Bill Statler, co-author of Guide to Local Government Finance in California is presenting training sessions throughout California on "Power of Fiscal Policies / Long Term Financial Planning"

In each of these half-day training programs, Statler, former Director of Finance & Information Technology for the City of San Luis Obispo, will provide participants with practical tools on how they can strengthen their agency´s financial condition and improve fiscal decision-making through the power of policies and long-term financial planning.

Upcoming session dates:

September 12: Palm Desert, CA

October 10: Lakeport, CA

More information available at:
http://www.csmfo.org/training/csmfo-training-opportunities/

Author Bill Statler was also a speaker at the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Annual Conference on June 5 in San Francisco. His presentation was entitled:

A 12-Step Program for Recovering from Financial Distress

While the economy is recovering, governments continue to face rising cost pressures and a public that, generally, does not support additional taxes. This adds up to the potential for financial distress. Attendees will learn about GFOA's model for recovering from financial distress and staying financially healthy from practitioners who have applied the model.

To access his presentation click here: http://www.eventscribe.com/2013/GFOA/

The purpose of the Government Finance Officers Association is to enhance and promote the professional management of governments for the public benefit by identifying and developing financial policies and best practices and promoting their use through education, training, facilitation of member networking, and leadership.