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Municipal Finance Bootcamp 2025: Lynnwood

Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13
Mon: 10 AM - 4 PM, Tue - Thu: 9 AM - 4 PM, Fri (Optional): 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn (3801 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood, WA, 98036)
Capacity: 40
Cost: $500 (Scholarships Available - See Below)
Credits: CPE
 

JOIN WAITLIST

Registration closes on Friday, May 9 at 5 PM. Registrants are expected to attend Monday through Thursday; Friday is optional for those interested in utility billing. Registration does not include lodging. Limited to two staff per agency. If you have any questions, please contact ‘Ula Kamaka (UKamaka@mrsc.org). 

Training Overview

Are you new to a position in local government finance and looking to develop the skills and knowledge to do your job more successfully? Based on feedback and questions we have received over the years, MRSC is offering an intensive five-day Municipal Finance Bootcamp intended for new clerk/treasurers and finance directors. This course will provide an in-depth review of the various procedures, rules, laws, and reporting requirements that these finance positions are typically responsible for. 

This upcoming bootcamp will occur in Lynnwood, WA. MRSC will also be offering more bootcamps in the future.

Educational Objectives

By completing this course, you will be better equipped with the tools needed to meet the demands of your job and improve your agency’s overall finance management and operations. Topics that will be covered include: 

  • BARS
  • Key internal documents
  • Cash receipting
  • Payroll
  • Accounts payable/receivable
  • Fraud prevention
  • Cash reconciliation
  • Utility billing
  • Cost allocation
  • Investments
  • Budget
  • Annual reports

Training Schedule

Registration includes coffee, tea, and lunch on all days (except Friday). During the bootcamp, attendees can sign up for an optional "1-on-1" session to meet with Eric or Cheryl between 4:15 PM - 5 PM.

  Mon, Jun 9 Tue, Jun 10 Wed, Jun 11 Thu, Jun 12 Fri, Jun 13
Format In-Person In-Person In-Person In-Person In-Person
Bootcamp 10 AM - 4 PM 9 AM - 4 PM 9 AM - 4 PM 9 AM - 4 PM 9 AM - 12 PM
1-on-1 meetings 4:15 PM - 5 PM  4:15 PM - 5 PM 4:15 PM - 5 PM 4:15 PM - 5 PM  N/A

Who Should Attend?

This training is intended for new clerk/treasurers and finance directors from small cities and counties with minimal experience in municipal finance in Washington. Special purpose districts are also welcome to attend, although some material is only applicable to cities and counties.

Presenters

  • Eric Lowell, Finance Consultant, MRSC. Eric Lowell joined MRSC in December 2020 as a Finance Consultant after working in local finance for over 14 years. He has worked for a local city and a special purpose district in Washington. Eric has experience as an accounts payable clerk, payroll clerk, finance analyst, finance supervisor, and a finance director. At MRSC, Eric provides guidance to local government on various financial issues.
  • Cheryl Grant, Finance Consultant, MRSC. Cheryl joined MRSC in August 2023 as a finance consultant. Cheryl has many years of experience working in local government finance, particularly with small cities. Prior to coming to MRSC, Cheryl spent 13 years as the finance director for the City of Chelan, as well as consulting on a variety of finance-related topics for small cities.

Credits

This training is eligible for:

Training Scholarships

Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP)

The Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) is supporting small member-county attendance to the upcoming bootcamp by paying for up to three (3) registrations, limit one (1) per member. This offer covers the cost of registration only and travel/meal costs associated with this training will be the county's responsibility. Those wishing to take advantage of this offer are asked to contact your county risk manager who will provide you with a free discount code to be used during registration. To learn if you are a WCRP member or if you have questions about WCRP scholarship opportunities, please contact MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov.

Washington Counties Risk Group (WCRG)

The Washington Counties Risk Group (WCRG) will provide limited scholarships for this training. Those wishing to take advantage of this offer are asked to respectfully contact your WCRG risk manager, Mark Sherwood at msherwood@chooseclear.com to request the registration code before you register.

Cities Insurance Association of Washington (CIAW)

The Cities Insurance Association of Washington (CIAW) will provide limited scholarships for this training. Those wishing to take advantage of this offer are asked to respectfully contact your CIAW risk manager, Mark Sherwood at msherwood@chooseclear.com to request the registration code before you register.

Risk Management Service Agency (AWC-RMSA)

This training is eligible for a Risk Management Service Agency (RMSA) reimbursement scholarship under their scholarship program policy. RMSA Scholarships are only available to current members of the RMSA. Members must submit an application, prior to attending the event, for approval by RMSA staff. Contact rmsa@awcnet.org to submit an application.

Click on each of the links above to learn more or read about other scholarship opportunities.

Payment Policy: Payments for this training is completed online via card. If offline payment is required, an administrative fee of $5.00 will be added to the total registration cost. To request an invoice, please contact Ula Kamaka (UKamaka@mrsc.org).

Refund Policy: Refunds, minus a 5% processing fee, will be provided until the registration deadline at 5 PM on Friday, May 9 at 5 PM. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows after the registration deadline. To request a refund, please contact Ula Kamaka (UKamaka@mrsc.org).