2026 CPIM - Public Library Fiscal Officer Conference

Description

Registration Fees: Member $250* | Non-member $500

*Individual members or staff of OLC institutional member libraries.

Registration deadline: 3/19/26

Who should attend: Fiscal officers and other staff members responsible for managing library finances.

What is Included: Morning refreshments and lunch both days. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. View them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. The handouts will be available in the OLC app for 30 days following the program. Attendees will also receive a free digital copy of the Ohio Public Library Accounting Handbook.

CPIM Credit: This conference will include credit for the Ohio Treasurer’s Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM). Credit hours will be confirmed prior to the event.

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this conference will qualify for continuing education credit. Credit hours will be confirmed prior to the event.

Hotel Accommodations: A room block has been reserved at the Embassy Suites Columbus Dublin. To reserve a room at the reduced rate of $147/night (plus tax), reserve your room online or call (800) 220-9219 and provide Group Code #911 and/or Group Name: 2026 Ohio Library Council.

Hotel reservation deadline: 3/11/26 at 11:59 p.m.

Thursday Agenda 

9 a.m. | Registration and Networking 

9:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions

Michelle Francis, Executive Director, OLC and Robert Dolan, Coordinator, OLC Library Accounting Division

9:45 a.m. | Auditor of State Update 

Tiffany Ridenbaugh, Chief Deputy Auditor, Ohio Auditor of State

10:15 a.m. | Break

10:30 a.m. | Financing Construction Projects

Rebecca Princehorn, Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP and Patrick King, Stifel Public Finance

11:30 a.m. | Lunch

12:30 p.m. | Ohio Ethics Law

Susan Willeke, Ohio Ethics Commission

1:30 p.m. | Break

1:45 p.m. | Investment Strategies

Ryan Nelson and Joe Violand, RedTree Investment Group 

2:45 p.m. | Break

3 p.m. | Compliance Supplement Updates

Joey Jones, Ohio Auditor of State's Office

4 p.m. | Adjourn

Friday Agenda

8:45 a.m. | Welcome

Michelle Francis and Robert Dolan

9 a.m. | Statehouse Update

Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services and Michelle Francis

10 a.m. | Break

10:15 a.m. | Ohio's Economy and Property Taxes

Dr. Howard Fleeter, Fleeter & Associates

11:30 a.m. | Lunch

12:30 p.m. | Fraud Case Study - Columbus Zoo

Marissa C. Matzick and Matthew T. Klapheke, Ohio Auditor of State’s Office

3 p.m. | Break

3:15 p.m. | Human Resources - Hot Topics

Andrew Esposito, Clemans Nelson & Associates, Inc.

4:15 p.m. | Adjourn