As the risks to our members are always evolving, so too must the Risk Management Grant (RMG) program. The American Rescue Plan Act provided localities with direct-aid funds as well as formula-driven grants that support many purposes, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, …
Read More › “VRSA Risk Management Grant applications open Aug. 2”
The VRSA Online University has transitioned to the LEARN platform. The new platform provides administrators with the ability to inform employees of training requirements and due dates, along with automated notifications and reminders. An overview of the new platform was …
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The 2021 VML Innovation Awards spotlight programs and individuals that have made a big difference to their communities by creating innovative solutions to address emerging needs. The awards will be presented at VML’s Annual Conference in Leesburg in October. Criteria …
VRSA staff are back on the road. Nationwide, demonstrations and protests coupled with the flurry of legislative enactments have required police departments to reevaluate their approach to internal affairs, administrative investigations, and employee discipline. To address this, VRSA recently hosted …
Inspecting facilities for damage can be a risky business – especially for water authorities. After significant weather events, many members must send staff up ladders and onto tall structures in order to conduct an inspection. The New River Resource Authority …
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Community pools and farmers markets are an important part of bringing citizens together. As public bodies prepare to reopen or expand their operations this year, VRSA’s Member Services staff Nora Pierre, Harry McMillen and Lisa Schenk met with members to discuss their plans. Learn more …
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Recently VRSA Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon visited the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Company in Hanover County, meeting with Battalion Chief Chris Hubbard to discuss new sensors the company was able to purchase with the assistance of VRSA Risk Management Grant …
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By Dr. Robin Stacia, President/Principal Consultant, Sage Consulting Network, Inc. It is hard to avoid the constant messages in most every area of our lives about the importance of diversity and inclusion. Likewise, many of VRSA’s communities are becoming more …
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Virginia local governments should be prepared to publicly address their flood control efforts to property owners, the media, developers or those interested in climate change resiliency and/or economic disparity. More information can be found here.
By Peter Stephenson, AICP, ICMA-CM (Ret.), VRSA Local Government Specialist Upon reflection, the potential for loss of revenues from vacant big box stores and uncaptured funds from short term rentals that I wrote about two years ago in my article …
Read More › “Are your revenues at risk? A pandemic perspective”