Meet DLS: Who we are and how we can help.

Are you new to local government or know someone who recently entered public service in a city or town? The Division of Local Services invites you to join us March 5th at 1pm for our latest webinar, “Meet DLS: Who we are and how we can help.” During the first half of the presentation, attendees will hear directly from DLS staff about our mission and the resources, guidance and information we offer to cities and towns across the Commonwealth. The second half will offer breakout rooms hosted by the Bureau of Local Assessment, Bureau of Accounts, and Financial Management Resource Bureau who will provide a high level overview of key concepts and functions that are important to your role.
 
In advance of the webinar, we suggest reviewing the following items linked below to better acquaint you with the subject matter we will be discussing:

• Introduction to DLS: This presentation provides a brief overview of DLS and the mission of each of its bureaus.
   
• City & Town New Officials edition: Published in June of 2023, this edition of our e-newsletter provides a great introduction to variety of municipal finance trainings and resources.
   
• Foundations in Municipal Finance for the New Official: A series of virtual training modules that guides participants through a fiscal year in municipal finance.
   
• Overview of Municipal Government: This video walks through the responsibilities of local officials and how they interact in managing municipal operations.
   
• Proposition 2 ½: This series explains the basic provisions of the fundamental feature of the Massachusetts municipal fiscal landscape in nine short videos.
   
• Teamwork in town government: Learn about the key players involved in managing a town’s finances and the core financial best practices common among fiscally stable communities.

Please contact dlstraining@dor.state.ma.us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!