May 6 - 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Albany

The Town Finance and Personnel School is a 2-day educational event co-sponsored by the Association of Towns and the OSC being held at the Marriott Albany, and features a number of OSC/CPE accredited sessions. For registration information, please visit 2026 Town Finance and Personnel School - Albany.

May 12 - 13, 2026 | 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM Virtual

This multi-day school is designed to familiarize participants with the basic concepts of governmental accounting and give them a working knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures such as understanding debits and credits, a discussion of the modified accrual system of accounting, the practice of maintaining the books and records, developing and accounting for the annual budget, as well as the year-end closing process.

May 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

This webinar will provide town supervisors, village mayors, municipal clerks and treasurers an overview of the financial and internal control responsibilities of municipal officials regarding justice courts. Interested Justices and court clerks are also welcome to attend.

May 20 - 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Warren

The County Finance School is a multi-day educational training event co-sponsored by the NYSAC and the OSC being held at The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, and features a number of OSC/CPE accredited sessions. Visit NYSAC Finance School for more information.

June 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

This presentation will explain the purpose of encumbrances, when they should be used and the benefits of a properly established encumbrance system. We will also discuss the necessary accounting entries and the impact of encumbrances on the budget.

June 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Allegany

The Southern Tier West Annual Local Government Conference provides information sharing and training opportunities for elected and appointed local government officials. This conference is being held at Houghton University. OSC will be presenting and available for technical assistance. For more information, visit Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board.

June 10 - 11, 2026 | 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.

June 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Steuben

The Southern Tier Central Regional Leadership Conference provides information sharing and training opportunities for elected and appointed local government officials. This conference is being held at Corning Community College. OSC will be presenting and available for technical assistance. For more information, visit Southern Tier Central: Regional Leadership Conference.