Today is the final day that the state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) will accept completed applications for American Rescue Plan funds. After today, the State Treasurer and DCED will reallocate the remaining dollars that were not applied…
Log onto psats.org and look under “My PSATS” for “Salary Survey Plus.”
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) has released a research brief on the Property Tax Burden by County. The brief analyzes federal income data against the county, school district, and municipal tax burden in each county to make this comparison. Click…
PSATS’ Salary Survey Plus provides valuable data annually on township employee wages and benefits across the state. Participating townships have full access to online reports to compare employee wages and benefits by budget size, population, union status, county, and much more! However, PSATS can’t produce this quality product without your help. Be sure your designated…
After 2 cancelled PSATS Conferences, there is plenty of official business to get done. There are over 75 resolutions to be considered, a few By-Law changes to modernize post-pandemic procedures, and elections to be held. All business meeting material will…
State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego has announced that grant applications are being accepted from fire companies and emergency medical services in the 40 counties where unconventional gas wells are located or counties that directly border these counties. The grant is…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 80% of Pennsylvanians have now received their first dose of COVID-19. In total, more than 64% of adult Pennsylvanians are now fully vaccinated. Click here for more.
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has assessed an $85,666 penalty on Sunoco Pipeline LP for violations related to the construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline in Blair, Cumberland, Juniata, and Lebanon counties. The penalties are for unauthorized…
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the seventh batch of payments under the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery program has been sent to qualifying Pennsylvania municipalities. Disbursements made this week include payments to 70 municipalities totaling…
Be sure to register for PSATS’ Centennial Celebration Dinner on October 14 and the Annual Business Meeting on October 15! Members may register for either or both events, which will be held at the Hershey Lodge. While these events will not replace…
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