2019 Finance Forum
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 10am Greater Richmond Convention Center | 403 N. Third Street | Richmond, VA 23219 Register | Agenda The 2019 Finance Forum provides an excellent opportunity for local elected officials and staff to be brought up to date on key finance-related issues. Recommended attendees include members of county boards of supervisors, […]
Timothy A. Reeves, Sr., Elected VACo President for 2018-2019
The membership of the Virginia Association of Counties elected Wythe County Supervisor Timothy A. Reeves, Sr., as 2018-2019 President during VACo’s 84th Annual Conference in Bath County. Reeves and other newly elected officers started their terms at VACo’s Annual Business Meeting on November 13. Reeves succeeds King and Queen County Supervisor Sherrin C. Alsop and […]
VACo County Pulse Podcast – Transition to “Next Generation” NG9-1-1 with VITA’s Steve Marzolf
Link to the Transition to “Next Generation” NG9-1-1 with VITA’s Steve Marzolf Podcast Steve Marzolf, VITA’s Integrated Services Program Director, explains the Commonwealth’s plan to assist local governments with the migration to Next Generation NG9-1-1 technology. This podcast includes important information about the timetable and state funding available for each of the 123 Public Safety […]
Visit Henrico County and the Cox Road Water Tank
FAST FACTS Two million gallons of water capacity Elevated steel tank Constructed in 1988 High water level of 430 feet above sea level Top of tank 453 feet above sea level 164 feet tall Tank is 100 feet in diameter
Body-Worn Camera Workgroup Prepares Recommendations
A workgroup convened by the Compensation Board to review the issue of body-worn cameras and their effect on the workloads of Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ offices has concluded its meetings and the final report is in the process of drafting and approval. As reported in a recent County Connections article, the creation of this workgroup was directed […]
Transition to “Next Generation” NG9-1-1 will increase operating costs for counties
As Virginia migrates from analog to digital technology for 9-1-1 service calls, each locally-administered emergency call center will need to complete certain infrastructure upgrades. While the state is paying the capital costs for replacement and upgrades (including connectivity upgrades such as installation of fiber), it is expected that most of the 123 Public Safety Answering […]
VACo Recognizes Graduates of the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) and the Virginia Cooperative Extension recognized the 13th graduating class of the Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program on November 13 during VACo’s 84th Annual Conference in Bath County. The Virginia Certified County Supervisors’ Program is a partnership between the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech and VACo to provide training […]
VACo Recognizes Winners of Go Green Program
The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Go Green Awards, a program designed to encourage implementation of specific environmental policies and practical actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save local governments money. The winning counties are: Albemarle County | Photo Arlington County | Photo Chesterfield County […]
House Select Committee on School Safety Finalizes Recommendations
The House Select Committee on School Safety met on November 14 in Harrisonburg to finalize its recommendations for the upcoming 2019 General Assembly Session. Speaker Kirk Cox, who created the Select Committee earlier this year, offered a set of recommendations as a priority list for the Committee’s endorsement; these recommendations were culled from a longer […]
Mental Health Study Continues Work; Standards for Care in Jails Contemplated
A possible new funding formula for Community Services Boards (CSBs) and standards for the provision of mental health care in local and regional jails are two major issues under discussion by the Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century, which met earlier this month to continue developing recommendations […]
Money Committee Retreats Offer Preview of Top 2019 Issues; State General Fund Revenues Continue Growth in October
Both the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees held their annual pre-Session retreats last week, discussing the state of the national economy, revenue projections for the remainder of the biennium, major budget pressures, and priority spending items. Staff to both committees expect additional revenues to flow into Virginia’s coffers in the remainder of FY 2019 […]
2018 VACo Annual Conference Thank You
Thank you for making the VACo 84th Annual Conference a success! The Theme “Commonwealth of Opportunities: Preparing Counties for the Future” was felt throughout the 2.5 days. Thank you to 2018 Conference Planning Committee Chair, Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Supervisor, and all of the committee members for their guidance, ideas and attention to detail. Check […]
VACo Releases 2019 Legislative Program
After months of steering committee meetings, lively debate and participation through the association’s legislative process, VACo adopted its 2019 Legislative Program. The Legislative Program is organized according to VACo’s Steering Committees. VACo’s 2019 Legislative Program addresses other priorities in the realms of Economic Development and Planning, Education, Environment and Agriculture, Finance, General Government, Health and […]
Financial Facts
Statement No. 90, Majority Equity Interests, explains that a government’s majority equity interest in a legally separate organization should be reported as an investment if that equity interest meets GASB’s investment definition. If the interest does not meet the definition of an investment, Statement 90 requires a government to report the legally separate entity as […]
Governor’s Mansion County Ornaments
Thank you for working within your communities to make this happen. The 2018 ornaments will be on display at the Executive Mansion. Click here to view the ornaments. VACo Contact: Valerie Russell
VACo Welcomes Jeremy Bennett
The Virginia Association of Counties is pleased to announce that Jeremy R. Bennett will join the team on November 16 as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Bennett comes to VACo after serving as Government Relations Specialist at the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA). He also previously worked in Congress for Representative Don Beyer (VA-08), Representative Dan […]