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.

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.

April 15 - 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Albany

The New York Government Finance Officers' Association (NYGFOA) Annual Conference provides information sharing and training opportunities for elected and appointed local government officials. The conference is being held at the Albany Marriott. OSC will be presenting and be available for technical assistance. For more information, visit www.nysgfoa.org.

April 19 - 22, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Albany

OSC will be presenting and have an information booth available at the NYSTCA Annual Conference being held at the Crowne Plaza Albany - Desmond Hotel. For details and registration information, please visit www.nystca.com.

April 20 - 21, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM Oneida

The Tug Hill Local Government Conference provides information sharing and training opportunities for elected and appointed local government officials and is being held at Turning Stone Casino in Verona. OSC will be presenting and available for technical assistance. For more information, visit www.tughill.org.

April 27 - 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ontario

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 Hotel Canandaigua, and features a number of OSC/CPE accredited sessions. For registration information, please visit www.nytowns.org.

April 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

This session will provide an overview of recent GASB statements as well as miscellaneous accounting updates implemented by OSC. The session will discuss how local governments will need to account for and report these changes in the Annual Financial Report (AFR).