Guidance

Find ABO issued Guidance documents below, including newly published guidance on Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and Open Meetings Law (OML) requirements.

New FOIL & OML Guidance

Tools to Help Guide Governance Practices Key Guidance

Policy Guidance

Policy guidance documents are available to assist public authorities comply with statutory requirements.

Policy Guidance

Recommended Practices

Recommended practice bulletins are intended to promote best practices and their incorporation into management policies is encouraged.

Recommended Practices

Reporting Resources

Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS)

Reporting Due Dates

Budget Reports Are Now Due From:

State authorities with fiscal years beginning on/before November 1, 2025

Local authorities with fiscal years beginning on/before November 1, 2025

Annual Reports Are Now Due From:

All authorities with fiscal years ending on/before May 31, 2025

All Reporting Dates

Board Member Training

Board Member Training Policy Guidance

View guidance that outlines training requirements and best practices for state and local public authority boards.

View Training Policy Guidance

Board Member Training Sessions

Learn more about board member training sessions. Participation in each training class will be limited to 20 people, provided on a first come first serve basis.

View Training Session Information

Board Member Training FAQs

Access frequently asked questions regarding board member trainings.

View Training FAQs

How to Dissolve a Public Authority

Please see below for more information on how to dissolve a public authority in NYS.

Dissolution Guidance

Additional Resources

Please use the links below for additional information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources for Public Authorities

Regulations, Laws, and Rulings