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Join us for CLA’s 2026 Government Training Academy. This in-person event brings together state and local government leaders for a fast-moving day of practical insights, emerging trends, and actionable learning.
Discover high impact updates, future focused perspectives, and applied leadership tools. You’ll be better equipped to navigate change, strengthen operations, and drive meaningful outcomes in 2026 and beyond.
At the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
- Describe emerging trends affecting state and local governments
- Describe current economic drivers shaping today’s broader economic landscape
- Identify counterbalancing forces that encourage ethical behavior and drive ethical culture
- Recall key GASB standards and how to apply their reporting and disclosure requirements to current implementation efforts
- Identify the common signs, patterns, and types of fraud, waste, and abuse occurring within state and local governments
- Identify innovations and evolving workplace trends transforming today’s work environment
- Describe the qualities of a healthy team and why culture is important in teams
Who should attend
This session is designed for local government finance professionals.
1 credit Accounting (Governmental)
Gain clear, actionable awareness of key shifts shaping state and local governments – allowing you to anticipate change and lead decisively.
1 credit Economics
Join us to learn more about how policy and the economy impact the markets and investors.
1 credit Behavioral Ethics
Participants will learn more about how they can reinforce ethical decision-making to uphold integrity and maintain public trust in daily work.
1 credit Accounting (Governmental)
A focused overview of recent GASB standards and what state and local governments need to know to prepare for updated financial reporting models, disclosures, and implementation timelines.
1 credit Behavioral Ethics
This session offers practical insights to help participants recognize risks early and promote stronger accountability within their organizations.
1 credit Specialized Knowledge
Explore how technology and workforce shifts impact in today’s workforce, and pinpoint strategies to adapt with confidence.
1 credit Personnel/Human Resources
Great teams don’t happen by accident. This session explores the everyday forces that make a team “click”—trust, clarity, and accountability—and how leaders can create the conditions for people to do their best work. You’ll leave with simple rituals and tools to apply immediately to your teams to help them collaborate better, perform with consistency, and translate purpose into results.
Location
CLA Connection Center
2685 Vikings Circle, Suite 125
Eagan, MN 55121
Register by Friday, February 20.
Hotel accommodations
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
2611 Nordic Way
Eagan, MN 55121
A block of rooms has been reserved for event attendees at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel.
- Check-in: 4 p.m. CT | Check-out: 11 a.m. CT
- Nightly rate: $179
To secure the group rate, reservations must be made by Thursday, February 19. If you arrive prior to the official check-in time, you are welcome to check your luggage with the bell desk. The hotel staff will securely store your belongings until your room is ready. Should you have any questions or require special accommodations, please contact CLA’s meetings, events, and experience team at CLAevents@CLAconnect.com.
Questions?
Contact CLA’s meetings, events, and experience team at CLAevents@CLAconnect.com.
CPE
Recommended CPE: 7 Credits (2 Credits Accounting (Governmental); 1 credit Economics; 2 credits Behavioral Ethics; 1 credit Specialized Knowledge; 1 credit Personnel/Human Resources)
Prerequisites: None
Program level: Overview
Advance preparation: None
Delivery method: Group Live
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