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The PSATS Morning News includes the latest news, videos – look for TVN and the Question of the Week every Tuesday and Thursday – along with legislative and policy updates, grant and funding opportunities, and announcements about upcoming PSATS training.
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2023 Salary Survey Results Now Available!
Results from the 2023 PSATS Salary Survey Plus are now available! Thank you to the hundreds of townships that made this member service possible. Please note that ONLY participating townships have access to results. Data entry remains open and new…
Find Your Money! Townships Owed Unclaimed Property
Each year, the PA Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits,…
New Stream and Watershed Enhancement Grants
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) has announced a new Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant program aimed at environmental and water resources projects that improve, restore, or protect the Susquehanna River Basin’s waterways. Townships are eligible to apply through November 30, 2023. Funds can…
PSATS HR Events Coming Soon!
Does your township need help with personnel management issues, whether it is discipline, hiring, or pay issues? If so, consider attending one of three PSATS HR & Labor Management Institute events this fall. They will be held on October 10…
Free PennDOT Connects Drop-In: School Transportation Management
Do you have safety issues around your schools? Are there conflicts between pedestrians, buses, bikes, and vehicles? This PennDOT Connects drop-in will discuss some of the issues around school pick-up and drop-off times, as well as some of the approaches…
Local Share Account Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply through November 30, 2023. You should not share your keystone login data to…
Reminder: PA Safety Day Slated for State College
PA Safety Day is sponsored by Pennsylvania 811 and will be held in person at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre in State College on September 14. Don’t miss this event designed to teach attendees about safe digging practices, which are…
PSATS Cyber Advantage
Cyberattacks, specifically ransomware attacks, are surging across the country – including Pennsylvania, and townships are not immune to data breaches and computer hacks. PSATS, partnering with the Gunn-Mowery Insurance Agency, created the PSATS Cyber Advantage to help Pennsylvania’s townships and…
2023 Salary Survey Results Should be Released This Week!
Results from the 2023 PSATS Salary Survey Plus are expected to be released this week if we get a few more participants. Please join the hundreds of townships that have participated to date and enter your data today. ONLY participating…
Reminder: Broadband Access Survey Available By Phone and Mail for Unserved Areas
Township officials and residents who lack broadband access or have slow service now have options for completing a critical survey about current broadband access. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is conducting an online survey that will be used to help…
