Introduction to Local Government Finance

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August 2026 | Multi-Day | Hyflex | Price: TBA

Registration will close one week before the program.

This program is a hyflex format. Participants have the option during registration to choose online or in-person attendance.

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.

SCHEDULE:

The 2026 Agenda still to be announced but you can view the 2025 Agenda for reference.

CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION:

Certification: This course satisfies a pre-requisite for the NCGFOA Finance Officers Exam or register for the exam. You can also find more information HERE.

Any credits earned from this program are not applicable toward an academic degree at UNC.

Continuing Education: Applicable credits are listed below. This course is relevant for Continuing Professional Education credit in accordance with requirements of the NC State Board of CPA Examiner.

For more information on certification or continuing education credits, please see the Continuing Professional Education page.

REQUIREMENTS:

Full participation is required to receive credit.

Additional information

SCHOLARSHIP and DISCOUNT INFORMATION:

The School of Government is grateful to offer a number of scholarship and discount opportunities for public officials who wish to participate in our continuing education programs. Scholarships and discounts are available both internally through the School and through the generous support of partnering organizations.

Learn more about the range of these opportunities on our Scholarship and Discount Opportunities page.

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Please see the School’s list of recommended area hotels.

PARKING INFORMATION:

Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.

MATERIALS:

Program materials will be available in CANVAS as they are received from instructors. Instructions for accessing or creating a log-in to CANVAS can be found on the program materials site.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.

CPE

20.00 hrs

There currently are no scheduled offerings of this course.

MATERIALS:

Program materials will be available in CANVAS as they are received from instructors. Instructions for accessing or creating a log-in to CANVAS can be found on the program materials site.

The 2026 Agenda still to be announced but you can view the 2025 Agenda for reference.

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