March 4 - 5, 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.

March 10 - 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monroe

The Symposium is a multi-day training experience for Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) management and staff being held at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. OSC will be presenting Accounting and Reporting for SWCD's, and Budgeting, and be available for technical assistance. More information can be found by visiting www.nyscdea.com/training-sessions.

March 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

Please join us for a general overview of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, along with strategies to prepare for the upcoming release.

March 13 - 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Dutchess

The Capital Area Fire Districts Association (CAFDA) is collaborating with the OSC for an educational workshop covering many Fire District topics including budgeting, accounting and internal controls. This training is being held at Rombout Fire District in Fishkill. For more information, visit www.cafda.net.

March 18, 2026 | 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.

March 27 - 28, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cortland

The Capital Area Fire Districts Association (CAFDA) is collaborating with the OSC for an educational workshop covering many Fire District topics including budgeting, accounting and internal controls. This training is being held at The Hub, McNeil & Co. in Cortland. For more information, visit www.cafda.net.

April 1 - 2, 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.

April 8, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process. We'll also discuss some common findings and best practice recommendations, in an effort to help you avoid similar circumstances and take corrective action before an audit.