RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning
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As the General Assembly turns its attention to preparation for the 2018 session, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) met on May 8
Secretary of Finance Richard D. Brown issued his report on April revenue collections on May 11. Total General Fund revenue collections fell 3.4 percent in
Government has historically lagged industry in keeping up with the best practices and most efficient methods of forecasting. Some of the pitfalls encountered include: Slow
We are just a few days away from the Region 4 Meeting in Brunswick County where we expect a robust legislative conversation. VACo staff is
Many of us will travel the state this summer to visit family and friends and explore new lands. From Accomack County to Lee County and
Fairfax County Supervisor and VACo Board of Directors member Jeffrey C. McKay testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on Intergovernmental
Near Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, Virginia’s two highest mountains, Grayson Highlands offers scenic views of alpine-like peaks more than 5,000 feet high. Facilities include
VACo Members – please mark two important dates on your calendars. Be on the look out for the Annual Conference room reservation form being released
Register today for the Virginia County Board Certified Supervisors’ Program budgeting course titled “Funding Public Services in the 21st Century: The Role of Budgeting.” The
To inform local officials of impending requirements relating to Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is continuing to schedule “outreach”
YOUR COUNTY’S WATER TANK – You don’t think about it much; you know it’s there and you drive by it all the time but who
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