The regional directors serve on the Executive Committee and host the regional meeting for that given year. Published reports include ongoing research such as the semi-annual The Fiscal Survey of States, the annual State Expenditure Report , and the biennial Budget Processes in the States. Other reports present research and comparative analysis on topics. All members and associate members are encouraged to seek assistance from staff for information about practices in other states or any other information needed. These meetings focus on regional as well as broader national issues.
National meetings focus on policy topics, intergovernmental issues, and economic trends.
Regional meetings provide an opportunity for budget staff to meet their peers from other states and to engage in an informal exchange on topics of regional interest. This seminar focuses on budget strategies, current events, ethics and techniques in state budgeting. National meetings focus on policy topics, intergovernmental issues, and economic trends. Regional meetings provide an opportunity for budget staff to meet their peers from other states and to engage in an informal exchange on topics of regional interest.