Joint Public Safety-HSAT & CJPA

The Texas Association of Regional Councils' Joint Public Safety- Homeland Security Association of Texas and Criminal Justice Planner's Association (HSAT & CJPA) will be meeting in Austin September 17 - 18, 2024. Please see below for meeting information. Check back after the meeting for information and resources shared during the event.

Pre-Conference Training

What’s New in Federal Grant Administration Requirements 
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Bergstrom AB
This grants management training is open to all TARC members. TARC is pleased to offer up to 4 hours of CPE for Certified Public Accountants who attend this training.

Earlier this year, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) updated the OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements, now known as the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. As the recipient of billions of federal dollars each fiscal year, regional councils and their member jurisdictions must comply with these regulations when using federal funds to support local and regional projects. The updates will go into full effect on October 1, 2024. To prepare TARC members for compliance with these updates, we will be hosting an afternoon of training with one of the foremost experts in federal grants management.
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Joint PSO Agenda at a Glance

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bergstrom C |Hilton Austin Airport | Austin, TX

8:00 am --CJPA Business Meeting

8:30 am -- HSAT Business Meeting

9:00 am -- FY25 Interlocal (Contract) Updates

9:30 am -- Crimestoppers Program Overview

10:00 am -- Victim Assistance Funding Outlook

10:15 am -- Justice Programs Updates- "Prioritizing Victims Services"

11:00 am -- Open Meetings Act

12:00 pm -- Lunch on your own.

2:00 pm -- Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Local Government Capacity (Bergstrom AB)
Every day, regional councils and local governments spend time and energy digging for information to make decisions, serve constituents, and move projects forward. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI have become common phrases and are championed by some as a way to create efficiencies in the way we work. But what does AI mean, how does it work and how can local governments use the tools available to enhance capacity? Join us for a lively conversation from the professionals at Google to hear the impact this new technology can have on local government operations and learn how public sector leaders can chart their path forward with the appropriate frameworks, tools, and governance structures with a responsible approach to AI across your organization.

5:00 pm -- Adjourn

 

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