VACo 87th Annual Conference Breakout Sessions
Every year education is the foundation and the focus of the VACo Annual Conference. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Virginia’s Counties. This gained knowledge benefits elected and staff leaders as they apply the information and skills they learn from experts and peers to their positions back home. Below are […]
VACo and VML Host Webinar on Opioid Litigation Settlement and Opioid Abatement Fund
VACo along with VML hosted representatives from the Office of the Attorney General, local government attorneys, and law firms involved in litigation with opioid manufacturers and distributors for a webinar on October 25 to inform localities about participation in the $26 billion national settlement with Janssen (a manufacturer of opioids) and several opioid distributors. Virginia […]
Marcus Alert Implementation Update
VACo hosted a webinar on October 27 with representatives from Prince William County, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services, and Henrico County to discuss implementation of the Marcus Alert initiative. VACo expresses its appreciation to the presenters for sharing their experiences developing their local plans and preparing for implementation at the local level. Click here to view video. […]
Visit Halifax County and the Staunton River State Park
Staunton River State Park is one of the six original state parks that opened in June 1936. It is located on 1,597 acres along the shoreline of the John H. Kerr Reservoir (also known as Buggs Island Lake), as well as the Dan and Staunton rivers. The largest lake in Virginia is only one of […]
Virginia Board of Education Prescribes New Standards of Quality and Reviews New Rebenchmarking Figures for the 2022-2024 Biennium
On October 20 and 21, the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) met to finalize its revisions to the Standards of Quality (SOQs), which set minimum requirements that must be met by all local school divisions for K-12 education in Virginia. The Board voted to prescribe the revised SOQs to the Governor and General Assembly. The […]
Introducing a New Associate Member – EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. PBC
Get to Know VACo Associate Members – Granite
VACo and Nationwide Retirement Webinar on Social Security
Commission on Youth Seeks Public Comment on Proposals Regarding Workforce Development for Foster Care Youth
The Virginia Commission on Youth adopted a study mandate in May directing the convening of an advisory group to undertake a review of current policies, practices, and programs in Virginia that support youth aging out of foster care and the development of recommendations to improve workforce development opportunities for youth in foster care. The advisory […]
Share your thoughts to the VACo Region Reapportionment Committee
VACo’s reapportionment committee has been formed under the leadership of Chair Steve Bowen and Vice Chair Penny Gross and is in the process of collecting information to assist in the reapportionment process. The committee seeks your input on regional representation on the VACo Board of Directors. Please share your thoughts by clicking on this link […]
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Sets FY 2023-2024 Employer Contribution Rates for Teacher Plans
On October 14, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Board of Trustees met to review actuarial results for five statewide Retirement Plans (State Employees, Teachers, JRS, SPORS, and VaLORS) and the associated other post-employment benefits (OPEBs). Most relevant for county governments, employer contribution rates for the Teacher plan are expected to be reduced during the coming […]
Clarke County is home to oldest Virginian
Clarke County resident Viola Brown, who celebrated her 110th birthday on October 4, is now the oldest person in the Commonwealth, according to a website that tracks supercentenarians (individuals who are 110 or older). The Clarke County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October 4, 2021, “Viola Roberts Lampkin Brown Day,” and Board Chair David Weiss presented a […]
Visit York County and Yorktown Beach
Located in Historic Yorktown, this 2-acre public beachfront caters to family fun and is one of the only beaches in Hampton Roads to feature a Mobi-Mat and Mobi Chair for visitors in wheelchairs. The beach is perfect for sunbathing, boating, swimming, and fishing. An ADA-accessible fishing pier and grassy picnic area are also available to […]
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Considers Legislation to Simplify Administration of the Hybrid Plan for both VRS and the Employer Community
On October 14, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Board of Trustees received a presentation from VRS staff on potential legislation to streamline administration of the systems Hybrid plan. The proposal would separate the defined contribution (DC) employer contributions from the defined benefit (DB) employer contribution rate. The employer contributions are currently combined during employer rate […]
Join us for a Qualtrics/VACo Webinar
Qualtrics has partnered with government agencies and organizations to help combat the opioid epidemic. The Qualtrics platform allows organizations to collect, analyze, and report on human data to track opioid usage and treatment, improve treatment programs and services, and maintain data security and personal privacy. State and local agencies are utilizing Qualtrics for opioid and […]
ARP Funds: Allowable Uses Part 1
With the infusion of ARP money into your entity’s finances, it is vital that the rules, and more importantly, the allowable uses of those funds are made clear so that you and your public entity can maximize the value of every single dollar. View Part 1 of our resource video on those allowable uses today, […]