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NC Local Government Auditing, Reporting, and Review
NC Local Government Auditing, Reporting, and Review

This one-day course will focus on audit quality for local governments in North Carolina. 

Program Topics: 

GAAP UpdateNew Yellow Book Standards and Other ComplianceHow to Prepare and AFIRAudit  QualityPension and OPEB UpdateLGC Update and Common Reporting IssuesNew Procurement Standards  

The course addresses all levels of Local...

Next Offering:
June 12, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Fundamentals of Property Tax Collection
Fundamentals of Property Tax Collection

This course was previously scheduled for March 6-8, 2018, has been RESCHEDULED for June 13-15, 2018.

This course focuses on law and practice governing the collection of county and municipal property taxes.

The course is designed to give tax collectors who have taken office in the last...

Next Offering:
June 13, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Webinar
When Disaster Strikes, Are You Ready?

Hurricanes, ice storms, flooding, tornadoes, wildfires – no part of our state is immune from disasters.  Are you ready for the next one?  This webinar, offered in collaboration with the NC Division of Emergency Management, will provide information on steps you can take to be prepared.  Drawing from lessons learned in past disasters, webinar...

Date Offered:
June 14, 2018
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State Treasurers Conference
State Treasurers Conference

This one-day conference provides a forum to update local government finance officials and independent auditors on current governmental accounting, auditing, and financial management issues.

 

 

 

Next Offering:
June 26, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Introduction to Program Evaluation
Introduction to Program Evaluation

This course, offered in a one day session, is scheduled in conjunction with the NCLGBA Summer Conference in Atlantic Beach. This course provides training on evaluating public services and programs. At the end of the course, participants will understand and be able to describe program evaluation, and how it fits with budget planning and...

Next Offering:
July 10, 2018
Location:
UNC Schoo of Government
Atlantic Beach, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Capital Financing in Local Government
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...

Next Offering:
August 1, 2018
Location:
The North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Introduction to Local Government Finance
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,...

Next Offering:
August 27, 2018
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Course
Development Finance Toolbox
Development Finance Toolbox

A survey of local government financing tools for community and economic development

What tools are available to local governments to help stimulate private investment for development and revitalize Main Street? North Carolina communities can select from a wide array of financing tools in their efforts to attract and grow businesses,...

Next Offering:
September 19, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
Course
Contracting for Construction and Design Services
Contracting for Construction and Design Services

This seminar addresses topics of interest to those involved in construction contracts or in the procurement of the services of engineers and architects. Topics include bidding procedures; construction methods; minority participation and reporting requirements; legal aspects of construction contracts; contract administration; and selection of...

Next Offering:
September 25, 2018
Location:
School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Cash Management and Investment of Public Funds
Cash Management and Investment of Public Funds

This course is one of the core courses for the finance officers' certification program. It is offered once a year in October. Once dates are confirmated, they will be updated in the Offering section of this site. Participants will learn about goals, process and organizations for successful cash management; how to evaluate banking services and...

Next Offering:
October 29, 2018
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Intermediate Purchasing Seminar
Intermediate Purchasing Seminar

This three-day seminar will sharpen participants' purchasing skills and deepen their understanding of the legal and practical aspects of public purchasing.

This course is intended for officials with two or more years of experience in local governmental purchasing, and will cover bidding...

Next Offering:
November 27, 2018
Location:
UNC School Of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Water and Wastewater Finance Strategies Workshop
Water and Wastewater Finance Strategies Workshop

The Environmental Finance Center's annual Water and Wastewater Finance Strategies workshop will provide utility practitioners with new skills and up-to-date information on pricing, infrastructure finance planning strategies, and funding resources.

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