2025-26 CHEAC Public Health Fiscal Training Series

In-Person – Sacramento, California

Local health jurisdictions are a key part of the nation’s public health system. The effective delivery of local public services, and ultimately, a healthier California, demands a workforce skilled in strategic public health financing. Evolving public health policies, priorities, and funding requires public health leaders to think beyond general accounting and fiscal management. How well local health jurisdictions plan, manage, allocate, and optimize funding ultimately impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of services and the health of its population. The content of this training series will blend financial expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills specific to furthering the impact of local health jurisdictions.

This training is open to all levels of local health department staff. We encourage LHDs to consider sending personnel representing leadership, program, and fiscal staff areas.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a four-part training series. Attendees will comprise a training cohort. Individuals are expected pay the full registration fee at the time of registration and attend each session of the training series.

Registration is limited to 100 participants; enrollment is available on a first-come, first-enrolled basis. Registration payment may be made via credit card OR check/ACH transfer. For check/ACH transfer payment, please complete the invoice request form accessible in the blue box at upper right of this page.

Overall Learning Objectives:

• Navigate Public Health Budgeting – Understand federal, state, and local budget processes, funding flows, and key financial policies impacting public health and health services.
• Strengthen Financial Leadership – Develop strategic financial 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 Grant & 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.