CBAC Continuing Education Sessions - Summer and Fall 2026
All sessions are virtual and will be recorded. To join, look for the session on the public calendar (add to Outlook or Apple Calendar by using the iCal feed format).
DATE | Topic + Presenter | Guiding Questions |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday August 26th 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Budget Transparency - presented by the Budget Office | What are county practices on the public awareness? Why can’t the public see the budget / budget scenarios earlier? What are potential strategies to deepen understanding of fiscal year budget realities by county departments? |
Wednesday September 30th 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Multnomah County’s New Strategic Plan - presented by Office of the COO, Department of County Management
Internal Services Rates and Rate-setting Process presented by the Department of County Assets | Strategic Plan 101: How is the strategic plan being used in budget prioritization? In what ways are metrics being evaluated, refined, improved? How should CBACs apply the Plan?
Internal Rates 101: What are they? Are they necessary? What services are charged? How are the rates set? On what schedule/timeline? What can Departments do to reduce their internal services costs? How should CBACs evaluate internal services costs? |
October 3rd, 7th, & 12th | FY28 New CBAC Member Orientation & Onboarding Sessions presented by the Office of Community Involvement and other County Offices | Session #1: CBAC 101 (In Person) - OCI Session #2: County 101 - County Attorney, Office of Diversity and Equity, OCI Session #3: Budget 101 - Budget Office |
Wednesday November 18th 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Budget Big Picture: Bonds / Forecast - Presented by Jeff Renfro and the Budget Office | What are challenges (and opportunities) in the upcoming cycle? Are there significant budget issues in this cycle beyond the general fund? To what extent does the County's programs depend on critical funding from other jurisdictions (metro, city, state, federal)?Are there multi-year considerations (e.g. capital projects, bonds)? What is most important for CBACs to know for this cycle? |