This four-part webcast series provides you with a comprehensive review of accounting and payroll for townships.

How do townships borrow money under Michigan’s public finance laws? We will answer the age-old question, “Why can’t the township just get a loan from the bank?”

Forecasting revenues is a fundamental part of budgeting and financial planning for your township’s future, allowing you to anticipate resource availability and plan accordingly. Review budgetary concepts and legal requirements, explore best practices for preparing, adopting and monitoring your township’s budget, and walk away with techniques for short- and long-term forecasting.

This four-part webcast on building a better budget will show you how to prepare and administer the township budget. Segments one and two cover the principles of budgeting, then segments three and four offer an advanced approach to creating a budget.

Being a responsible steward of township funds doesn’t have to be complicated. Packed with practical tips and real-world examples, this session digs into the essentials of financial oversight and explores your fiscal role.

An informal 30-minute Q&A with some of MTA's favorite financial experts: Rod Taylor, Catherine Mullhaupt, and Cindy Dodge.

Get a handle on the potential financial emergencies in your township fire department with this two hour webinar that delves into funding, cost recover, fire ordinance "must haves", joint authorities and much more.

Learn about the board’s responsibilities for ensuring a township can and will respond correctly.

How do townships borrow money under Michigan’s public finance laws? From financing fire trucks to municipal buildings to water and sewer systems, get invaluable information on the laws and procedures governing municipal borrowing. We will answer the age-old question, “Why can’t the township just get a loan from the bank?”

Ever wonder what your township’s money is up to when you’re not looking? This session pulls back the curtain on your depository resolution and investment policy, showing how these important tools help keep your funds safe, smart, and working for your community.

We’ll unpack what you’re really looking at (and looking for) when reviewing the numbers, so you can spot issues, stay compliant, and feel confident every step of the way.

This session covers a review of statutory requirements and a practical approach to setting public office pay.

This one-hour seminar offers a quick overview of township budgeting.

Join us as we break down the fundamentals of township insurance and surety bonds in plain terms.

Get a thorough overview of the financial reports townships use, plus tips on recognizing any budget-related red flags.

Whether you’re new to managing employee payroll or seeking a refresher, you can’t afford to miss this session!

This one-hour webinar offering a review of township millages, covering differences between new millages and renewals, mandated elements, and much more.

Get an overview of township revenue sources, including the ways they may, or may not, be used.

This one-hour webinar explores the ins and outs of township-wide special assessment districts and their uses.

This one-hour webinar reviews the general guidelines and specific examples of lawful and unlawful expenditures.