Local Official Training Unit

The Comptroller's Office offers a full range of resources, training and information for local officials to help them provide taxpayers with the best services possible. Select any of the following links to open/close a list of links to information on available training under each topic:

Instructor-Led Courses

• Introduction to Governmental Accounting (Basic Accounting School)
• Accounting Principles and Procedures (Advanced Accounting School)
• Custom Training

On-line Tutorials

• Cash Management: A Tutorial for Local Governments and School Districts
• Capital Planning and Budgeting: A Tutorial for Local Government Officials
• Multiyear Financial Planning: A Tutorial for Local Government Officials

On-line and Statewide Training

• On-line Training for School Board Members
• On-line Training for Town and Village Justices
• Teleconferences
• Training Events On-line

Other Helpful Information

• Fire District Training Providers
• Local Government Financial Toolboxes
• Local Government Management Guides

Scholarship Money Available: The New York State Society of Municipal Finance Officers (NYSMFO) is offering scholarships to their members to help defer continuing education costs related to your position as a government finance officer. Applications are available at The New York State Society of Municipal Finance Officers (NYSMFO) website.