SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
The New NYS Retirement Contribution Amortization Program  Register Now  View Flyer
(1.0 CPE-Gov't Specialized Knowledge)
Course Level Introductory * No Prerequisite * Group Internet Based Training
NYS GFOA Member Rate: $50.00 // Nonmember Rate: $80.00

Presented by:
Nancy Burton, Assistant Comptroller of Operations, Division of Retirement Services,
Office of the State Comptroller

Webinar Learning Objectives 

For more information and details please "View Flyer" using the link above.

To receive CPE credit for this Webinar, you must complete and pass an assessment provided by NYS GFOA. You can obtain the assessment and CPE form by contacting Fred Shellard via email at the NYS GFOA office at shellard@nysgfoa.org. 

After completion of this Webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify and describe the primary categories of ARRA bonds;
• Define the major differences between ARRA bonds and traditional tax-exempt bonds;
• Document the steps and rules required to issue bonds through the NYS Municipal Bond Bank Agency ARRA Bond Pool;
• Identify and explain the non-pool options for issuing ARRA bonds; and
• List and discuss the factors which should be considered to determine if issuing ARRA bonds are a best option for an issuer.

To receive CPE credit for this Webinar, you must complete and pass an assessment provided by NYS GFOA. You can obtain the assessment and CPE form by contacting Fred Shellard via email at the NYS GFOA office at shellard@nysgfoa.org. 

The Webinar, conducted by Daniel J. Dustin, Executive Secretary for the New York State Board of Public Accountancy and J. Dwight Hadley, CPA, former Chair of the New York State Board of Public Accountancy, discussed the new law, which became effective on July 26th.  Now, every CPA who practices in the State, under the newly expanded definition of the practice of public accountancy, must register with the New York State Education Department (NYSED).  All professional services rendered by CPAs will constitute the "practice of public accountancy" regardless of whether such services are performed in a CPA firm, in industry, in government, or in academia, either for a client or for one's employer.  In addition, all CPAs must now meet the annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements.  This is of particular interest to CPAs who work in government as until the new law, they were not required to meet the continuing professional education requirements.    The new law has been implemented through emergency regulations adopted by NYSED with final regulations expected to be finalized before the end of the year.  

GASB 54: The Changing World of Fund Balance Reporting (2 CPE)   Register Now
NYS GFOA Member Rate: $65.00 // Nonmember Rate: $130.00 (Live presentation-June 24, 2009)

To receive CPE credit for this Webinar, you must complete and pass an assessment provided by NYS GFOA. You can obtain the assessment and CPE form by contacting Fred Shellard via email at the NYS GFOA office at shellard@nysgfoa.org. 

This program was conducted by Michael A. Genito, Principal of Government R&D Center, LLC and Director of the Edwin G. Michaelian Institute for Public Policy and Management at Pace University.

GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, substantially changes the focus and terminology used to report fund balance in the governmental funds. It also provides clarifications on the appropriate use of special revenue funds and capital project funds.

Calibrating Your Financial Compass (Recording no longer available for this program)

This program was conducted by Michael A. Genito, Principal of Government R&D Center, LLC and Director of the Edwin G. Michaelian Institute for Public Policy and Management at Pace University.  Mr. Genito, who most recently served as Comptroller and Assistant City Manager for the City of Rye, NY, has over 25 years of local government finance expertise and is a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) and Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM).   Mr. Genito addressed a number of critical issues on which finance professionals need to focus as governments brace for the impacts of the ongoing economic downturn.

Weathering the Storm...Managing Government Finances in Today's Fiscal Climate (No recording available for this program due to the time sensitive nature of certain data)