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Second Tranche of American Rescue Plan Funds Should Be by End of Month
Watch your accounts for a deposit of your second tranche of the American Rescue Plan funds, which is expected by the end of the month from State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. It is expected that this amount will be slightly higher…
IFO Report Examines Impact of Inflation on PA 
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…
U.S. Treasury Issues Alternative to Single Audit for ARP Funds
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…
PSATS Seeking Trainers for Flagger Classes
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…
Governor’s Center Director to Depart DCED
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…
Reminder: DEP Accepting Applications for Growing Greener Grants until June 24 
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…
Analysis of IRS Data Shows High Tax States Lose Population
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…
Reminder: Send Us Your Cost Estimates For Legal Advertising 
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…
PA Monthly Revenue Collection Continues to Exceed Estimates 
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…
Leveraging Trails for Local Benefits – PennDOT Connects Drop-In
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…
