The Academy for New York State's Local Officials
Webinars
| Topics | Webinar | Date | Length | Availability | Related Resources |
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| Advisory | Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board 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. |
2025-01-22 | |
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| Specialized | Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials 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. |
2025-01-08 | |
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| Accounting | Accounting for Length of Service Award Programs (LOSAP) 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. |
2024-12-04 | |||
| Reporting | NYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials 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. |
2024-11-13 | |
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| Accounting | Accounting for Capital Assets 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. |
2024-11-06 | |
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| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2 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. |
2024-10-16 | 51:56 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Risk Management – Part 1 Cybersecurity Risk Management is an ongoing and multifaceted process that requires involvement of an entire organization. This webinar will walk through key aspects of the risk management process, including defining what cybersecurity risk is and discussing information security models and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help mitigate those 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. |
2024-10-02 | 50:02 | ||
| Reporting | Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments. |
2024-09-12 | 37:43 | ||
| Reporting | The New Local Government Contact Management (LGCM) System OSC will be releasing a new system for maintaining municipal contact information and ensuring important OSC communications are received timely, and by the current local government officials. This session will walk through how to create, modify, verify and remove municipal official contact records. Note: This system affects Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Fire Districts and Libraries. |
2024-08-19 | 19:00 | ||
| Fraud | Fraud Prevention and Detection This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks. |
2024-08-07 | 50:08 | ||
| Reporting | Constitutional Tax Limit Reporting This webinar will provide an overview of the Constitutional Tax Limit. Presenters will explain Constitutional Tax Limit reporting requirements and review common reporting errors. They will also demonstrate how to complete the Constitutional Tax Limit form using OSC's online reporting system. This filing requirement applies to all Counties, Cities, and Villages located in New York State. |
2024-07-24 | 50:07 | ||
| Accounting | Accounting for Capital Projects Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment. A significant portion of this session will walk through the journal entries related to different components of the capital project process. |
2024-07-17 | 50:01 | ||
| Policies | Seeking Competition in Procurement The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements. |
2024-06-26 | 45:24 | ||
| Budgeting | Multiyear Planning In this session, local officials will learn the importance of adopting a thorough multiyear financial plan and a multiyear capital plan. We will discuss how having a well-developed and routinely reviewed multiyear plan for both your finances and your capital assets can significantly increase the reliability of your budgeting, assist in monitoring financial condition, and help create a platform for increasing meaningful communication both within your municipality, as well as with your taxpayers. |
2024-06-05 | 57:19 | ||
| Internal Controls | What to Expect from an OSC Audit This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to 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. |
2024-05-15 | 50:00 | ||
| Reporting | Justice Court Fund Reporting Changes The Office of the State Comptroller is replacing the Justice Court Fund Internet Report (JCFIR) with a new Justice Court Fund Reporting (JCR) application to collect the monthly court activities. Come learn about the new system’s features and how to access and navigate reports. |
2024-04-24 | 33:32 | ||
| Accounting | Understanding the Budget Process This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the requirements and options for amending the budget, and the reports necessary for successfully monitoring the budget during the year. |
2024-04-03 | 55:49 | ||
| Reporting | Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Non-Calendar Year Filers Please join us for a general overview of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, along with strategies to prepare for the upcoming release. |
2024-03-12 | 23:34 | ||
| Reporting | NYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials 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. |
2024-03-06 | 22:15 | ||
| Accounting | Overview of Governmental Accounting This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances. We’ll also discuss resources available from the Comptroller’s Office to assist fiscal officers with their responsibilities. |
2024-02-28 | 50:07 | ||
| Internal Controls | Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process This session 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. |
2024-02-07 | 50:10 | ||
| Internal Controls | Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board 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. |
2024-01-24 | 50:23 | ||
| Reporting | Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials 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. |
