OSCPA's Legislative Contact Program is an important supplement to the efforts of the OSCPA lobbyist and staff because:
- It reinforces to legislators that the views expressed by the OSCPA lobbyist and staff are representative of the views of the legislator's constituents in the district
- It heightens the legislator's accountability to his/her constituents and provides a double avenue to influence public policy decisions
- It localizes and personalizes the political impact of state legislation
How the OSCPA Helps
- We will answer questions, provide information and guide legislative contacts
- We will work to recruit legislative contacts and their replacements with the intention of finding contacts in all legislative districts
- We will attend chapter legislator recognition functions and any OSCPA sponsored legislative conferences
- We will attend political fund-raising events on behalf of the Society
Responsibilities of a Legislative Contact
- Support the position of the OSCPA on legislation affecting the accounting profession
- Build a relationship (or work on an existing relationship) with a legislator(s)
- When requested by the OSCPA, serve as a contact to the legislator about an issue(s). Contact is generally made with a phone call or email
- Deliver CPA/PAC contributions when requested
- Report back to the OSCPA regarding pertinent communication exchanged with contact
Sign Up to Be a Legislative Contact
If you already have or are interested in developing a relationship with your senator or representative, or you have a relationship with a senator or representative outside your district and would like to become a part of this program, please email the OSCPA President and CEO.