Effective Internal Controls for Local Governments
- Chapel Hill, NCApril 30, 2025
- OnlineNovember 19, 2025
Are you interested in learning how to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations? Are you new to local government finance and looking for an opportunity to learn more about the requirements outlined in Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act? If so, this course may be for you.
This day-long training will focus on how to establish internal controls in key financial operations. Participants will review the laws outlined in the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act (LGBFCA) and learn to adopt controls to increase compliance. Because this course covers the fundamentals of local government finance, it is particularly relevant to newer finance officers, managers, and other finance professionals (0-5 yrs. experience).
The course will focus on:
- Fraud prevention
- Statutory requirements of the LGBFCA (statutory internal controls)
- How to establish a strong system of internal control over financial operations, including cash receipts, procurement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Compliance with the federal Uniform Guidance (i.e., controls over federal grants)
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)
*This course has been identified by faculty as being potentially relevant for Continuing Professional Education credit in accordance with requirements of the NC State Board of CPA Examiners. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to determine which sessions they will ultimately claim. As this course has not been pre-approved with the State Board, the School of Government does not guarantee that the State Board will accept the credit hours.
| CPE | 6.75 hrs |
- Chapel Hill, NCApril 30UNC 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 April 22, 2025 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after April 23, 2025, 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.$310.00Registration 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. - OnlineNovember 19View Scholarship Information
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)
View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before November 11, 2025 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after November 12, 2025, 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.
The cost of this course is $310.
All course materials and other logistical details are provided in Canvas, a learning management system. Please click the link below for detailed instructions on setting up your Canvas account. If you've already set up an account for this or another School of Government course, click HERE to log in to Canvas. Click HERE for Canvas Instructions.
Additional information to help you prepare:
- Directions and Parking: Registrants will receive directions and parking information via email. Please follow parking guidance carefully.
- Agenda: View the 2025 agenda HERE.
Clare Kilmartin
