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Capital Budgeting and Planning

  
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM   iCalendar Eastern Standard Time

Capital Budgeting and Planning

Participants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate.

This course provides local government officials, municipal staff, and public sector professionals with a comprehensive understanding of capital budgeting principles and practices. Participants will explore the full lifecycle of capital budgeting—from identifying infrastructure needs and evaluating project proposals to securing funding and ensuring fiscal accountability.

 

Through real-world examples, interactive exercises, and Pennsylvania-specific case studies,

learners will gain the tools to make informed, strategic decisions about long-term investments in public assets. The course also covers essential financial techniques such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period, along with guidance on navigating state and federal funding programs.

 

Whether you're a finance officer, city manager, or elected official, this course equips you with

the knowledge and confidence to lead capital investment initiatives that strengthen your

community’s future.

 

Key Topics:

  • Capital Budgeting Process
  • Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
  • Pennsylvania Specific Programs
  • Application Process and Compliance

 

Who should attend:

  • Finance Officers and Budget Analysts
  • Elected Local Officials (Mayors, Council Members, Commissioners)
  • Newly elected officials
  • Managers/Administrators
  • Public Works and Infrastructure Department Heads
  • Grant Writers and Project Coordinators

 

At the end of this course you can expect to be able to:

  • Define capital budgeting and its importance in local government
  • Identify key components of a capital budget
  • Access and apply for Pennsylvania-specific programs like RACP and LGCPL
  • Apply capital budgeting techniques to evaluate public projects
  • Navigate the application process for capital project funding in PA

 

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Once your registration is completed, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. Please review when received. If you do not receive an email, it may be in your spam folder.