SB 827 Compliance Training: Essential Fiscal and Financial Oversight for Public Agency Officials

Senate Bill 827 (SB 827), effective as of January 1, 2026, requires covered local agency officials to complete mandatory fiscal and financial training every two years. Additionally, newly appointed or hired officials are required to complete the training within six months of assuming office or employment.

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), in collaboration with public finance professionals from Regional Government Services (RGS), will co-present a webinar designed to satisfy SB 827’s mandatory training requirements while providing practical, real-world guidance on financial oversight and stewardship of public resources.

This training focuses on the core fiscal responsibilities of public agency officials and staff, offering actionable instruction on budgeting, financial controls, long-term planning, and risk management. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their legal and fiduciary obligations, common financial pitfalls facing public agencies, and best practices to promote transparency, accountability, and fiscal sustainability.

The program is tailored for elected and appointed officials, executives, and staff with fiscal responsibilities and is suitable for agencies seeking to ensure compliance with SB 827 while strengthening sound financial governance.

Training topics include:

Fiscal oversight responsibilities
Budget development, financial policies, and long-term fiscal planning
Financial reporting, auditing, and internal controls
Capital financing, debt management, and revenue mechanisms
Pensions, other postemployment benefits, and financial risk management
Cash management and investments
Financial considerations related to procurement and contracting

Course length: 2 hours

Cost:

On-Demand	$75 per person	Participants will be provided a link to access the on-demand recording which will remain active for 60 days. The training may be watched at their leisure and may be viewed in more than one sitting. A training completion certificate will be available for download once the registrant has completed the 2 hour course.
Live, Virtual Training	flat rate of $2,000	The live, virtual training can be conducted via Zoom or BBK’s webinar platform. A training recording link can be provided to those who are unable to attend, which will be active for 60 days.
In-Person Training	flat rate of $3,000 plus travel	The BBK and RGS presenters will travel to the client to provide the training, live and in-person.

To access our full suite of training options and registration portal, please click here. For any questions, please email events@bbklaw.com.