Brookings Executive Education

Program Series Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Finance for NonFinancial Managers

What do program managers need to know about federal financial management? What are the linkages between finance and program management? This three-day course on financial management will help you learn how to be a prudent financial steward and how to better perform aspects of your position that involve working with budgets.

You will discover how to ensure funds are used consistently with their appropriations, develop a business case for outsourcing, and prioritize projects to maximize limited resources. Gain confidence and competence to maintain the financial health of your organization.

OPM Competency

  • Financial Management

About the Instructor

Sallyanne Harper is the Vice-President and Executive Officer of AOC Solutions, Inc.’s Government Financial Management practice. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the GAO, a legislative branch accountability agency serving the Congress and the American people. Prior to coming to GAO, Ms. Harper was the Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).