2024-01-10 | 28:46 | ||
| Reporting | OSC’s Annual Financial Report (AFR) The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has replaced the AUD with the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) application to collect annual financial reports submitted by local governments. Come learn about the new system’s features, how to access and navigate reports, what additional information you need to report and some common reporting errors to avoid. |
2023-12-06 | 32:14 | ||
| Accounting | Financial Condition Analysis (for Board Members) Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action. This presentation will help board members examine the use of financial reports, results of operations and financial trend analysis to determine and monitor their municipality's financial condition. |
2023-11-08 | 51:08 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Governance for Local Governments and Schools – Part 2 Although no single practice or policy on its own can adequately safeguard a local government’s or school’s IT assets, there are several cybersecurity governance efforts that, if properly enacted and monitored, collectively increase the odds IT assets will remain safe. This webinar will focus on establishing cybersecurity governance through policies and procedures, training, IT contingency planning and other efforts key to cybersecurity risk decision-making. This session is part of a 2-part live webinar series for local government and school officials as the Office of the State Comptroller is again recognizing October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. |
2023-10-24 | 47:29 | ||
| Internal Controls | Proactive Cybersecurity Steps for Local Governments and Schools – Part 1 This webinar will walk through proactive steps that local government and school officials should take, and demonstrate how those steps can help thwart ransomware attacks at five key points during a typical ransomware attack. This session is part of a 2-part live webinar series for local government and school officials as the Office of the State Comptroller is again recognizing October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. |
2023-10-11 | 39:52 | ||
| Reporting | Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments. |
2023-09-12 | 39:34 | ||
| Internal Controls | Management's Responsibility for Internal Controls Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur and remain undetected. |
2023-08-02 | 50:58 | ||
| Budgeting | Multiyear Financial Planning This session will help local governments create an effective multiyear financial planning process that helps identify and manage potential fiscal difficulties before crises emerge. We will discuss suggestions on how to make good long-term revenue and expenditure projections; measure expected benefits from proposed local actions; and draw those projections together in a useful document for local decision-makers and other audiences. |
2023-07-19 | 46:01 | ||
| Reporting | Getting Started with the New Annual Financial Report Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features and discussion of important changes in reporting. Presenters will provide training resources and answer questions during the presentation. This is for 5/31 through 7/31 fiscal year-end filers. |
2023-05-23 | 47:05 | ||
| Budgeting | Multiyear Capital Planning This session will discuss how to develop a capital plan, including the process of identifying capital needs and inventorying, and establishing criteria to prioritize projects. The session will also discuss challenges to effective capital planning, the importance of encouraging public participation and assessing budgetary impacts. We will conclude with resources available to aid in your capital planning. |
2023-04-05 | 46:17 | ||
| Reporting | NYSLRS Regulation 315.4 for Elected and Appointed Officials This session will cover the reporting requirements under Regulation 315.4 for elected and appointed officials who are members of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). We will discuss what is required for elected and appointed officials (a record of activities), and employers (a standard workday and reporting resolution and adjustments to days reported). |
2023-03-01 | 33:31 | ||
| Reporting | Getting Started with the New Annual Financial Report Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features and discussion of important changes in reporting. Presenters will provide training resources and answer questions during the presentation. This is for 2/28 and 3/31 fiscal year-end filers. |
2023-02-15 | 50:06 | ||
| Reporting | Property Tax Cap Reporting for School Districts This session will provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system. |
2023-02-09 | 28:53 | ||
| Policies | Investing and Protecting Public Funds This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow forecasting. |
2023-01-18 | 48:50 | ||
| Budgeting | Using Open Book New York Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data. |
2022-12-14 | 43:48 | ||
| Reporting | Common Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and how these errors will be handled in the new Annual Financial Reporting application (to be released in 2023). There will be an opportunity to submit questions to our staff which will be answered at the end of the presentation. |
2022-12-07 | 55:34 | ||
| Reporting | NYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials 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. |
2022-11-30 | 38:08 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 5: Phishing Learn how to recognize and report phishing emails and schemes to protect your municipality from the risk of unauthorized access. |
