The Independent Fiscal Office provided the report “Inflation’s Impact on the Pennsylvania Economy, Budget, and Pensions” as part of a legislative testimony. While energy prices are a clear driver of inflation at 33% over the prior year, durable goods (including…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently provided guidance for the Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit for local governments that received American Rescue Plan Funds and spend $750,000 in federal funds (including ARP funds) in a single year. Treasury has authorized the…
If you have any interest in becoming an instructor for PSATS’ Flagger Training classes, or know someone who does, please contact Trisha Maxwell at tmaxwell@psats.org or 717-763-0930, ext. 159. PSATS is looking to add to its statewide complement of quality…
Kim Bracey, the 4 plus year Director of the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services, is departing DCED to return home to York city where she will become Director of the YWCA. Bracey oversaw the regulation of Pennsylvania’ municipal government…
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the following grants until June 24: Growing Greener Plus Grants Program: Priority areas include those that reduce nonpoint source pollution, especially nitrogen, phosphorous, and sediment pollution from agricultural and stormwater…
The Internal Revenue Service released the latest state-level migration data, which uses income tax returns to track the migration of filers and their dependents during 2019 and 2020. Idaho recorded the strongest relative growth in residents. California recorded the largest…
PSATS continues to collect examples of how much it currently costs your township for a legal advertisement and how long in advance advertisements must be submitted before publication. We are also looking for examples of townships that don’t currently have…
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released May 2022 revenue reports and the state collected $3.2 billion, exceeding estimates by nearly 17%. State General Fund collections year-to-date exceed estimates by more than $5.5 billion or 14.3%. The…
June, 9 2022, at noon As more people seek out outdoor places to safely unwind and connect with family and friends, trail use and related spending are rising. Learn more about why the “trail towns” concept is growing across the nation and…
Many townships need to renew their SAM.gov registration, which is required for the American Rescue Plan funding as well as any other federal funding you may receive, such as disaster aid. Renewal must be done each year and through the…
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