July 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

Department heads play a crucial role in assisting the Governing Board and the Budget Officer in the development of a structurally balanced budget. In this session, presenters will cover the role department heads play in the budget process, the importance of staying within adopted or amended budget levels at all times, and discuss why department heads may not be able to incur expenses equal to the full adopted amount of appropriations. CFOs, CEOs and Governing Board Members are also encouraged to attend this session.

August 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

This webinar will provide a better understanding of interfund transactions within governmental operations as provided for under GASB 1800.102 including; loans (interfund advances), interfund services provided and used, reimbursements and transfers (operating).

September 2 - 3, 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.

September 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

Presenters from the Office of the New York State Comptroller will provide preliminary information and summary results regarding the fiscal stress score release in September. Please note that this release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end counties, cities, towns and villages.

September 14 - 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saratoga

The Office of the State Comptroller is proud to partner with the New York Conference of Mayors for their 2026 Fall Training School in Saratoga Springs. Join us for various topics covering municipal operations, internal controls and governmental accounting. For more information, visit the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM).