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Welcome to NC Finance Connect:
A Resource Hub for Local Government Finance Professionals

With the revamped NC Finance Connect we aim to help NC local government finance professionals, particularly those in smaller units, learn the basics of budgeting, expenditure authority, revenues, fiscal management, and internal controls. The site also provides resources to help finance staff implement required processes.

Your dedication to sound financial management directly impacts the quality of life in our communities. Explore, learn, and connect as we continue to elevate local government finance in North Carolina. We welcome your input as we further refine and improve the resources on this site.

Understand and Implement

The primary purpose of this resource hub is to help local government finance professionals learn the basics of local government and local government finance. In our “Finance in Five” video series, we break down complex financial concepts into digestible, informative segments. Our blog posts keep you updated on new laws and regulations and highlight other common issues. Adding to these resources are our topic-specific tool kits, which are comprised of a mix of statutes, roadmaps, presentations, sample policies, Excel templates, and other implementation tools.

Connect and Collaborate

Engage with your peers and stay informed about the latest developments in local government finance through our finance listserv. This invaluable resource allows you to tap into the collective wisdom of fellow finance professionals and access historical discussions and insights. The link on this site is to the listserv archives. It is updated in real time with all posts to the listserv. To become an active member of the the listserv (which enables you to make posts from your email), click here to join.

Learn and Advance

Stay ahead in your career by exploring our curated list of courses and conferences. We provide convenient links to detailed course descriptions and registration information, ensuring that you never miss an opportunity to expand your skills and network with your peers.

For finance professionals seeking career growth, our active job board is your gateway to exciting opportunities in local government finance across the State. Our user-friendly interface allows for easy job postings and effortless searching of existing opportunities, ensuring that you’re always connected to the latest career openings in your field.

About Us:
UNC Chapel Hill School of Government Finance Faculty

This site is a collaborative effort of several School of Government finance faculty. To learn more about each faculty member’s specific areas of expertise, click on the bios below.

We are also indebted the School’s skilled IT team, especially Lindsay Hoyt, and our amazing MPA RA, Elizabeth Wilkes (class of 2024), and LFNC Fellow, LaShonda Sousa. Please contact me at millonzi@sog.unc.edu or Rebecca Badgett at rbadgett@sog.unc.edu with any questions or comments.

Kara A Millonzi, Robert W. Bradshaw Jr Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Government