At the June 17 meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) the board was given an update of the Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF) Six-Year Financial Plan (SYFP). At the same meeting, the CTB was presented
At the June 17 meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) the board was given an update of the Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF) Six-Year Financial Plan (SYFP). At the same meeting, the CTB was presented
A comprehensive financial, human resource, and revenue system, aimed at small to medium-sized Virginia counties. Keystone Information Systems has helped small-sized to medium-sized Virginia counties
Work began earlier this week to implement a package of bills approved by the 2019 General Assembly to enhance the care provided to inmates in
On April 24, the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) held its annual retreat to discuss and review its priorities and goals for revisions to the
Qualifying applications by counties for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Loan and Grant Program (first round applications due May 31), must include two
High census levels at the state hospitals serving individuals with mental illness have been a growing concern for General Assembly members and the Administration in
VACo seeks nominations for this year’s Jefferson Cup Award to be presented at the November 10-12 Annual Conference. Please submit nominations to Dean Lynch at
GASB has issued a proposed implementation guide to help state and local governments understand the board’s new standard on lease accounting. GASB Statement No. 87,
The Northam Administration and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will be hosting two webinars on May 13, 2019, to share information about the draft
As construction picks up in the region, many of our localities are struggling with fill dirt and inert debris dump sites popping up in rural
On April 23, VACo traveled to York County, which graciously served as the host for the Region 2 Meeting. County officials gathered at the beautiful
It’s no secret that human beings crave purpose and meaning, and that we thrive when given responsibility. It’s also true that, for the majority of
The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2019 General Assembly and provides information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links to
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