Budgeting for Local Government

 Learn how local government budgets work so you can manage spending, read reports, and make better operational decisions.

These two practical courses, Budget Foundations and Managing the Budget, give new and experienced supervisors the budgeting knowledge they need to lead with confidence, no finance background required. Take them individually or save with the Budget Bundle.

Budget Foundations (Individual Course Enrollment)

$124 per course enrollment.   

$124.00 USD
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Budget Foundations (8 Course Enrollments)

$114 per course enrollment. 

$912.00 USD
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Budget Foundations (15 Course Enrollments)

$104 per course enrollment.  

$1,560.00 USD
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Managing the Budget (Individual Course Enrollment)

$124 per course enrollment.

$124.00 USD
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Managing the Budget (8 Course Enrollments)

$114 per course enrollment. 

$912.00 USD
Purchase

Managing the Budget (15 Course Enrollments)

$104 per course enrollment.  

$1,560.00 USD
Purchase

The Budget Bundle (Individual Bundle Enrollment)

$199 per course bundle. 

$199.00 USD
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The Budget Bundle (8 Bundle Enrollments)

$179 per course bundle. 

$1,432.00 USD
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The Budget Bundle (15 Bundle Enrollments)

$159 per course bundle.  

$2,385.00 USD
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Budget Foundations Outline

  1. Budget Foundations

    11 lessons
    1. 1.1 What is a Budget?
    2. 1.2 Understanding Revenues and Expenditures
    3. 1.3 Understanding Fund Types and Accounting
    4. 1.4 How to Read a Budget Document
    5. 1.5 Understanding the Chart of Accounts
    6. 1.6 Reports You Need to Know
    7. 1.7 Developing Accurate Current Year Projections
    8. 1.8 Developing an Accurate and Complete Budget Request
    9. 1.9 Strengthening and Supporting the Budget Request
    10. 1.10 Recap and Key Takeaways
    11. Quiz Budget Foundations (Module 1)

Managing the Budget Outline

  1. Managing the Budget

    7 lessons
    1. 2.1 Monitoring Your Budget
    2. 2.2 Taking Action to Manage the Budget
    3. 2.3 Managing Personnel Costs and Overtime
    4. 2.4 Managing Volatility
    5. 2.5 Budget Amendments, Transfers and Expense Transfers
    6. 2.6 Recap and Key Takeaways
    7. Quiz Managing the Budget

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