Capital Financing in Local Government
- Chapel Hill, NCSeptember 19 - 21, 2023
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.
Class Details:
FORMAT: This class will be held fully in-person with no opportunity to attend any sessions virtually
PREWORK: Participants will be required to complete some pre-work before the course begins
ASSIGNMENTS: Participants will be required to complete assignments between classes
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS/Participation Policy-100 Percent: If you miss one session, you will not be eligible for the course completion certificate- Participants will need to fully attend all onsite sessions, and complete all prework on time. Be sure to check your calendars. Do not schedule work or personal appointments during 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: Recommended - TBD
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.
AGENDA: Coming Summer 2023
FEES: 2022 fee was $425. Expect an increase due to moving to in-person. The 2023 fee will be posted late spring. Registration will open late spring/early summer
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: Recommended Continuing Professional Education -22 hours
Teaching Methods: Lectures, exercises, and case studies
Advanced Preparation: Pre work to be assigned prior to class
Other Required Courses for NCLGBA Certification:
Performance Measurement in Local Government
Performance Management in Local Government
Practical Analytic Techniques for Local Government
see the NCLGBA for more information
- Chapel Hill, NCSeptember 19 - 21, 2023School of Government
400 South Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
