Overview
The Authorities Budget Office conducts webinar training for Authority board members. This training is live, interactive and online. Completion of the session will satisfy the requirement that directors must participate in State approved training as required by Section 2824 of Public Authorities Law regarding their legal, fiduciary, financial and ethical responsibilities as board members of an authority.
For additional information, please see the Policy Guidance for Board Member Training below.
For a list of public authorities our office oversees, please refer to the following directories:
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ABO Policy Guidance 17-01: Board Member Training
This Guidance outlines the training requirements and best practices for state and local public authority boards, including the timeframes for board member training, the board members who are required to receive training, board member training that meets this requirement, and the need for refresher training.
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Training Sessions
Board Member Webinar Training
Participation in each training class will be limited to 20 people, provided on a first come first serve basis. Participants will be expected to ask and answer questions in the same manner as if they were in a classroom setting.
You will need the following to participate in the training:
- A telephone
- A quiet setting such as an office where you can close the door
- A computer with internet access
Due to this limited availability, submitting a registration request does not guarantee your registration. You will receive an email from the ABO confirming if your registration request was accepted. If you are confirmed for training, your email will include instructions on how to access the webinar training.
If your preferred session is closed, you will be directed to register for a different session.
Please be advised that technical support is limited to email ([email protected]) for those experiencing issues accessing the WebEx session. Our office will respond as best as possible.
Answers to some common issues/questions are below:
- I'm having trouble accessing the meeting. Try using a different browser (Chrome or Microsoft Edge)
- Do I need a phone and computer to join the meeting? Yes. The phone is used for audio and the computer is needed for the visual portion of the training.
- Can I use my phone or tablet instead of a computer? Yes, however, our office is not able to provide the same level of technical support for accessing the meeting on either of these devices.
Upcoming Online Board Member Training Sessions
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Additional training dates will be posted as they are scheduled. Please continue to check back for updates.
How to Register for Board Member Training Sessions
Complete the online registration request form by selecting the link below. Submitting a registration request does not guarantee your registration. You will receive an email from the ABO, with additional information, once our office reviews the registration details.