OASBO Advocacy Specialist discusses the happenings of a very busy lame duck session including the big hurdles treasurer liability legislation cleared this week.

OASBO Advocacy Specialist Barbara Shaner discusses HB 312, store credit cards classified as procurement cards, the deadline for districts’ Five-year Forecasts, determination of ESCs as a “Sole Source” under the new Federal Procurement Standards, advocacy needed for HB 705 after the midterm election, and advocacy training during the OSBA Capital Conference.

Originally Posted 8/30/18. OASBO Advocacy Specialist Barbara Shaner discusses the Auditor of State guidance on crowdfunding, HB 87's change to five year forecast deadline, HB 705 (treasurer liability legislation) status, legislative advocacy training opportunity, and the OEPI study on school funding since DeRolph.

Originally posted 8/31/17. Fremont City Schools Treasurer/CFO Amy Gioffredo encourages OASBO members to do some self reflection and consider participating in the Leadership Workshop Series. She shares her experience in the program and what she gained from participating in it.

Originally posted 7/26/17. OASBO Advocacy Specialist Barbara Shaner gives an update now that the 2017-18 biennial budget bill has been adopted. She discusses the governor's vetoes and the possible overrides of those vetoes, credit card legislation, the Speaker of the House's study on poverty and education, SERS COLA changes, state revenue performances, the gubernatorial race, and federal funding for education.

Associate Executive Director Barbara Shaner discusses the state budget, CAUV, the ESSA Collaborative and changes proposed by SERS.

Originally posted: 2/2/17. OASBO Associate Executive Director Barbara Shaner discusses the status and process of the state budget, invites members to participate in the OASBO Legislative reception, highlights issues addressed in ODE's ESSA state plan draft, and explains how OASBO and ODE are working together to review the path to becoming an Ohio school treasurer.