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.

February 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

This webinar will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

February 15 - 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM New York

This training school will be hosted by the New York Association of Towns (NYAOT) at the Marriott Marquis in NYC. OSC will be presenting multiple topics addressing accounting, budgeting, internal controls and other fiscal responsibilities. For details and registration information, please visit the Association of Towns website here.

February 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

The Annual Financial Report (AFR) is a vital tool for transparency that informs local officials, residents, other taxpayers, and State policymakers about the financial condition of New York's local governments. OSC audits have found that lack of reporting is often an indicator of poor record-keeping and other troubling financial practices, which often lead to fiscal difficulties going unnoticed. Catching up on a delinquent report is not an easy task and can become increasingly time-consuming with each subsequent year the entity hasn’t filed. Finance staff often contend with limited availability of accounting records and may need to rely on source documents to effectively organize the necessary information. This webinar is designed to help local government employees understand the necessary financial data for completing the AFR and where to obtain this data when formal accounting records are limited or unavailable. If your Local Government is behind on their AFR filing, this webinar should be used in conjunction with contacting our Data Management and should not be used as a stand-alone resource.