2022-10-31 | 12:34 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 4: Passwords Passwords are one of the most critical controls that help to enable a strong cybersecurity posture. Learn how to help strengthen your municipality’s password practices. |
2022-10-24 | 8:34 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 3: Multifactor Authentication Learn about the basics of multifactor authentication and how it can help strengthen cybersecurity defenses. |
2022-10-17 | 8:55 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 2: Software Management Learn about software management practices that you can implement in your municipality to help mitigate cybersecurity threats. |
2022-10-11 | 10:36 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 1: Cybersecurity Foundations Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT controls that can help bolster your municipality’s cybersecurity. |
2022-10-03 | 11:42 | ||
| Reporting | AFR Modernization – Uploading Financial Data with Bulk Load This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to upload Financial Statement data into the AFR using a newly developed bulk load feature, including a demonstration of how to properly format files for bulk load. Our staff will also provide a brief demonstration of the new process for submitting filing extension requests. There will be an opportunity to submit questions to our staff which will be answered at the end of the presentation. Please share this invitation with anyone that works on the preparation of the Annual Financial Report for your entity. |
2022-09-22 | 28:21 | ||
| Reporting | Property Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting system. |
2022-09-08 | 36:22 | ||
| Reporting | AFR Modernization – Employee and Retiree Benefits Schedule This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to complete the Employee and Retiree Benefits Schedule. Our staff will provide a live demonstration of how to complete this schedule and how to resolve any triggered validation rules. There will be an opportunity to submit questions to our staff which will be answered at the end of the presentation. Please share this invitation with anyone that works on the preparation of the Annual Financial Report for your entity. |
2022-07-20 | 36:30 | ||
| Reporting | AFR Modernization – Validation Rules in the Statement of Indebtedness This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, you will learn how to resolve broken validation rules (edits) in the Statement of Indebtedness. Our staff will provide some live examples in the application and will demonstrate resources being developed to assist you. There will be an opportunity to submit questions to our staff which will be answered at the end of the presentation. Please share this invitation with anyone that works on the preparation of the Annual Financial Report for your entity. |
2022-02-10 | 46:00 | ||
| Accounting | Understanding Fund Balance This session will explain what fund balance is, the components of fund balance and considerations when monitoring and analyzing the various levels of fund balance. |
2021-12-01 | 48:45 | ||
| Internal Controls | Internal Controls for Tax Collection Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages. |
2021-11-10 | 50:36 | ||
| Reporting | AFR Modernization – The Statement of Indebtedness and Bond Repayment Schedule This webinar will provide a detailed walkthrough of the Statement of Indebtedness and Bond Repayment Schedules which will be included in the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). We will discuss the data required to complete these schedules and explain how to complete them. There will be an opportunity to submit questions to our staff which will be answered at the end of the presentation. Please share with anyone that works on the preparation of the Annual Financial Report for your entity. |
2021-11-03 | 41:00 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Web Series Week 4 – Ransomware – How to Avoid Being the Next Victim This session will focus on one of the most prolific and expensive malwares in cyber history, Ransomware. We will define ransomware, provide examples of recent ransomware attacks, share insights on how these attacks have evolved over time, and discuss best practices that computer users and managers can follow to lower their chances of becoming the next ransomware victim. |
2021-10-25 | 51:14 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Web Series Week 3 – Wireless Security and Technology – Let's Secure Your Wireless Technology This session will expand on another key area within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: wireless technology and security. We will share best practices for improving the security of your municipal or school wireless networks, and protecting against FragAttacks, KRACK attacks and other common wireless threats. |
2021-10-18 | 30:06 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now? This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible. Discussion topics will include: how IT contingency planning fits into broader business continuity and disaster recovery planning, best practices for developing a comprehensive IT contingency plan, and IT controls to consider as part of the plan including backups. |
2021-10-12 | 22:03 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity Web Series Week 1 – IT Governance – What is it? How do we do it? And Why is it Important? This session will discuss a conceptual framework for a comprehensive cybersecurity program. Discussion topics will include the top 12 areas of concerns: IT Policy; IT Security Training and Awareness; Computer Hardware, Software and Data Inventories; Contracts for IT Services; Virus Protection; Patch Management; Access Controls; Online Banking; Wireless Networks; Firewalls and Intrusion Detection; Physical Controls; and Information Technology Contingency Planning. We will also use the Security Self-Assessment to see which areas of concerns you should focus on in your IT environment. |
