This course provides municipal and county leaders with a solid foundation in public financial management. Participants will gain practical knowledge on planning budgets, tracking expenditure, ensuring financial compliance, and strengthening public accountability. It’s designed to help local governments operate with transparency, fiscal discipline, and improved service delivery outcomes.
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Learning Methodology
Instructor-led sessions with real-life scenarios
Hands-on budgeting and reporting exercises
Group analysis of financial reports
Interactive problem-solving discussions
Templates, checklists, and practical tools
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Understand principles of public financial management
Prepare and analyze local government budgets
Track expenditures against approved budgets
Ensure financial compliance with local laws and audit standards
Promote accountability through transparent reporting
Delivery Format
Duration: 3 days (24 contact hours)
Delivery: Online (live instructor-led) or Physical (in select cities)
Certification: Certificate of Completion issued by Alverton Global
Materials: Budget templates, reporting formats, compliance checklists
Course Features
- Lectures 30
- Quiz 0
- Duration 3 days
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 15
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 10 Sections
- 30 Lessons
- 3 Days
- Foundations of Public Financial Management3
- Understanding the Municipal Budget Cycle3
- Revenue Forecasting and Budget Planning3
- Expenditure Controls and Financial Oversight3
- Procurement Procedures and Risk Management3
- Internal Controls and Financial Accountability3
- Financial Reporting and Audit Readiness3
- Public Participation in the Budget Process3
- Ethical Issues in Municipal Finance3
- Action Planning for Improved Financial Governance3
Requirements
- Basic understanding of local government operations
- Role in financial planning, accounting, or management in public institutions
Features
- Localized African financial management case studies
- Hands-on tools for budgeting and reporting
- Certificate from Alverton Global
- Flexible delivery: online or in-person
- Real-world skills for public sector financial leadership
Target audiences
- County treasurers and finance officers
- Budget officers and planners
- Internal auditors and compliance officers
- County executive committee members
- Local government accountants
