March 22, 2016 Dear conference attendees, Welcome to the 17th Annual Local Government Officials’ Conference. I’m happy to see that Ohio’s public officials share a commitment to bettering their communities through continuing education. Experts from a variety of fields are on hand to provide you with detailed, practical information that can assist you with your everyday duties. Among the topics on the agenda are cooperative purchasing, how to prepare a budget, and legal updates for townships and villages. Additionally, representatives from the Auditor of State’s office will be on hand throughout the conference to answer any questions you may have. Please stop by to see us in the Clark meeting room. Continuing education helps all of us improve our skills and better serve the citizens of Ohio. I hope you enjoy this opportunity to expand your knowledge base and network with colleagues from across the state. Sincerely, Dave Yost Auditor of State