2021-10-04 | 44:58 | ||
| Internal Controls | Internal Controls for Billed Receivables and User Charges Please join us as we discuss internal control framework for billed receivables and user charges, and go through the elements of a control environment to help ensure these activities are appropriate and safeguarded. |
2021-08-18 | 49:04 | ||
| Reporting | AFR Modernization – Overview This webinar will provide a demonstration of the AFR (Annual Financial Report) application currently being developed. We will explain how you start a report, enter data into the financial statements, manage codes, enter adjustments, resolve validation rule errors and submit a report. There will be an opportunity to submit questions to our staff which will be answered at the end of the presentation. |
2021-07-29 | 50:47 | ||
| Budgeting | Shared Services in Local Government This session will discuss the benefits and challenges of establishing cooperative ventures with local government partners, recommended practices and resources to assist you. |
2021-05-26 | 45:06 | ||
| Accounting | Accounting for Encumbrances This presentation will explain the purpose of encumbrances, when they should be used and the benefits of a properly established encumbrance system. We will also discuss the necessary accounting entries and the impact of encumbrances on the budget. |
2021-05-19 | 43:26 | ||
| Internal Controls | Internal Controls for Cash Disbursements Please join us as we discuss the internal control framework for cash disbursements, including steps for assessing risks and implementing safeguards. |
2021-04-21 | 58:26 | ||
| Budgeting | Understanding the True Costs of Services This session will help local officials identify the true costs of the services they provide. Without accurate information regarding the true costs, it is impossible for local officials to determine if a service is being provided in a cost effective manner or if cost savings could be achieved. We will discuss tools and best practices available for local officials to use when determining their true costs of services. |
2021-02-04 | 52:00 | ||
| Reporting | Reporting Responsibilities for Soil and Water Conservation Districts Join us for an overview of the Annual Treasurer’s Report filed by Soil and Water Conservation Districts with OSC. We will discuss the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and basis of accounting and pitfalls to avoid when completing the report. In addition, we will provide an overview of our Data Management Unit and OSC resources available for districts in their fiscal responsibilities. |
2021-01-26 | 1:08:09 | ||
| Accounting | Accounting and Reporting Update GASB Statement 84 changes how local governments account for fiduciary activities. This webinar will provide an overview of GASB Statement 84, as well as guidance on identifying fiduciary activities for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The webinar will also discuss how local governments and school districts will need to account for and report these activities in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and the ST-3. Additionally, updates to OSC’s Accounting and Financial Reporting for Fiduciary Activities as Required by GASB Statement 84 accounting bulletin will also be discussed, including updated AUD/ST-3 account codes for governmental, fiduciary and proprietary funds as a result of GASB Statement 84 implementation. |
2021-01-19 | 32:00 |
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| Internal Controls | Fiscal Responsibilities of the Village Clerk/Treasurer Please join us as we discuss the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities. |
2020-12-15 | 50:04 | ||
| Ethics | Conflict of Interests and Ethics for Municipal Officers and Employees (GML, Article 18) This presentation will discuss article 18 of the General Municipal Law, which is the principal State statute governing conflicts of interest on the part of municipal officers and employees. |
2020-11-05 | 51:02 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity for Local Governments and Schools Virtual Series - Week 4 Tying up loose ends – This on-demand webinar will focus on tying up loose ends to refine and finalize a comprehensive cybersecurity program. Discussion topics include assessing threats, identifying attacks, as well as best practices related to: physical access; disaster recovery; and audit trails and logs. |
2020-10-26 | 31:07 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity for Local Governments and Schools Virtual Series - Week 3 Protecting against unseen dangers – This on-demand webinar will address various system threats. Discussion topics will include external threats and attacks, as well as best practices related to identifying potential vulnerabilities of networks and individual computers, including wireless access. |
2020-10-20 | 30:51 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity for Local Governments and Schools Virtual Series - Week 2 WE are our own biggest threat – This on-demand webinar will focus on addressing threats created by the very users of your systems. Discussion topics will include “inside” threats and attacks, as well as, best practices related to: website content threats; internet use risks; malicious software infections; balancing user accounts with permissions and privileges; and strong password practices. |
2020-10-13 | 37:35 | ||
| Internal Controls | Cybersecurity for Local Governments and Schools Virtual Series - Week 1 WHERE do we start? – This on-demand webinar will discuss putting together a conceptual framework for a comprehensive cybersecurity program. Discussion topics will include current threats, lessons from recent attacks, as well as, best practices related to: personal, private and sensitive information; IT asset inventories; policies and procedures; IT security awareness; and written IT agreements. |
