December 10 - 11, 2025 | 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM Virtual

This multi-day school is designed to familiarize participants with accounting and financial reporting requirements for local governments in New York. The course provides guidance on certain operational issues, such as cash management, purchasing, processing claims for payment, accounting for capital projects and utilizing reserve funds.

January 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.

January 14 - 16, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Albany

Co-sponsored with the New York Association of Towns (NYAOT), these training schools cover a broad range of topics and are intended for newly elected and continuing town supervisors, board members, fiscal personnel, and clerks. This event will be held at the Albany Capital Center. More information can be found here.

January 21 - 23, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Steuben

Co-sponsored with the New York Association of Towns (NYAOT), these training schools cover a broad range of topics and are intended for newly elected and continuing town supervisors, board members, fiscal personnel, and clerks. This event will be held at the Corning Radisson Hotel. More information can be found here.

January 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

The governing board’s oversight role can touch virtually every aspect of a local government’s operations. This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements. We will also provide resources available to assist in these oversight activities.