VIRTUAL TRAINING | Three-Part Financial Management Trainings For Public Water Systems
Join the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for a three-part virtual financial management training designed to help public water systems strengthen long-term planning, operations and financial sustainability. This training is designed for public water system owners, managers, administrators and board members. Operators are also welcome to attend.
Training Schedule:
Part 1: Budgeting and Financial Management for Small Water Systems
Date: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Online Virtual Training (GoToWebinar)
Part 1 | Register* >
This training features practical, applied guidance across four one-hour sessions:
- Introduction, Pre-Test, and Overview of Financial Management
- Identifying Revenues and Expenses
- Best Practices for Structuring a Budget
- Budget Structuring Interactive Exercise
Part 2: Budgeting and Financial Management for Small Water Systems
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Online Virtual Training (GoToWebinar)
This training features practical, applied guidance across four one-hour sessions:
- Best Practices for Pricing a Budget
- Pricing a Budget Interactive Exercise
- Monitoring Financial Performance
- Wrap-Up
Part 3: Evaluating the Sufficiency of Rates
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to noon
Location: GoToWebinar
This training features practical, applied guidance across four one-hour sessions:
- Introduction and Pre-Test
- Projecting Revenues and Expenses
- Rate Setting Objectives
- Pricing and Structuring Rates Based on Objectives and Post-Test
*NOTE: Please register separately for each webinar to attend the full three-part series.
Professional Development Hours:
Participants may earn up to 12 professional development hours by attending the full three-part training series.
Training Facilitators:
Glenn Barnes, director, and Elora Arnette, associate director, with Water Finance Assistance will lead the training | Learn more about Water Finance Assistance >
Questions?
Contact ADEQ’s Capacity Development Program by:
Ph: 520-628-6729
Email >