Municipal Finance for Non-Finance Executives

Two program options: 3-month program (In Person) or 4-month program (Online) for department directors who are peer groups with the CFO

This short program in municipal finance offers an insight into the various policies and practicalities of the management of a finance department and how to best interact with this department in an executive relationship.

Registration for the Spring 2027 Online program will open September 1, 2026.

Register for Fall 2026, In-Person


Program Details
  • Fall 2026 In Person Program
    • 3 sessions - held monthly at NCTCOG in Arlington
      • 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
    • Lunches included
  • Spring 2027 Online Program
    • 4 sessions - held monthly via Zoom
  • Register NOW to secure your seat; pay later!
    • We will work with you to collect payment in FY 26, FY 27, or a combination of the fiscal years!
Schedule
  • Fall 2026 Program - In Person @ NCTCOG
    • 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Instructional Session and Open Forum Roundtable
      • Must attend all 3 sessions to receive certificate of completion
    • October 6, 2026
    • November 3, 2026
    • December 8, 2026
  • Spring 2027 Program - Online via Zoom
    • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Instructional Session and Open Forum Roundtable
      • Must attend all 4 sessions to receive certificate of completion
    • February 9, 2027
    • March 9, 2027
    • April 6, 2027
    • May 4, 2027
Cost

$875.00

Fall 2026 Program
50% refund for withdrawal before September 1, 2026
No refund for no-shows or withdrawals after September 1, 2026

Spring 2027 Program
50% refund for withdrawal before January 1, 2027
No refund for no-shows or withdrawals after January 1, 2027

Program Topics
  • Overview of Financial Governance & Management
  • Fund Structure & Accounting
  • Financial Reporting & Auditing
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Economic Development
  • Debt Management
  • Capital Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Revenue Management: Taxes, Rates & Fees
  • Expenditure Control: Personnel & Operating
  • Internal Controls
  • Data Analytics
  • Authority & Regulatory Updates
  • Hot Topics in Municipal Finance
  • Policy Considerations
Program Flyer
Contact the TDI Staff

Staff

Emily Cook
Program Administrator
(817) 704-5614

Patrick Shinkle
Senior TDI Manager
(817) 608-2370

Addresses

Training & Development Institute of
North Central Texas Council of Governments
616 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
www.NorthTexasTDI.org
northtexastdi@nctcog.org