VACo has released its 2026 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely proposed policy statements including language pertaining to K-12 education funding,
VACo has released its 2026 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely proposed policy statements including language pertaining to K-12 education funding,
The U.S. Governmental Accountability Office has proposed revisions to multiple requirements in the Government Auditing Standards. The proposed changes to the standards commonly known as
Two of VACo’s steering committees have scheduled special meetings in the month of June. The first will be held by VACo’s Transportation Steering Committee on
VACo’s 83rd Annual Conference is approaching quickly. On Thursday, June 15, be on the lookout for the Hotel Room Reservation form. This will be sent
Earlier this month, Governor McAuliffe took final action on legislation that was returned to him from the April 5 Reconvened Session. Under the Constitutional provisions
VACo is pleased to announce that in recognition of the Veterans’ Day holiday the Roanoke County Color Guard will perform the Presentation of Colors at
VACo’s 2017 Annual Conference Planning Committee met on May 8 to discuss the 83rd VACo Annual Conference theme, general and breakout session topics and speakers
VACo President Mary W. Biggs addressed the Virginia Symposium on Philanthropy on May 8, providing attendees with an overview of the role of local government
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VACo Contact: Carol Cameron
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
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