Whether you couldn't attend MTA's ​​2025 Annual Conference & Expo,​​​​​​​​ or you added the recorded classes to enhance your in-person Conference experience, our recorded Conference On-Demand is an excellent way to continue your learning journey—and an incredible value. Catch all the action on the main stage and watch 10 recorded classes when (and where!) it works best for you.

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

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.

This four-part webcast on the basics of budgeting 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 a beginners guide to creating a budget.

Get an introduction to the potential revenue methods a township can use in this eye-opening webcast that can put your township on a more financially-sound path.

The webcast version of our popular Township Governance Academy (TGA) class, offering an in-depth look into the board's role in oversight of township finances and other assets. Valid for 6 foundations credits.

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.

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?”

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.

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

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

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

The township board has to set your township’s tax rates every September, and the L-4029 is at the heart of that process. Learn more about these rates and how to complete the required form.

This two-part series will identify the ins and outs of raising money from those who benefit without burdening the general public.

In this webcast, you’ll discover the general guidelines and specific examples of lawful and unlawful expenditures determined by statute, case law.

This package includes 10 recorded classes covering timely township topics, all taught by municipal experts from around the state. Hear the latest from the bureau of elections, get updates on renewable energy, learn tips for fighting blight in your community and much more!

This course will provide an overview of the tax collection process—from preparation of the tax bill through summer and winter taxes, all the way to accounting for (and disbursement of) collections. Taught by MTA Consultant Cindy Dodge.