Budget and Finance
September 12, 2019
Due to the overwhelming interest, Local Government Academy is conducting preregistration for our acclaimed Newly Elected Officials Course (NEOC). Designed specifically for local elected officials in Pennsylvania, NEOC provides a comprehensive understanding of municipal finance, public safety, personnel law, ethics, media relations, and more. Focusing on the specific needs of […]
June 26, 2019
Overwhelmed by the financial intricacies of municipal debt obligations? Financial expert, Melissa Hughes, Senior Analyst for PFM, offers a commonsense presentation covering municipal debt basics including regulatory compliance. This LGA Online Course focuses on the fundamental components of municipal debt, bond issuance, and IRS Rules that all Municipal Managers, Municipal […]
May 30, 2019
Looking to modernize municipal fleets? Want answers to financing and purchasing options? Join LGA at the Lifecycle of Municipal Fleets: Acquisition on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, to learn the answers to these questions and more. The Local Government Academy in partnership with Cranberry Township is pleased to present an educational […]
August 27, 2018
WEBINAR: PennSEF – Fund Energy Improvements Today Using $$ from Energy Saved Tomorrow Do you have a list of major energy upgrades or building improvements that you would like to make? Do you have rooms with drafty windows, fluorescent lighting or high energy bills? If so, the Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy […]
August 27, 2018
WEBINAR: Learn How to Track Energy and Water Use and Save Money with Portfolio Manager It is a commonly repeated phrase in the business world, that we can’t manage what we don’t measure. The Environmental Protection Agency created the Energy Star Portfolio Manager with exactly that thought in mind. Portfolio […]
April 8, 2018
EVENT REPLAY: A Strategic Analysis of Municipal Fleets to Control Costs and Reduce Emissions This Sustainable Community Development Network session took place at the 2018 ALOM Spring Conference. This video is brought to you by Local Government Academy in partnership with Sustainable Pittsburgh. Join Jason Dailey, Public Works Director of […]
March 20, 2018
WEBINAR REPLAY: Clearing the Road to Infrastructure Bonding – Avoiding Energy Development Potholes Free, click here to register. Energy development is on the rise in southwestern Pennsylvania. Marcellus and other shale drilling extraction means bigger, heavier trucks on roads. Because of this, residents face an increase in traffic, and since […]
February 23, 2018
PAST – SCDN FORUM: Funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Sources (Recorded on April 3, 2018) The Sustainable Community Development Network (SCDN) and LGA held a forum with local government officials on Tuesday, April 3 to learn how to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in their community. This information and […]
February 19, 2018
Grant Seekers Workshop Tuesday, May 15, 2018 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CCAC West Hills Center, Rm. S1309 1000 McKee Road Oakdale, PA 15071 map $50 The Grant Seekers Workshop is back by popular demand to assist local elected officials, public employees and citizens with developing key skills and techniques […]
August 28, 2017
From Planning to Approval: A Net Zero Solution Join us for this free webinar replay that will examine Forest Hills’ decision to build a state-of-the-art municipal building. When Forest Hills Borough was faced with the declination of various municipal buildings, it was time to take action. The borough building has […]