Live, Interactive, Satellite Teleconferences

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County hosts teleconferences presented by The Office Of The New York State Comptroller periodically though out the year. The live satellite broadcasts are held at the Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca. There is a $15 fee for these programs. See schedule below.

We also loan video tapes of past broadcasts. See listing below.

Upcoming Live Teleconferences

Rescheduled - December 19, 2007 December 13, 2007 - Newly Elected and Reelected Town Officials
Cosponsored by the Association of Towns of the State of New York – A program designed specially for newly elected and appointed town officials to help them understand their duties and how town government functions.
(view pdf flier and registration form)

Currently Available for Loan

December 3, 2007 - The Bail Process
Featuring live, interactive questions and answers with viewers. Topics include bail process, poundage and the alternatives to incarceration program, legal issues surrounding bail, noncash bail and credit cards, and ethical responsibilities. Presented by the State of New York Office of the State Comptroller and The Office of Court Administration. (view pdf flier and registration form)

November 15, 2007 - Cyber Security
Featuring live, interactive questions and answers with viewers. Topics include lessons learned from previous cyber incidents, determing risk of a cyber attack, how to get started in securing electronic information, and available resources. Presented by the State of New York Office of the State Comptroller and The New York State Government Finance Officers' Association, Inc. in cooperation with The New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination.(view pdf flier and registration form)

September 6, 2007 - Fire District Accountability: What's New and Important
Featuring live, interactive questions and answers with viewers. Topics include Budget, LOSAP, Training Requirement Update and ask the attorneys. Presented by the State of New York Office of the State Comptroller in cooperation with the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc.(view pdf flier and registration form)

May 22, 2007 - The New DWI Legislation: What You Need To Know
Featuring live, interactive questions and answers with viewers. Topics include an overview of legislative changes, new offenses including Aggravated DWI, plea bargain restrictions, and new alcohol and substance abuse screening and assessment procedures. Presented by the State of New York Office of the State Comptroller in cooperation with the Office of Court Administration. (view pdf flier and registration form)

March 8, 2007 - Fire District Accountability: Don't Be Alarmed - Understanding New Requirements
Featuring live, interactive questions and answers with viewers. This program is designed for fire district commissioners, treasurers, secretaries and attorneys. Others involved in fire district operations may also benefit from this program. Topics include travel, training, code of ethics, budget, audits. Presented by the State of New York Office of the State Comptroller in cooperation with the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc. (view pdf flier and registration form)

October 16, 2006 (Monday) – Fire District Accountability
Cosponsored by the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc. – The program content is not confirmed yet, but will include issues including LOSAP. This will be designed for all fire district commissioners, officers and attorneys.
(view pdf flier and registration form)

September 27, 2006 (Wednesday) – Community Partnerships - Achieving Success and Savings through Intermunicipal and Regional Cooperation
Sponsored by New York State Department of State Division of Local Government Services – This will be designed for local elected officials, planning board members, planners, community development specialists, environmental organizations, chambers of commerce, and anyone interested in exploring the topic of shared services and cost savings.
(view pdf flier and registration form)

September 7, 2006 (Thursday) – Energy Costs UP? - 20 Ways to Keep Them Down
Cosponsored by the Office of the New York State Comptroller and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. This program is designed specifically for all local and school district officials responsible for purchasing and paying for energy products (e.g., chief executive officers, board members, purchasing officials, finance officers, fire district commissioners, county administrators, school superintendents, and municipal and school district clerks.)
(view pdf flier and registration form)

June 19, 2006 (Monday) – The Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Cosponsored by the Office of Court Administration – A program for town and village justices and court clerks on properly following the sex offender registration requirements.
(view pdf flier and registration form)

May 24, 2006 (Wednesday) – School Board Accountability
This is going to address school board members’ role in maintaining good accountability from school district officials. It will include common audit findings and related recommendations.
(view pdf flier and registration form)

April 11, 2006 (Tuesday) – Justices Responsibilities and Accountability
Cosponsored by the Office of Court Administration – A program for town and village justices and court clerks on properly handling court records and moneys. While the focus will be for new justices and court clerks, others may also learn more.
(view pdf flier and registration form)

March 16, 2006 (Thursday) – Fire District Management: Accountability Issues
Cosponsored by the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc. - A program covering and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of fire district commissioners, secretaries and treasurers. While the focus is for people assuming their role within the last three years, experienced and other interested parties may benefit as well. The topics include fiscal oversight and internal controls, purchasing, etc. We are finalizing the content.
(view pdf flier and registration form)

December 12, 2005 (Monday) – Just Elected- What Do You Do Now?
Cosponsored by the Association of Towns of the State of New York – A program designed specially for newly elected and appointed town officials. This will cover a wide array of responsibilities for newly elected town officials including the organizational meeting do’s and don’ts, oaths of office and much more.
(view pdf flier and registration form)

For registration or loan information, please call CCE-Tompkins at 272-2292.