Introduction to the Finance Office and Governmental Accounting Seminar
April 21-22, 2026
Rea – Dublin, OH

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.

Seminar Agenda
Day 1
12:30 – 12:55 p.m. – Registration
12:55 – 1:00 p.m. – Welcome & Introductions
1:00 – 1:50 p.m. – Introduction to Ohio Government and the Finance Office
1:50 – 2:50 p.m. – Public Records & Open Meetings
2:50 – 3:05 p.m. – Break
3:05 – 4:05 p.m. – Accounting Principles
4:05 – 4:55 p.m. – Budgets

Day 2
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Revenues
9:30 – 10:20 a.m. – Assets & Cash
10:20 – 10:35 a.m. – Break
10:35 – 11:45 a.m. – Expenditures
11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. – Internal Controls
12:35 – 1:20 p.m. – Lunch
1:20 – 2:10 p.m. – Debt Issuance & Compliance
2:10 – 3:00 p.m. – Audit
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. – Break
3:15 – 4:05 p.m. – Grants & Single Audits
4:05 – 4:20 p.m. – Evaluations & Follow-Up 

Speakers
Amanda Copeland, Supervising Senior Project Accountant, Julian & Grube
Mary DeGenaro, Special Counsel to the Auditor, Auditor of State
Robert Dolan, former Fiscal Officer/Deputy Fiscal Officer, Cuyahoga County Public Library
Joey Jones, East Region Chief Auditor, Auditor of State
Gina Love, Deputy Finance Director, City of Westerville

Registration Fees
Members: $125
Non-Members: $200

Cancellations
Cancellations must be made by Monday, April 13, 2026. No refunds after this date.

Accreditation
This seminar will provide 11.4 CPE hours in Category AA with the Ohio Accountancy Board and through the Ohio Treasurer of State’s Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM). 

Questions?
Email the Ohio GFOA Office: [email protected]

Nearby Accommodations
Hotels within a few miles of the seminar (no room blocks):
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus Dublin
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus-Dublin
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Dublin


Register Here!