RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
RICHMOND (May 15, 2026)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 40 recipients of the 2026 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received 103 submissions. Winning entries focused
VACo has released its 2017 Preliminary Legislative Program, which was drafted through VACo’s steering committee process. The document includes a host of important and timely
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Pictured: Governor Terry McAuliffe addresses the Joint Money Committees on August 26 The Virginia Association of Counties, the Virginia Municipal League and Virginia First Cities
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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
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