Managing government debt
To build and maintain the infrastructure that state and local governments are responsible for, financial leaders must often borrow funds. This webinar provide an overview of the different types of debt and how they are repaid, the GFOA’s recommended best practices for debt management, and what a finance officer/CFO’s responsibilities are throughout the borrowing process. We’ll also offer guidance on the types of policies most appropriate for governments to put in place for debt management.
What you'll learn
- Understand the role of debt and different types of debt instruments for governments
- Outline the financial officer’s and outside advisors’ roles in taking on and managing debt
- Learn the GFOA’s recommended best practices for debt management
- Recognize types of policies needed to guide debt management in government
Who should watch
- New finance directors and finance/accounting staff
- City managers/administrators
- Elected officials
- Any governmental official or citizen seeking to increase knowledge of debt management in the public sector