Other Trainings
This page provides additional training resources, including external and miscellaneous trainings.
Important To receive credit for any training approved for FIA credit hours, you must self-report your hours via the Fiscal Integrity Act Portal (opens in new tab)
For external trainings not provided by AOS, be sure to verify whether FIA credit hours apply. If you are unsure, contact the AOS Training Department Email and provide as many details as possible about the course.
These training resources were designed for both new and experienced fiscal officers. Developed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), they provide a practical overview of how to read and understand government financial reports.
Course Title: Fiduciary Training for Boards and Commissions
Course Details: This webinar is in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) §117.441 (opens in new tab) and provides guidance to boards and commission members and staff on legal matters and sound fiscal practices.
FIA Hours: Not approved
Event Date: 2014
Watch Now (opens in new tab)The Ohio Township Association Annual Conference offers many sessions and is attended by more than 300 fiscal officers, who receive at least three training hours needed for the current year.
The OTA coordinates and hosts a variety of training opportunities and events throughout the year, including the annual Winter Conference & Trade Show.
Hours: OTA Event Hours Will Vary.
If you would like to search for approved OTA event details Login (opens in new tab) to the Training Portal.
Reporting: To receive credit, you must self-report your hours after completing the training in the Fiscal Integrity Act Portal
The Sunshine Laws Training provided by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office is a three-hour session, free of charge, provided to public officials or their appropriate designees and public employees, as well as members of the general public.
(a.k.a. Sunshine law, Certified Public Records Training, House Bill 9)
Reporting: To receive credit, you must self-report your hours after completing the training in the Fiscal Integrity Act Portal (opens in new tab)
UAN application training focuses on the functionality of accounting, payroll, and budget modules, along with additional topics covered through webinars. These resources are recommended for UAN clients.
- Accounting Website Access manuals, handbooks, and online training sessions to learn or refresh your knowledge of the UAN Accounting module. FIA Hours: TBD
- Payroll Website Explore manuals, handbooks, and online training sessions to build or refresh your knowledge of the UAN Payroll module. FIA Hours: TBD
- Budget Website Learn how to prepare tax budgets, supporting schedules, and financial planning tools, including year-end balance certificates. FIA Hours: TBD
- Inventory Website Training resources for tracking and maintaining inventory records for local governments. FIA Hours: TBD
- Cemetery Website Reference materials and training for managing and tracking cemetery records within the UAN system. FIA Hours: TBD
- Year-End Update Website Guidance and recorded training sessions to assist with completing required year-end procedures and updates. FIA Hours: TBD
- Transition Training Website A structured training program designed for new and experienced fiscal officers, organized into phases based on experience level. FIA Hours: TBD
Reminder: For external trainings not provided by AOS, verify whether FIA credit hours apply before self-reporting. If unsure, contact the Email AOS Training Department with course details.