“Local Government Finance” is again being offered by North Carolina community colleges in spring 2022. LGC staff is working to compile a list of all campuses that will be offering the class this spring, and will make that information available on our “Training Opportunities” webpage.
We have been notified that several classes will be starting soon including –
- Wilson Community College – beginning January 10, online, $125 + $5 technology fee
- Central Piedmont Community College – beginning January 11, online (we don’t have cost information yet, but will update the webpage as it’s available)
- College of the Albemarle (Elizabeth City) – beginning February 1, hybrid (online and in-person), $125
Please visit our “Training Opportunities” webpage for details and information about registration.
“Local Government Finance” is an overview of the basics of local government finance in North Carolina from a very practical perspective. It is not a “debit and credit” accounting course, nor does it assume you have a formal accounting education or background. Rather, this course will introduce you to the basic job functions that are typically housed in the Finance Department, with more attention given to those that are found in smaller governments. It will also tie those functions back to the requirements for all local governments found in the NC General Statutes, primarily the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act (G.S. 159 Article 3).
Course objectives and a content overview are available here.