Foremost among the topics that will be discussed by Auditor Nass are the fiscal health of Indiana state government and Mrs. Nass' contribution to a newly-published book, "21st Century Government: Essays in Leadership". Auditor Nass contributed a chapter on governmental accountability. The book will be released during the 2001 National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers conference in Idaho during August 17-22, 2001.

Auditor Nass also will talk about the latest edition of the Auditor of State's publication, "A Report to Indiana's Citizens on the State's Finances". Illustrated with charts and graphs, this report gives the citizens of Indiana a straightforward and accurate way to evaluate the State's finances. Also included in this edition is a chart explaining the flow of gambling revenue and a list of the funds that receive these distributions.

Connie Nass was elected in 1998 as Indiana's fifty-third State Auditor. She is known for demonstrating strong leadership and effective management while carrying out her many public and private duties. Mrs. Nass is a native of Dubois County where she served as mayor of Huntingburg.