Training & Resources
Candidate Training Session
Candidates participating in the Public Campaign Finance Program must complete the mandatory training requirement prior to their authorized committee receiving public matching funds. Please note, there are two versions of PCFB candidate training available based on the type of office sought by the participating candidate. Candidates seeking election to statewide office, such as Governor/Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Comptroller, should attend the statewide-specific session. Candidates seeking election to state legislative office, such as State Senate and State Assembly, should attend the state legislative-specific session. The Candidate Training Session will discuss various topics such as an introduction to the Program, qualifying for public funds, explanations of matchable and non-matchable contributions, uses of public funds, and other requirements and important information for candidates.
Training & Resources
Treasurer Training Sessions
Treasurers for candidates and committees participating in the Public Campaign Finance Program must complete the mandatory, two-part training requirement prior to their authorized committee receiving public matching funds. These Program Overview sessions are tailored to the office being sought by the participating candidate and committee: treasurers for candidates seeking election to statewide office, such as Governor/Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Comptroller, should attend the statewide-specific session, while treasurers for candidates seeking election to state legislative office, such as State Senate and State Assembly, should attend the state legislative-specific session. The Public Campaign Finance Program treasurer training requirement is two-fold, with a variety of days and times offered for each session. Part 1 of the mandatory treasurer training requirement includes the informational session on the Public Campaign Finance Program and requirements, campaign finance best practices, as well as the basics of disclosure reporting. Part 2 of this training requirement is a session specific to navigating the Electronic Filing System (EFS) Web Application as a PCFB filer.
Training & Resources
Public Campaign Finance Board (PCFB) Electronic Filing System Webinar
The Public Campaign Finance Board is offering an Electronic Filing System (EFS) webinar that will focus specifically on the use of the filing software for those who register with the PCFB. These include but are not limited to; setting up your EFS account, entering types of transactions, submitting disclosure reports, uploading matching claim documents, and amending disclosures. Pre-registration is required for this webinar.
Please note this EFS webinar is specifically tailored to the Public Campaign Finance Board requirements. If you are interested in the regular compliance EFS trainings, please visit the New York State Board of Elections website for dates and times at: https://elections.ny.gov/education-and-support. You can also reach the Compliance Unit at 518-474-8200 or [email protected].
Informational Webinar
Register for Informational Session
The informational webinar allows candidates, treasurers, and other interested parties to learn more about the Public Campaign Finance Program and its process.
No future dates are scheduled at this time. Check back soon for new dates!