Introduction to Local Government Finance
- Chapel Hill, NCThis course is also available online.August 26 - 30, 2024
Introduction to Local Government Finance
This introductory course provides basic instruction in local government and public authority finance and financial management. Areas of instruction include the basic legal authority and requirements governing local government revenues, budgeting processes, cash management, purchasing and contracting, expenditure control, conflicts of interest, fund accounting and financial reporting. The course also provides an overview of the state and local economic issues that inform strategic budgeting decisions.
This course will be offered both in-person at the School of Government and online via Zoom.
In order to earn a certificate for the course, attendees will need to fully participate in all sessions. If you miss a session, you will not be eligible for the course certificate.
Members of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) and Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU), who are local government employees, are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards tuition for conferences, classes, and seminars offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:
- March 1 (for courses starting between April 1 and June 30)
- June 1 (for courses starting between July 1 and September 30)
- September 1 (for courses starting between October 1 and December 31)
- December 1 (for courses starting between January 1 and March 31)
Additional information
This course is relevant for Continuing Professional Education credit in accordance with requirements of the NC State Board of CPA Examiner.
CPE | 30.00 hrs |
- Chapel Hill, NCThis course is also available online.August 26 - 30, 2024The School of Government
400 South Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514View Scholarship InformationMembers of Civic Federal Credit Union (Civic) and Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU), who are local government employees, are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards tuition for conferences, classes, and seminars offered by the School of Government. There are four deadlines to submit applications:
- March 1 (for courses starting between April 1 and June 30)
- June 1 (for courses starting between July 1 and September 30)
- September 1 (for courses starting between October 1 and December 31)
- December 1 (for courses starting between January 1 and March 31)
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before August 18, 2024 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after August 19, 2024, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Hotel InformationPlease use the attached list to locate hotels in the area Hotel List or choose from the hotel room blocks below.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham 6121 Farrington Rd Chapel Hill, NC
Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at 919-403-8700 and mentioning the group code "ILG" or "Info to Local Government Finance" prior to the cutoff date of 8/1/24 to receive the discounted group rate of $130 a night. The rate includes complimentary breakfast, parking and free WiFi. Online reservations can be made using the following link:
Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill 1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill, NC
Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at 984-291-7200 and mentioning the group code "ILG" or "Info to Local Government Finance" prior to the cutoff date of 8/1/24 to receive the discounted group rate of $130 a night. The rate includes complimentary breakfast, parking and free WiFi. Online reservations can be made using the following link:
$800.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.