Attendees will learn how finance leaders identify processes that rely on a single person’s expertise, transfer that knowledge from memory into documented procedures, and build sustainable processes that preserve institutional knowledge and reduce operational risk. Click here for details and registration.
Keeping Local Government Running: Technology Risk, Continuity, and Operational Resilience
November 18, 2026 | Webinar
This session will explore how finance and operational leaders can better prepare for technology outages, cyber incidents, infrastructure failures, aging systems, and other disruptions that affect critical public services. The discussion will focus not only on disaster recovery and technology resilience, but also on the broader operational planning needed to keep government services functioning when systems are unavailable. Click here for details and registration.
Ohio Municipal Income Tax Year-End Update and Preparing for the Upcoming Tax Filing Season
December 2, 2026 | Webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of Ohio municipal income tax, including a discussion of legislative changes enacted during the final days of the 136th Ohio General Assembly. The webinar will also address how municipalities and taxpayers are preparing for the upcoming tax filing season. Click here for details and registration.
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