Special Sessions
April 18-19, 2024
Program Fee: $350
Registration closes: April 11, 2024
Accurate revenue forecasting is the foundation of sound budgeting. This challenging task is an essential tool in governmental planning, and it leads to the smooth operation of any governmental organization. No advance preparation is needed, but knowledge of Excel is recommended. Participants may earn up to 16 CPE credits in economics through the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).*
Learning objectives:
- Learn about different types of forecasting techniques and various measures of accuracy in revenue streams
- Employ forecasting techniques to develop a revenue forecast for a government jurisdiction
Faculty:
Nicholas Warner, data scientist at the Center for State and Local Finance (CSLF) and the Fiscal Research Center (FRC)
*Due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19, the Center for State and Local Finance may be required to alter this schedule. Should any changes occur, we will communicate directly with registrants, and will update the public via email and social media.
May 9-10, 2024
Program Fee: $350
Registration closes: May 2, 2024
Whether you’re a lawmaker, policy analyst, non-profit director, or local government official, strengthening one’s personal foundation as a leader is just one of many steps toward demonstrating political leadership skills such as conflict resolution bargaining and negotiation, decision-making, effective communication, and networking & building coalitions. In this training, participants bolster their effective leadership skills in political environments with our lead instructor, guest speakers, case studies, and exercises. To finish the course, participants present their step-by-step strategy for demonstrating political leadership skills to an expert panel.*
Learning objectives:
- Understand and build the personal characteristics essential for effective political leadership
- Understand the sources of power that underly leadership
- Develop a strategy for building one’s personal foundation, influence, power, and political skills, with particular focus on communicating vision and strategy to others
- Grasp and develop the skills necessary for conflict management and decision-making
- Learn and practice competencies for inspiring, motivating, and managing others toward better performance
Faculty:
Sharon Hill, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Public Management and Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University
*Due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19, the Center for State and Local Finance may be required to alter this schedule. Should any changes occur, we will communicate directly with registrants, and will update the public via email and social media.
July 20-21, 2023
Program Fee: $350
Grants can be an essential mechanism for governments to fund projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy. This course addresses best practices in applying for grants, completing the grant award process, managing programmatic, budget, and financial processes for grants, and grant compliance and audit processes for governmental agencies. No advance preparation is needed.
This Special Topics course is part of the Executive Education Program run through Georgia State University’s Center for State and Local Finance. Completion of the program offers participants continuing education credits via the National Association of State Boards and Accountancy (NASBA).*
Learning objectives:
- Learn best practices in grant financial management processes and grant compliance
- Differentiate between federal and state grants
- Understand the importance of grant deadlines
Faculty:
Sherita Sims-Jones, Budget and Strategic Planning Department for Macon-Bibb County
