RICHMOND (June 21, 2024)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Boyle as Deputy Director. Boyle joined VACo on July 1, 2016, and has been an integral part of
RICHMOND (June 21, 2024)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Boyle as Deputy Director. Boyle joined VACo on July 1, 2016, and has been an integral part of
GASB has issued Statement No. 79 addressing certain external investment pools and pool participants. The statement requirements are effective for reporting periods beginning after June
On December 7, the workgroup charged to make recommendations about the governance responsibilities of the State Executive Council (SEC) in respect to the Children’s Services Act (CSA) issued it’s
The following is VACo’s analysis of the Transportation recommendations by Governor Terry McAuliffe in his FY 2016–2018 biennial budget. FY16 Caboose Bill (HB29/SB29) Budget
By Jim Regimbal | Fiscal Analytics Governor Terry McAuliffe introduced a revised FY 2016 and new FY 2016-2018 biennium budget proposal on December 17. A
Natural Resources In recent years, one of VACo’s top priorities has been support for robust levels of funding for the Water Quality Improvement Fund (WQIF).
Additional state funding for public education is VACo’s over-arching legislative priority for 2016. Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on December 17 that additional funding for public
The following is VACo’s analysis of the Health and Human Resources recommendations by Governor McAuliffe in his FY 2016–2018 biennial budget. FY16 Caboose Bill
The following analysis, provided by the Compensation Board, details the recommendations of Governor McAuliffe in his FY 2015 – 2018 budget. FY16 Caboose Bill
The 2016 General Assembly session will span from January 13 to March 12, and legislators will deliberate on many issues critical to local government, including
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on December 17 that his proposed biennial budget provides more than $1 billion in new investments for Virginia’s public schools, colleges
ACTION VACo opposes the state taking any portion of local fines and forfeitures. The practice has been in place for a few localities since 2012,
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