Capital Budgeting and Planning
February 18, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
TRACK: FINANCIAL
Price: Member Registration: $89 per registrant | Non Member Registration: $149 per registrant
Send a message to lla@pml.org for group rates of 10 or more registrants
Date: February 18
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
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
By registering for this course, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.
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.
CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY:
Cancellation must be received in writing to lla@pml.org within 72 hours prior to a class to be considered for a full refund.
If cancellation is received after the 72-hour window, a processing fee will be applied for a portion of the refund.
Those who do not cancel or attend forfeit the full registration fee.