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Brass Tacks of Government Finance 2026

Tuesday October 27, 2026 | Virtual

10:00 - 10:50 am | Debt Issuance Basics

What are the core basics of issuing local government debt in New York? This session reviews the process, the professionals to have involved, and the importance of having a plan in place before issuing debt.   

This is an opportunity for those new to government finance, moving from private to public sector finance, and infrequent debt issuers to familiarize themselves with what can be complex and challenging. 

Presenter: Andrew Watkins, CIPMA, Financial Analyst/Municipal Advisor, Fiscal Advisors & Marketing, Inc.

1 CPE Specialized Knowledge | 1 GFI Elective Credit

11:00 - 11:50 am | Continuing Disclosure, Common Pitfalls, and Municipal Debt

Issuing municipal debt is just part of the process. A critical component of municipal debt is the importance of continuing disclosure to the bond market and bond holders. This session will share what continuing disclosure is, the government finance officers' role in complying with federal disclosure rules and regulations, and the common pitfalls infrequent debt issuers encounter.

Presenters: Pietra Zaffram, Partner, and Edmund Russell, III, Partner, Hodgson Russ, LLP

1 CPE Specialized Knowledge | 1 GFI Elective Credit

 

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  • Upon registering for this event, you agree to the below policies. 

REGISTRATION POLICY: 

  • Payment should be made in advance.
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CPE/GFI CREDITS

  • CPE- Only viewers of the live program can receive CPE credits
  • GFI- Credit can be earned from both live and recordings of the program 

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  • Cancellation notices must be made in writing and emailed to info@nygfoa.org.
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  • No Shows are liable for all registration fees. 

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ADA Policy:

  • If you require special accessibility or accommodations please email Mandie at connell@nygfoa.org
When
October 27th, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
The Comfort of Your Home or Office, NY
Event Fee(s)
Seminar Fee
Member $45.00
Non-Member $45.00