“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This idiom, coined by Benjamin Franklin in 1736, still has the same meaning today: it is easier and better to stop a problem before it starts than to fix it after it has already happened.
This logic certainly applies to local government operations. When your municipality has sound practices, processes, systems, policies, controls, and standards in place, things run smoothly, predictably, and efficiently – and the municipality is more resilient and better able to weather storms (literally and figuratively) when they strike. Such structures and standards set you up for success no matter whether your audience is your auditors, your funders, or, most importantly, your residents.
Need help moving your municipality to the next level of trouble-free operations? Let our Municipal Operations Specialist help you.
Training & Learning Opportunities
VLCT offers members lots of ways to build their knowledge and capacity. One of these ways is through our many live trainings. We recognize that you are busy and often are not available when our trainings are offered, The best part is that all are recorded and these recordings, along with any training materials, are posted on our website through our online Store. So learn on your own time when its best for you. Here are a few opportunities for you consider hosted by VLCT's Municipal Operations Support team: