Virginia counties made a strong showing at NACo’s 2024 Annual Conference in Hillsborough County, Florida, with Virginia county leaders successfully advocating for policy changes in NACo’s legislative platform, serving in leadership roles within the Association,
Virginia counties made a strong showing at NACo’s 2024 Annual Conference in Hillsborough County, Florida, with Virginia county leaders successfully advocating for policy changes in NACo’s legislative platform, serving in leadership roles within the Association,
The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) recently announced regulatory changes to the process by which Medicaid-eligible children with behavioral health issues are placed in
On September 26, GASB proposed a standard that would address various accounting and financial reporting issues that have been identified by state and local governments
VACo ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA RELEASE We have finalized the conference agenda! Attendees can get information on all conference events, including breakout session topics, times and
On September 28, the Task Force for Local Government Mandate Review continued its ongoing dialogue with state agencies, receiving presentations from both the Department of
As part of its biennial review of the Standards of Quality, the Board of Education is considering changes to the provisions of the Standards of
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) was directed by SJ 63 to study child day programs that are exempt from licensure and make recommendations
VACo presented the BEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD to King and Queen County for its Broadband Internet Program. It was the county’s first ever Achievement Award. Congrats
VACo members have until October 10 to achieve certification under the 2016 Green Government Challenge, a friendly competition designed to encourage implementation of specific policies
Early registration and helpful conference apps The 82nd VACo Annual Conference is less than two months away! If you haven’t registered be sure to take
The State Arboretum of Virginia (also known as the Orland E. White Arboretum) occupies the central 172 acres of Blandy Experimental Farm. Started in the
Thank you to counties that have RSVP’d to the request for an ornament to decorate the 2016 Executive Mansion Tree. If your county has not
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