National Association of State Budget OfficersNational Association of State Budget OfficersNASBO_160be70e-0128-4756-a90a-6e09c8871b4a_183a3a76-756f-11df-8830-08727a64ea2aNASBO is the instrument through which the states collectively advance state budget practices. As the chief financial advisors to our nation’s governors, NASBO members are active participants in the public policy discussions at the state level. The major functions of the organization consist of research, policy development, education, training, and technical assistance. These are achieved primarily through NASBO’s publications, membership meetings, and training sessions. NASBO is an independent professional and educational association and is also an affiliate of the National Governors’ Association._e6f78e8d-0fec-41e7-856c-ae4178d1a54fInformation Availability and QualityImprove the quality and availability of information to state budget offices_bbf56a8f-db4a-4c3e-8967-676389af4cfa1_183a421e-756f-11df-8830-08727a64ea2aShared PracticesProvide opportunities to share practices across states_40662de9-22a5-4dc3-bc0c-17c3096dcc122_183a434a-756f-11df-8830-08727a64ea2aTraining and Research InformationProvide training and research information through publications and seminars_349b7772-0eb6-4540-a21a-737bd512ecf63_183a43e0-756f-11df-8830-08727a64ea2aNGA AssistanceAssist the National Governors Association in the development and implementation of its policy positions on fiscal issues._95e7d6f1-8e51-4c07-b4a0-be2941dad3ff4_183a444e-756f-11df-8830-08727a64ea2a2010-02-08http://www.nasbo.org/about.phpOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net