Capital Financing in Local Government

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 

Other Required Courses for NCLGBA Certification: 

Budgeting in Local Government

Performance Measurement in Local Government

Performance Management in Local Government

Practical Analytic Techniques for Local Government 

see the NCLGBA for more information

 
There currently are no scheduled offerings of this course.

 

2024  Agenda for planning purposes only. The 2025 Agenda will be posted late summer 2025 

 

 

 

For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar
919.966.4414
For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Susan Hutchinson

Program Manager, Law and Finance Group; Continuing Education Manager
919.966.4171
Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Government; Associate Dean for Research and Innovation