Fiscally Ready Communities: Communicating Fiscal Risk and Prudent Decision Making

Location

Virtual Event

Date

September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM - December 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM

About

Local governments often face a dual challenge of both making hard budget decisions and then sharing those decisions out. Communities may also have to have hard conversations and decisions about the fiscal risks they face. This session will explore ways local government can communicate about their financial position, evaluate the risks they face, and establish processes to help with hard decisions, and engage the public and decision-makers throughout the process.  

When: (3 options this fall)

  • September 21, 10:00 AM - Noon
  • November 12, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • December 10, 10:00 AM - Noon

Where: Zoom

Who should attend: Elected and appointed officials in local government, administrators, and staff. This training is geared toward appointed and elected officials with entry and intermediate budgeting knowledge.

Cost: Free

For questions about the program, please contact Tyler Augst at augsttyl@msu.edu or Eric Walcott at walcott3@msu.edu.

Sessions

Sept. 21, 2026

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT September 21

Nov. 12, 2026

  • 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM EST November 12

Dec. 10, 2026

  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST December 10

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