The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association is looking for nominations for Great Places, which are unique, memorable spaces that display community planning best practices and have exemplary character and a sustainable vision for tomorrow. Townships can nominate a […]
Courts Notify Public of Scam
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is advising the public to stay vigilant against a recently reported phone scam. The scam involves calls that mimic the AOPC’s telephone number, and those targeted are told of alleged unpaid court fines […]
Treasury Establishes New Office to Oversee Stimulus Funds
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has established a new Office of Recovery Programs to oversee the implementation of economic stimulus funds, including the American Rescue Plan. The office will be led by a chief recovery officer, who will focus […]
$1 Billion in Federal Funds Available for Infrastructure Projects
Unrelated to any possible new infrastructure funding being discussed in Washington, The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for $1 billion in current discretionary grant funding for infrastructure projects that benefit communities both large and small. Local governments may […]
Risk Management Training for Sports Venues and Event Facilities
The Pennsylvania Park Maintenance Institute is planning to host virtual training for managers and others that host the public in sports venues and event facilities. The Sport Event Risk Management course will build sport and special event risk management capabilities […]
Reminder: One Call to Hold Virtual Safety Day
Pennsylvania One Call will host a Virtual Safety DayApril 21. The free virtual event will feature a wide range of training, including partners from LTAP, OSHA, and more. Participants can build a day planner with the sessions they want to […]
Talent Search Reminder! Advisory Board Volunteers Needed
PSATS is building a list of potential candidates to be considered to serve on a variety of advisory State Board and Commissions. If you have special interests in serving, please let us know as soon as possible. Current areas of […]
PLGIT Can Help You Protect Your American Rescue Plan Funds Until Ready to Spend
PSATS would like to remind you about another of its Premier Partners, the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT), which can help townships manage their American Rescue Plan federal funding while you are deciding what to spend it on. […]
PA Treasury, Labor and Industry Recapture $800 Million in UC Fraud
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Acting Secretary of Labor & Industry Jennifer Berrier have announced that the two agencies have recaptured nearly $800 million of unemployment benefits targeted by fraudsters. The vast majority was connected to the federal Pandemic Unemployment […]
Promote Local Government This Week!
PSATS has tools available for townships looking to promote Local Government Week, April 12-16. The toolkit helps communicate how townships serve their residents. It includes a sample news release about the importance of your township, talking points on townships as […]