2020-10-06 | 51:36 | ||
| Reporting | AFR Modernization – Financial Funds This webinar will provide you a detailed walk through of the fund financial statements in the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). |
2020-09-15 | 55:00 | ||
| Budgeting | Managing Your Budget in Times of Fiscal Stress This session will examine a step by step approach to effectively manage your municipal budget in a year where you predict fiscal stress to occur due to a material loss of revenues or increase in expenditures, or in times of emergencies such as extreme weather events, or other widespread emergencies. |
2020-08-27 | 59:50 | ||
| Internal Controls | Internal Controls for Payroll This session will cover the internal control framework for payroll, including steps for assessing risks and implementing safeguards. |
2020-08-11 | 51:43 | ||
| Policies | Developing an Effective Fund Balance Policy Webinar Please join us as we explain the components of fund balance, factors to consider when determining a reasonable amount of fund balance, and the need for an effective fund balance policy. |
2020-07-01 | 52:34 | ||
| Reporting | Reporting Requirements This webinar will provide an overview of the reporting requirements for your local government or fire district. |
2020-06-24 | 42:11 | ||
| Internal Controls | Internal Controls for Cash Receipts Please join us as we will cover the internal control framework for cash receipts, including steps for assessing risks and implementing safeguards. |
2020-06-16 | 57:45 | ||
| Internal Controls | Fiscal Responsibilities of the Town Clerk Please join us as we discuss the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities. |
2020-05-27 | 55:30 | ||
| Policies | Policies and Procedures for Managing Your Municipality/District Please join us as we focus on the many programmatic areas where written policies are either required or highly recommended. |
2020-05-20 | 57:07 | ||
| Internal Controls | Internal Controls for Inventory and Equipment Please join us as we discuss internal control framework for inventory and equipment, and go through the elements of a control environment to help ensure assets are protected. |
2020-05-15 | 1:10:30 | ||
| Accounting | Accounting for Interfund Loans Please join us as we explain how interfund loans work and provide examples of situations in governmental accounting when they may be necessary. |
2020-04-16 | 35:35 | ||
| Accounting | Accounting and Reporting Update GASB Statement 84 changes how local governments account for fiduciary activities. This webinar will provide guidance on identifying fiduciary activities for accounting and financial reporting purposes and how local governments and school districts will need to account for and report these activities in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and the ST-3. In addition, GASB Statement 87 changes how local governments classify and account for leases. This webinar will discuss the specific changes and what local governments and school districts should be doing now to prepare. |
2020-03-18 | 33:07 | ||
| Current Issues | Just Elected - What Do You Do Now? Please join us for this informative session as representatives from the Office of the State Comptroller and the Association of Towns of the State of New York provide an overview of topics essential to serving in Town government. |
2019-12-12 | 1:43:16 | ||
| Reporting | Justice Court Fund: Back to the Basics Webinar Please join us to learn how to minimize errors in your court financial records and monthly reports, and to facilitate a smooth and accurate transition when justice changes occur. |
2019-11-20 | 30:36 | ||
| Budgeting | Commonly Misunderstood Concepts in Budgeting This session will identify the most commonly misunderstood concepts in budgeting by Local Government and School District management, help explain how to properly implement these concepts, and ways to prevent pitfalls in the budget process. |
2019-11-19 | 1:19:03 | ||
| Budgeting | Managing Your Cash Flow This webinar will help local officials understand various procedures to control and account for cash. We will include key information on cash control and reporting, collection and disbursement procedures and cash flow forecasting and how these activities affect cash flow models. |
2019-07-24 | 47:02 | ||
| Accounting | Accounting for Capital Assets 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. |
2019-06-13 | 40:25 | ||
| Accounting | Accounting and Reporting Update GASB Statement 75 changes how local governments account for other post employment benefits (OPEB). This webinar will cover accounting and reporting for OPEB under this new standard. Specifically, we will discuss how the statement will affect local governments and school districts, address reporting changes in the AUD/ST-3, and review sample journal entries for both governmental and proprietary funds. |
2018-07-31 | 37:10 | ||
| Reporting | Tax Data Verification for Towns and Cities Learn more about OSC's new online Tax Data Verification (TDV) form, which completes the transition from MA-144 forms to a web-based TDV application. OSC staff will discuss how the reporting requirement works and walk participants through the TDV application in OSC's Online Services portal. Local officials who provide OSC with TDV information for town and county purposes, whether that's a pdf of a tax roll or all TDV interactions for their municipality, are invited. |
2018-05-23 | 26:35 | ||
| Reporting | New Tax Data Verification Application OSC Presenters will focus on the new filing process and provide a demonstration of the new Tax Data Verification application in our Online Services portal. |
2018-02-21 | 35:05 |