Staff continue to reach out and connect with members through engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below! Strategic Planning Retreat Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson facilitated a strategic planning retreat for the Town of Mount Jackson. …
It’s time again! The March 2 deadline to file the OSHA-300A log is quickly approaching, and VRSA can help. The OSHA-300 and 300 A track injury and illness data by organizations meeting specified size and industry criteria. Each year, data …
Read More › “OSHA recordkeeping deadline approaches – we can help!”
In accordance with our bylaws, we are notifying the membership of the annual election for the Members’ Supervisory Board to be held at the Annual Meeting on May 9, 2025, and soliciting nominations for those interested in serving on the …
Hybrid Disability coverage protects against income loss if you are unable to work because of physical disease, mental disorder, injury, or pregnancy. Since 2014, Virginia’s public entities have had a choice on how to provide these benefits to Virginia Retirement …
Read More › “Paid leave benefits: Time to take a fresh look”
To ensure safe water for students at the King William County primary, elementary, and middle schools, the school division utilizes several large water tanks located behind their facilities. Being adjacent to a playground, however, has made the tanks an “attractive …
Read More › “King William County Public Schools uses VRSA Risk Management Grant for fencing”
The public has a right to peaceably record public officials, municipal employees, and police officers, when in public areas. However, having a citizen journalist at your door can make many public entity employees unsure of what to do and how …
Read More › “Citizen journalists and First Amendment audits”
Mathews County utilizes a historic building as its administrative office. To protect employees, the county recently received Risk Management Grant funds for the purchase of security cameras to provide an extra layer of security. “The cameras help protect citizens and staff …
Read More › “Mathews County uses VRSA Risk Management Grants to add security for staff”
While you may think that cybersecurity is just an IT issue, the truth is that actions taken by bad actors can target any number of departments, including finance and human resources. October is recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time …
When group self-insurance pools were authorized through the Code of Virginia § 15.2- 2703, it was done “for the purpose of providing to the participating political subdivisions risk management services as well as insurance coverage…” As such, VRSA encourages member entities …
Read More › “Risk Management Assessment: How does your entity stack up?”
Alexandria Renew, the wastewater treatment authority for Alexandria and parts of Fairfax County, uses National Safety Month, recognized each June, to promote awareness and best practices in the workplace and the community. In past years, the authority has created safety themes …
Read More › “AlexRenew recognizes National Safety Month through unique escape room event”