GovFin 2025: Designing a Digital Future

Wednesday, July 30 - Thursday, July 31, 2025 (1.5 days, up to 11 CPE available)
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Join us online for the third annual GovFin Conference

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Every municipal market stakeholder should have a seat at the table to ensure the efficient rollout of digital reporting for municipal bond issuance. This practical, hands-on conference will discuss challenges and practical approaches to helping municipal market players efficiently implement the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA).

Thanks to DFIN for its livestream sponsorship of this event - watch a Fireside Chat with the SEC's Dave Sanchez, Director of the Office of Municipal Securities and look for the full set of session replays in mid-August.

The FDTA aims to enhance transparency and efficiency by making data more accessible, machine-interpretable, and decision-useful. But only market participants can work through the details to ensure an efficient program that benefits all. Be part of the dialogue with accountants, attorneys, broker-dealers, government finance officers and policy setters, investors, and analysts to discuss how the FDTA can benefit every stakeholder with minimal disruption.

Up to 11 CPE in NASBA's Accounting Field of Study will be offered for qualifying participation

Prerequisites: None
Program Knowledge Level: Basic
Advance Preparation: Be familiar with the
Federal Data Transparency Act
Program Format: Group Live

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Agenda

Day One: July 30, 2025
Optional Pre-Conference Session: Fundamentals of Preparing and Using Machine-readable Financial Data What is a taxonomy? How do you apply concepts to government financial statements? Participate in hands-on training that takes the mystery out of standardized, structured data reporting.
Fireside Chat: What's Next for the Financial Data Transparency Act?
How State Auditors Use Local Government Data State auditors rely on local government financial data to ensure accountability, identify potential issues, and verify compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, ultimately promoting transparency and efficiency in public spending. Hear case studies on how data is collected and used by state auditors, with a discussion on how the process could be improved through technology and automation. Speakers: Robert Hinkle, Chief Deputy Officer, State of Ohio Auditor Office Stacie Tellers, Local Government Support Manager, Office of the Washington State Auditor
Break
Keynote: Debra Austin, JD, PhD, Professor of the Practice, University of Denver Sturm College of Law The brain is the professional's most important asset, and neuroscience research can help us understand how to empower cognitive fitness during all stages of life. This session will include information on brain function; stress and other risks to cognitive capacity; and a menu of science-based recommendations to protect brain health and enhance longevity.
Day Two: July 31, 2025
Keynote: Dave Young, Colorado State Treasurer
Colorado: State of the State A review of the challenges facing the state of Colorado - financial, climate, budgetary, monitoring local fiscal health, and how the Financial Data Transparency Act factors in. Speaker: Crystal Dorsey, Local Government Audit Manager, Colorado Office of the State Auditor
GASB Digital Reporting Update Speaker: Paulina Haro, Senior Project Manager, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Break
The View from Washington: Legislative and Regulatory Update Speaker: Cornelia Chebinou, Washington Director, National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers (NASACT)
How US Governments Report This session draws from studies conducted by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) on how U.S. governments report financial statement information and other disclosures. Learn about accounting standards used by obligated persons in the municipal securities market, including states, counties, municipalities and special districts, and the level of consistency in reporting. Which states allow optionality and how does that impact the consistency of their reported information? What drives how local governments report information? Learn how the GASB and MSRB monitor state and local government practices to help inform members of the accounting and bond market communities and drive more informed policymaking. Speakers: Karl Eiholzer, Director of Data Analytics, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Tammy Waymire, Senior Research Manager, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
State Treasurer Best Practices and FDTA Impact As the state’s chief banker and custodian of public funds, treasurers have a critical role in managing municipal finances. With implementation of the FDTA, Treasurers stand to gain access to better information on local governments and peer states. They can also play a key role in helping local governments adapt to changing reporting requirements. Attend this session to learn about best practices and the potential impact of legislative changes on the role of the Treasurer in state governments. Speaker: Mark Funkhouser, former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri; current President, Funkhouser & Associates
Closing Remarks
Keynote: David M. Walker, former United States Comptroller General