While the heat is stifling, there is cause for breathing easier today. The U.S. Treasury granted a 30-day extension to the Commonwealth of PA for ARP distributions. While there is now additional time to complete your application, it is still…
Together Again! Watch Your Mail for Information on PSATS Business Meeting, Centennial Celebration
Join PSATS for two major events scheduled for this fall in Hershey! Registration information was mailed late last week for our Centennial Celebration Dinner on October 14, followed by PSATS 2021 Annual Business Meeting on October 15. Registration Opens August…
Reminder: Townships Need to Apply for American Rescue Plan Funds ASAP
Township officials are reminded that each township with a population of less than 50,000 must apply for its American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance as soon as possible. Completed…
Harrisburg State Budget News
Before this publication appears on Monday, we will learn that the legislature has proposed a budget of under $40 Billion dollars for the Commonwealth for next year. Given the current budget surplus combined with the influx of federal stimulus funding,…
Treasury Updates ARP FAQs Yet Again
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on the American Rescue Plan funds. One question was added on the use of funds for housing and eviction prevention efforts. In addition, the last page now includes a…
Reminder: $1 Billion in Federal Funds Available for Infrastructure Projects
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 apply for these grants on their own or jointly. Funding for…
Treasury Updates ARP FAQs
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on the American Rescue Plan funds. Newly added questions are clearly marked and include answers about allowable expenditures for parks and police. In addition, Treasury updated its FAQ document on the Distribution of Funds to…
Watch for Your Postal Delivery
This afternoon we will mail the information packets for the Fall PSATS Annual Business meeting on Friday, October 15, how to name voting delegates, when registration opens, and more! The package will also include important information about the PSATS Centennial Celebration sponsored by the PA Leadership Institute on Thursday evening, October 14.
IFO Releases Revised Revenue Estimates
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) has released updated revenue estimates for the commonwealth’s 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years that replace earlier projections. The estimates include unrestricted General Fund, Motor License Fund, and federal funds. The IFO projects Motor License Fund revenues to be permanently reduced by the pandemic due to…
PSATS Executive Director to Appear on PCN Thursday Evening and Friday Morning
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko will appear on PCN tomorrow evening, June 24, and Friday morning, June 25, talking about a number of issues impacting townships, including legislation to allow townships to place legal advertising on websites and elsewhere, changes…
