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From the Office of Good Government

Welcome to our new Learning Series — a free, one-hour virtual training series designed specifically for local government professionals handling accounting functions in small North Dakota governments. These sessions provide practical guidance, valuable insights, and expert-led discussions to help you navigate financial responsibilities with confidence. Join us to enhance your skills and stay informed on best practices in government accounting!

Legislative Updates, What You Need to Know
Thursday, May 15th \| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT \| Microsoft Teams There were a lot of bills signed into law in the 69th Legislature, but which ones will impact you and your local government? We’ll explore how these changes could change your audit and review processes as well as tips for you to be fully prepared.
	Dan Cox Director of Audit Services ND State Auditor's Office As the Director of Audit Services, Dan is responsible for ensuring our own audits and audits done by private firms meet government standards. He oversees the quality of the audits of the state agencies, the university system, and all local governments across the state. Dan has worked for the North Dakota State Auditor’s Office for over 25 years and is a CPA. Josh Gallion North Dakota State Auditor Josh was elected in 2016 to serve as North Dakota’s 17th State Auditor. He served in the United States Air Force at the Minot Air Force Base from 1998 to 2002. His education includes an Associate degree from Bismarck State College, Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Dickinson State University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Dakota.
Applying for a State Revolving Fund Loan
Thursday, June 12th \| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT \| Microsoft Teams SRF loans can be confusing to navigate! This session will walk you through the SRF loan process from start to finish focusing specifically on the financial documentation needed to apply. We’ll go over what documents you need, how to fill them out, and how to get them submitted correctly.
	DeAnn Ament Executive Director ND Public Finance Authority DeAnn has been the Executive Director of the North Dakota Public Finance Authority since 2010, following her role as Business Manager since 1998. Previously, she was an audit supervisor at Eide Bailly LLP. A CPA and Chartered Global Management Accountant, she holds an Accounting degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is a Dakota School of Banking graduate.
All About the State Bonding Fund
Thursday, July 10th \| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT \| Microsoft Teams We get a lot of questions on the State Bonding Fund, like: Who’s eligible? What exactly does it cover? How much does it cost? In this session we’ll answer all those questions and look at the fund’s history, what the North Dakota Century Code says, and how to apply for coverage.
	Jordan Wahl Assistant Director of Underwriting ND Insurance Reserve Fund Jordan is the Assistant Director of Underwriting at the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund, a nonprofit risk pool that administers property and bonding coverage funds. He brings over 16 years of insurance experience, including roles in claims adjusting and underwriting. Jordan holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Dickinson State University and has earned the Senior Claim Law Associate and Associate in Claims designations.