Capital Financing in Local Government

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This course reviews the authorized debt financing and other capital financing options available to local governments in North Carolina. It reviews the legal authority and procedures for each capital financing option (current revenues, savings, special levies, and borrowing money) and discusses common practical and strategic issues. Note that the focus of the course is on state law authority only. It does not address marketing issues related to issuing debt.

FORMAT: This course is hybrid. During registration, you can choose either online or in-person, but you may not switch between formats.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Participation must be 100 Percent. You will not be eligible for the course completion certificate if you miss one session. Participants need to fully attend all sessions and complete all prework on time. Be sure to check your calendars and reschedule work or personal appointments around class time.

MATERIALS: Instructions to access materials and other related items such as PreWork, Zoom, and Canvas information will be provided closer to the first day of class

CPE minutes for 2024: 750

CERTIFICATION: This course satisfies a pre-requisite for the NCGFOA Finance Officers Exam. Please click HERE for more information or to sign up for an upcoming exam. You can also find more information HERE. Also see the links on the left side of this page.

The next offering of this program will be Fall 2025. Dates will be posted here once confirmed. The 2024 fee was $450.

Additional information

Knowledge and experience level: The workshop offers intermediate to advanced instruction, presenting concepts and information at a level equivalent to university graduate education. Participants should have at least one and preferably two or more years of experience in local government budgeting, finance, or management.

Certification: Completion of this course fulfills one of the core course requirements for the Local Government Finance Officers' Certification Program.

CPE Credit:TBD

Teaching Methods: Lectures, exercises, and case studies

Advanced Preparation: Pre work to be assigned prior to class