Sponsored by the Library Accounting Division

This is a hybrid event. Participants can attend in person at the OLC office in Dublin (Northwest Columbus) or online with the same access to workshop content.

Register at my OLC | Registration Deadline: 8/24/23

Registration Fees:
Member: $75* | Non-member: $150

*OLC Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional Member Libraries

Please note: When registering on your my OLC account, be sure to indicate your registration type — select in person OR virtually. If you have a change to your registration, please notify the OLC office at least one week prior to the program.

Program Overview:
This workshop is primarily designed for new public library fiscal officers, deputy fiscal officers, and directors, but it can also serve as a valuable refresher. You will gain a better understanding of the main duties of a public library fiscal officer and get the latest information on fund accounting, budgeting, reporting, OPERS, library funding and key legislative issues impacting public libraries. This is an opportunity to learn from and share ideas with other public library fiscal officers from around the state.

Intended Audience: New public library fiscal officers, deputy fiscal officers, directors, or anyone who would like an overview of the functions performed by public library fiscal officers.

What’s Included: Morning coffee, light refreshments and lunch will be provided for those who attend at the OLC office. All handouts, provided by presenters, will be available online through the OLC app. Print them prior to the conference, view them from your personal device during the event or view/download them after the event. All handouts will be available online for 30 days following the program.

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this webinar counts as 6 continuing education contact hours of credit.

CPIM Credit: This workshop has been approved by the Ohio Treasurer’s Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) for 5.5 hours of continuing education credit. Following the workshop, you must report your hours to MyCPIM.

Core Competencies Addressed: Fiscal Operations and Organizational Awareness

AGENDA

9 a.m. | Registration / Join the Zoom classroom

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | History of the Public Library Fund and Legislative Update

• Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council
• Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services, Ohio Library Council

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Library Fiscal Officer Calendar

• Robert Dolan, Fiscal Officer, Cuyahoga County Public Library
• Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer, Geauga County Public Library

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Intro to OPLIN and E-Rate

• Don Yarman, Executive Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network

12 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch

12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | AOS Update / Preparing for Your Audit and Detailed Reporting

• Joey Jones, Chief Auditor, Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office
• Amie Lynn, Fiscal Officer, Massillon Public Library

1:45 – 2:00 p.m. | Break

2 – 3:30 p.m. | OPERS Reporting and Library Reporting

• Sarah Carr, Employer Compliance Specialist, OPERS

3:30 – 4 p.m. | Workers’ Comp and PERRP Reporting

• Renée Peck, Director, Ohio BWC, Public Employment Risk Reduction Program

4 p.m. | Adjourn