Resources for Competency 9:
Uses financial analysis methods (e.g., cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, cost-utility analysis, and return on investment) for decision making and programmatic prioritization related to performance management and quality improvement.

• Estimating Return on Investment for Public Health Improvements: This resource shares the beta test results of a tool for public health return on investment, and includes information on using the tool, including how it can be used to measure and communicate public health effectiveness to policymakers, funders, administrators, and the general public.
• Introduction to Applied Financial Management in Public Health: This web-based introductory-level course is designed to increase awareness of key public health financial management concepts, such as budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, and forecasting.
• Public Health Financial Management Competencies: This article provides a set of public health financial management competencies, which can be used as the basis for creation of job descriptions, evaluation of performance, designing improvements, and identifying gaps.
• Public Health Uniform National Data System (PHUNDS): This web-based financial data collection and analysis portal, developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials, allows local health departments to enter financial and demographic data, generating feedback on financial and operation conditions through dashboards, benchmarking, and analysis of program financial performance.
• Public Health Finance and Management: This resource provides access to information on financing and management of public health systems, including training, research and analysis, news and events, literature, and funding opportunities.