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The Academy
for New York State's Local Officials

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 8, 2025 | 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 22, 2025 | 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 5, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

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.

February 16 - 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM New York

This training school will be hosted by the Association of Towns 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 at www.nytowns.org.

February 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

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.

March 5 - 6, 2025 | 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.