PSATS continues to receive many questions on the federal aid from the American Rescue Plan. As a member service, PSATS staff compiled a guidance Q&A document from the hundreds of questions submitted during our Town Halls on What the American…
Happy Local Government Week!
To promote Local Government Week, which begins today, PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko released a statewide op-ed about the critical role that township government and its officials play in the commonwealth’s governing system. Established to be a direct reflection and…
Susquehanna River Basin Commission Offers Water Level Monitoring Grants
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is offering a new grant program to support the collection and reporting of water level data in groundwater production wells in the basin. Municipalities and municipal authorities that have existing SRBC permits groundwater are eligible…
Attorney General Announces Theft Charges Against Transportation Contractor
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announce that Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., of State College, has been charged with four counts of theft relating to violations of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the federal Davis-Bacon Act. “This is the largest prevailing…
Advisory Board Volunteers Needed
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…
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,…
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…
DCNR Warns of Spring Wildfire Danger, Provides Maps with Wildfire Risks
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is warning residents of the risks of spring wildfires and is urging property owners to consider conditions before burning outdoors. Burning should be postponed if it is windy or dry. To…
