October 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

Implementing the appropriate risk-reducing controls can help local governments and schools to anticipate cyber threats and increase the security of systems, data and assets. This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help mitigate associated risks. This session is part of a 2-part live webinar series for local government and school officials as the Office of the NYS Comptroller is proud to once again recognize October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

October 20 - 23, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Oneida

The Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York (AFDSNY) Annual Meeting provides educational and collaborative sessions for its members being held at Turning Stone Resort in Verona. OSC will be presenting and available for technical assistance. For more information, visit www.afdsny.org.

October 21 - 23, 2024 Saratoga

Each year public works officials and municipal engineers from around the state come together at the Public Works School to share ideas, learn from practitioners and develop successful strategies. OSC will be presenting and available for technical assistance. For more information, visit www.nycom.org.

November 6, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.

November 13, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s service credit in NYSLRS. During this training, we will go over what is required on an ROA, as well as walk you through how to complete an ROA utilizing a template, available on the NYSLRS website.

November 20 - 21, 2024 | 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.

December 4, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.