From time to time, PSATS is asked to identify potential candidates to be considered to serve on a variety of advisory State Board and Commissions. In an attempt to build a database, we are asking anyone who has special interests…
2021 Virtual Conference Workshops Start Soon!
2021 Virtual Conference Workshops Start Soon! Between April and May 31, PSATS will host more than 60 2021 Conference workshops through its virtual classroom. Learn from experts from across the commonwealth on a wide variety of township administration, public safety, public works,…
Local Governments Are on Their Own for EIT Deadline Extension
After several weeks of internal review, the state Department of Community and Economic Development has determined that it lacks the legal authority to extend the statutory filing and payment deadline for the local earned income tax. Instead, it is directing…
Don’t Miss Today’s Transportation Town Hall! Join Us and Talk Transportation
Be sure to join us today at 2:30 pm for a discussion on township transportation challenges and share your input and ideas on cost-saving opportunities, mandate relief requests, and future funding options for transportation. This input is critical to local governments’…
More Details of Federal Funding Support
While there have been no guidelines issued by the US Treasury Department to date, yesterday we introduced a new PSATS Premiere Partner, Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, an accounting firm, to help interested parties through the eligibility and compliance process. Last year,…
PA and 4 Other States Account for Nearly Half of All New Cases
According to Johns Hopkins University, nearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to…
Vaccine Supply Expands as Pennsylvania Moves into New Phases
The commonwealth moved into Phase 1B of the vaccine distribution this week, which includes law enforcement and firefighters, both volunteer and career. On Monday, April 12, all other municipal employees and elected officials will be eligible for vaccinations as Phase…
More Details of Federal Funding Support
While there have been no guidelines issued by the US Treasury Department to date, yesterday we introduced a new PSATS Premiere Partner, Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, an accounting firm, to help interested parties through the eligibility and compliance process. Last year,…
One Day Left!
Be sure to join us tomorrow, April 8, at 2:30 p.m. for a PSATS Transportation Town Hall to discuss township transportation challenges and share your input and ideas on cost-saving opportunities, mandate relief requests, and future funding options for transportation. This input…
Reminder: Township Officials Should Participate in PennDOT Survey
PSATS is urging township officials to take a few minutes to complete a survey by clicking hereand telling PennDOT which priorities are important to you. The survey is collecting feedback on the department’s long-term planning efforts, including its 12-Year Program, Long-Range Transportation Plan, and the…