This is OML's popular annual course which provides municipal officials and staff with a non-technical understanding of the annual budget process for municipalities and their role in that process. It is de­signed to teach the legal and policy-related responsibilities in the annual budget process and provide practical examples for future reference in the budget process. More Information

As a reminder, all of the ARPA funds must be obligated by December 31st of this year. Simply passing a resolution is not enough to obligate the funds. This article from the National League of Cities does a good job of describing what qualifies as an obligation.

Additionally, the National League of Cities recently held a webinar with the Treasury that describes what classifies as an obligation. Watch the webinar here.

 The slides from the webinar can be accessed here. 

If you have any questions, please contact the treasury directly at slfrf@treasury.gov or email Christian Rinehart at arpa@oml.org.

Did you know that the OML app isn’t just for Conference? You can use it to find your next OML workshop or education event. Download our app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once you've downloaded the app, use your OML log-in to sign in and tap the calendar icon to browse the classes we have on offer.

The Mayors Council of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Municipal League invite 8th graders from home, public, and private schools throughout Oklahoma to participate in a statewide essay contest, “If I Were Mayor...” to tell others what they would do as Mayor to make their city or town a better place to live. 

This year, MCO and OML are partnering with the Potts Family Foundation and they have generously agreed to award a $250 stipend to the teacher of the winning student!

This year, we are asking that each school select a winner at the local level.

Three winners will be selected for the following prizes:

1st Place –  $250 (with a $250 stipend going to the student’s teacher)

2nd Place –  $150

3rd Place –   $100     

Winners will be awarded at the Annual Congress of Mayors, February 7, 2025 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. More Information

Each year the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Municipal League recognizes officials and employees of cities and towns who have completed a minimum of 25 years of service.

MC&T Training dates have been scheduled for 2024-2025:



• January 15, 2025 - Tulsa
• April 17, 2025 - McAlester
• May 15, 2025 - Oklahoma City

Be sure to register soon to reserve your seat.