Implementing Strategic Plans

February 21, 2024

This interactive session is designed to empower local governments in effectively implementing strategic plans. Whether your community already has a strategic plan in place or you’re looking to kickstart the process, this session is tailored to provide your team with valuable insights and actionable tips. Topics covered in the session include:

  • How to align your local government’s annual budget to support the goals outlined in your plan
  • How to develop and utilize data to monitor plan progress and measure success
  • Ways to communicate the plan to internal and external stakeholders
  • Tips for fostering plan ownership through employee engagement

Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.

When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.

The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.