In-Person – Sacramento, California
| Session 1: Federal, State, & Local Budgets | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Session 2: Public Health & Health Services Programs | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm and Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Session 3: 1991 Health Realignment | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Session 4: Financial Management Nuts & Bolts | Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm and Thursday, March 4, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Local health jurisdictions are a key part of the nation’s public health system. The effective delivery of local public health programs and services – and ultimately, a healthier California – requires a workforce skilled in strategic public health financing. As public health policies, priorities, and funding streams evolve, leaders must think beyond traditional accounting and fiscal management to ensure resources are aligned with program needs and community priorities. How well local health jurisdictions plan, manage, allocate, and optimize funding directly influences the quality, reach, and impact of their programs and services. This training series blends financial expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to strengthen both fiscal operations and program effectiveness, supporting local health jurisdictions in advancing meaningful and sustainable public health outcomes.
This four-part training series is open to all levels of local health department staff. We strongly encourage LHDs to consider sending personnel from leadership, program, and/or fiscal staff areas.
All training events will occur in-person in Sacramento; no virtual participation will be offered. Attendees will comprise a training cohort. Individuals must pay the full registration fee at time of enrollment and attend each session of the series. Registrants who attend all sessions in the series will receive a completion certificate. Registration is limited to 90 participants and available on a first come, first enrolled basis.
Registration Fee: $2,000 (payable via credit card, check, or ACH transfer; one fee for entire series)
Session dates are as follows:
- Session 1: June 3, 2026
- Session 2: September 2-3, 2026
- Session 3: December 2, 2026
- Session 4: March 3-4, 2027
Overall Training Series Learning Objectives:
- Navigate Public Health Budgeting – Understand federal, state, and local budget processes, funding flows, and key financial policies impacting public health and health programs and services.
- Strengthen Financial Leadership – Develop strategic financial and management skills to enhance budgeting, fiscal oversight, and collaboration between fiscal and program teams.
- Maximize and Manage Funding Sources – Leverage diverse public health funding streams, including state allocations, federal grants, and Medi-Cal-related programs.
- Ensure Fiscal Accountability & Compliance – Implement best practices for budgeting, expenditure tracking, reporting, and audit readiness.
- Enhance Program & Contract Management – Assess funding opportunities, develop effective scopes of work and budgets, and oversee procurement and contract performance.
- Integrate Blended & Braided Funding Strategies – Optimize resource allocation while ensuring compliance with multiple funding requirements.
- Improve Fiscal Forecasting & Advocacy – Use data-driven financial planning to anticipate budget changes, support decision-making, and effectively communicate fiscal needs.
Questions? Please contact admin@cheac.org or 916-327-7540.
