Revenue 101: Understanding the Sources of Local Agency Funds
with Michael Coleman, Fiscal Policy Advisor, League of California Cities
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT
Advance registration is required for this no charge webinar:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/975920217
This special one and a half hour CSMFO interactive webinar will help you and your team:
- Learn the key sources of funds for non-school local agencies in California.
- Gain an overview on how these revenue rates are imposed, collected, and allocated.
- Get your questions answered and find information resources to learn more.
Michael Coleman, Fiscal Policy Advisor for the League of California Cities, is a widely known expert on municipal revenue sources and the policies and practices that affect them. He has received such rave reviews for his presentation on this topic that the CSMFO Career Development Committee asked him to lead this special expanded webinar.
Target audience: finance professionals and managers
- Want to earn CPE credit for the webinar? See details at registration.
1. Register in advance for the webinar:
There is no charge for participating in the webinars, but each requires advance registration.
*** Advance registration required for this no-charge webinar: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/975920217
2. Pick your audio option:
a. dial (646) 519-5883 [callers' PIN 7592#] to participate. [Note: your telephone provider may charge for this call per your contracted rates.] OR b. access live audio via the web [powered by Granicus]--As an alternative to the dial-in number, you can listen to live audio at the "Live Audio and Archives" tab of www.csmfo.org/coaching.
3. Ask questions:
If you prefer, you may submit questions anonymously via email to csmfo@donmaruska.com either in advance or via the webinar. As moderator for the session, Don Maruska will pose the emailed questions. After a webinar occurs, a digital recording along with the PowerPoint presentation materials will be available at the "Live Audio & Archives" tab of the Coaching Corner.
Post-Call Group Discussions
Many agencies are organizing groups to listen to the calls (live or recorded) and discuss the topics among themselves after the calls. Some are summarizing their discussions and distributing them to managers throughout their organizations. Use the CSMFO Coaching Program as an effective way to enhance professional development in your agency. Here are some discussion starters for this session:
- What are the key sources of revenue for our agency?
- How are State actions, the economy, and other factors influencing them?
- What opportunities does our agency have to optimize revenue collection?
- What options can we consider to enhance our long-term revenue outlook?
MORE RESOURCES--See the "Coaching Corner" at www.csmfo.org/coaching for valuable resources to boost your career.
Enjoy the resources and support to thrive in local government.
Don Maruska, Master Certified Coach
Director, CSMFO Coaching Programs
See "Coaching Corner" at www.csmfo.org/coaching
