DOLA and CGFOA to Host Budget 101 Workshops

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA ) and the Colorado Government Finance Officers Association (CGFOA) are hosting a training opportunity for beginning budgeteers. If you or someone you know needs some basic budget knowledge or just a basic tune-up, take a look. Upcoming workshop dates are:

•  Tuesday, July 26 - Alamosa
• Wednesday, July 27 - Durango
• Thursday, July 28 - Rifle
• Tuesday, August 2 - Westminster

We will also be offering a Budget 101 webinar on Aug 4th for those who are unable to attend at one of the above dates or locations.

About the Program:

• Whether you’ve never budgeted, gone through one cycle, or just want a little better understanding and knowledge of “where to go from here?”
• Whether you’re with a County, City, Town or Special District.
• Whether you’re a Budget Officer, an employee, a newly Elected Official or a volunteer.
• We can relate to you!
• We’ll review Colorado Local Government Budget law, Basic Calendar, Legal Limits on the Budget, and you’ll hear from experienced Budget Officers who have been through the ringer (many times!) and learned “hands on” how it really works.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. and class begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will run until approximately 3 p.m. A box lunch will be provided. CPE credits can be earned and a certificate will be issued to those who sign the CPE attendance sheet.

The cost is $20 for CGFOA members and $30 for nonmembers.

Scholarship funds available for this class -- go to http://www.cgfoa.org/scholarship.htm.  For questions or more information, contact Jarrod Biggs , (303) 866-4493.