OMAG All Access

Episode 40 of the OMAG All Access podcast features Underwriting Director, Chris Webb, and Member Services Underwriting Associate, Kyle Waid. This episode is an overview of the property appraisal process that we provide to our members.  We discuss the benefits to having your buildings appraised and reviewed by OMAG. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

In part 2, OMAG Chief Information Officer and Director of Technology Services interviews Professional Development and Training Analyst, Lori Mueller. Lori Mueller. Lori shares insight into what OMAG members can expect in terms of supervisor and leadership training, professional development, and her thoughts about technology and using a virtual platform.

OMAG Chief Information Officer and Director of Technology Services interviews Professional Development and Training Analyst, Lori Mueller. Lori Mueller. Lori shares insight into what OMAG members can expect in terms of supervisor and leadership training, professional development, and her thoughts about technology and using a virtual platform.

 This is part 2 of a brief look at the insurance industry and a 35-year partnership between OMAG and Midlands Management. Hosted by Bill Tackett and featuring Charles Caldwell, learn about Mr. Caldwell's involvement in the history of OMAG and his expertise within the insurance industry. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org . 

 This episode takes a brief look at the insurance industry and a 35-year partnership between OMAG and Midlands Management. Hosted by Bill Tackett and featuring Charles Caldwell, learn about Mr. Caldwell's involvement in the history of OMAG and his expertise within the insurance industry. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org . 

Does your city run a computer-controlled water plant? Wastewater? Natural Gas?  Learn what the risks are and hear from an expert in critical infrastructure cyber protection from SkyHelm Technologies, hosted by OMAG’s Kevin Sesock.

Episode 34 of the OMAG All Access podcast hosted by OMAG Executive Director, Suzie Paulson features Oklahoma State Fire Marshal, Keith Bryant. This discussion is regarding the role and duties of the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for enforcing the State Fire Code and the permitting processing prior to construction of many types of buildings anywhere in...

Episode 33 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by OMAG Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, Bill Tackett. Join Bill and Broken Bow City Manager, Vickie Patterson, as they discuss Mrs. Patterson's approach to the fast economic growth and tourism that Broken Bow has experienced. 

 Episode 32 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by OMAG Director of Technology Services, Kevin Sesock. Join Kevin and SkyHelm’s Travis Cleek and Casey Davis as they discuss cybersecurity threats against municipal utilities. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org . 

 Episode 31 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by OMAG Law Enforcement Specialist, Kevin McCullough, as he talks to New Directions Account Representative, Cathi Macy, about OMAG's plan-participant benefit, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Effective February 1, 2020, OMAG began providing a free benefit for OMAG member/participant cities and towns and their employees and employee family...

On this episode of OMAG All Access, OMAG Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Bill Tackett, talks to Interim City Manager, Eric Benson, about interim city management assignments what’s expected and what works. Listen as Eric talks about his career and how he views the position of Interim City Manager. 

If you’ve represented a city or town, you’ve probably found yourself digging into the Rules of Professional Conduct more often than expected, and especially during times of conflict between staff and/or elected officials. This video explores the question of who is the client, what duty you owe to the client, and communications with the client, as well as other ethical considerations for municipal...

Episode 28 of the OMAG All Access Podcast is hosted by Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Bill Tackett, as he interviews former city manager Eric Benson about his tenure, career, and life. As well as his view of leadership and how it relates to serving your city and constituents. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

Every year OML selects a group of individuals who are interested in community leadership to participate in a series of 6 classes over a year. These classes are intended to improve and advance your leadership skills, as well as, build long-lasting relationships with other municipal professionals. The classes are held in six different cities in Oklahoma and are designed to be fun and informative.  

Join OMAG CIO Kevin Sesock and Author, Speaker, and Innovator Scott Klososky for part 2 of this cautiously optimistic discussion on the current cybersecurity threat landscape, discussing who is out there attacking us, and what you need to do to protect your city or town.

Join OMAG CIO Kevin Sesock and Author, Speaker, and Innovator Scott Klososky in this cautiously optimistic discussion on the current cybersecurity threat landscape, discussing who is out there attacking us, and what you need to do to protect your city or town.

OkMRF provides a host of retirement plans specifically for cities and towns in Oklahoma.  They are very familiar with the needs, objectives, and plan requirements that may be unique to the government sector. As the Retirement Plan Administrator, Katie Girardi has developed relationships with plan participants and provides advice, education, retiree counseling, and other services and resources avai...

This episode addresses frequently asked questions related to municipal employment and COVID-19, including return to work policies, remote working, vaccine incentives and possible liability associated with COVID-19 in the workplace.

This episode addresses frequently asked questions related to municipal employment and COVID-19, including return to work policies, remote working, vaccine incentives and possible liability associated with COVID-19 in the workplace.

Negotiating union contracts starts well before the first negotiation session.  This podcast will provide information about the negotiation process, bargaining in good faith, and the interest arbitration process, including the 5 factors set forth in the Fire and Police Arbitration Act. Learn more by visiting to www.omag.org.

Join OMAG CIO Kevin Sesock while he discusses a recent software replacement project with FPOV’s SVP of Business Strategy, Chad Noland. Kevin and Chad discuss how to plan and research IT system replacement projects the right way, with an eye for requirements and careful, deliberate planning.

The American Rescue Plan ensures that Oklahoma municipalities will be eligible for more than $500 million in federal funds to be used for public health emergency response or its negative economic impacts, premium pay to workers, and investments into water, wastewater or broadband infrastructure. Although there are still a lot of details in the works this podcast can get you up to date on the alloc...

Does your municipality have unionized fire and police departments?  In this podcast, Margaret Love, labor attorney in Oklahoma, discusses the grievance arbitration process and her experiences working with municipalities in defending grievance arbitrations, as well as, some common mistakes in the disciplinary process that will negatively affect the grievance arbitration, selecting an arbitrator, an...

Risk Management Director Bill Tackett talks about the OMAG Recognition Program. This program is available to members with active coverage through the OMAG Municipal Liability Protection Plan (MLPP).  OMAG believes the best-run cities and towns have fewer claims and the claims they incur cost less money to resolve.  The OMAG Recognition Program seeks to strengthen municipal governance and reduce cl...