
Fund Accounting
[FREE COURSE] A clear, practical introduction to how cities should manage governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds.

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A quick reference to important dates for cities in the state aid and property tax systems.
Discusses city authority and steps to levy special assessments for local improvements like streets, waterworks or sanitary sewer.
Learn about setting rates for municipal utilities, on what basis cities may make charges, and method for collecting payments due.
Learn about liability (casualty) coverage offered by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust including its unique coverage offerings.
Understand auto liability, auto physical damage, no-fault, and uninsured / underinsured coverage offered by the League's Insurance Trust.
Learn how and why the Trust determines whether to cover or deny a liability claim submitted by a member.
Learn which depositories a city may use and how to choose one.
Explore ways in which League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) members can reduce premium costs.
Learn about property, crime, and petrofund coverage offered by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust.
Prepare for a potential IRS audit or compliance check by learning about common problematic issues for cities.

[FREE COURSE] A clear, practical introduction to how cities should manage governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds.

[FREE COURSE] Learn how cities can use a chart of accounts to record transactions and ensure accurate, consistent financial reporting.

[FREE COURSE] This course designed specifically for small cities provides an overview of the budgeting process.