PAA 540 - Public Financial Management

Applied techniques of fiscal administration: creating and understanding operating, capital budgets, and audit reports; managing revenue, other tax sources, and debt administration. Emphasis on state, local governments, and nonprofits. Attention to the political and organizational factors which influence budget making. Explores financial, analytical, and management techniques such as cash and debt management. Interpretation of audits.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission.

Credits: 3