Pa. Township News
Pennsylvania Township News
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In the August 2026 Pa. Township News
Policy in Practice: Employee Performance Reviews
Provide Consistency, Accountability for Workers
Attracting and keeping good employees is a priority for municipal employers. A policy for reviewing employee performance does more than just evaluate workers. It also demonstrates to employees that the municipality applies workplace guidelines consistently and holds everyone in the organization accountable for their performance.
Checks and Balances: Following Best Practices
Helps Townships Lower Risk of Fraud and Theft
Every day, thousands of municipalities are victimized by fraud or theft. Learning best practices and implementing internal controls and regular reviews can help your township protect itself.
Workplace Safety: Communication, Training Are Keys
to a Successful Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Keeping the workplace and public safe is a priority for municipalities. Implementing a drug and alcohol testing program for CDL and other employees requires good policy and communication between elected officials, staff, and solicitors.
Simplifying Procurement: Online Platforms Streamline
the Public Bidding Process and Aid Compliance
Gone are the days of a paper-laden public bidding process. Townships across the commonwealth are turning to solutions like Pennbid, an e-procurement platform, to more effectively manage bids, communicate with contractors, and follow legal requirements.
Help with Budgeting: Salary Survey Plus Allows Members
to Compare Data on Wages, Population, and More
PSATS’ Salary Survey Plus allows municipal officials to compare pay scales, benefits, and more to similar municipalities in a few simple steps. This information is especially useful during budget season, when townships consider salaries and benefits for the coming year.
Get Out in Front: PSATS Continues to Urge Townships
to Prepare Now for Data Center Proposals
Townships large and small are listening to residents and taking precautions as data center developers probe areas of the commonwealth looking to site hyperscale campuses. PSATS continues to educate its members and encourage them to get ahead of possible development proposals by updating ordinance language.
Meet the Board
Read about PSATS’ newly elected Executive Board member Julie Ann Seeds, manager of Middle Paxton Township in Dauphin County.
Out of Reach: PSATS Testifies on the Alarming Rise in Fire Equipment Costs
A recent state Senate committee hearing explored the rising costs of fire apparatus and equipment. PSATS provided testimony highlighting the challenges to volunteer, professional, and hybrid fire departments and the municipalities that must ensure public safety.
Sounding the Alarm: Townships Must Advocate
for the Emergency Vehicles Our Communities Depend On
With September marking the beginning of budget season for many townships, it is a perfect time to consider how to help local fire departments and emergency medical services agencies meet their financial needs. Townships can support these vital institutions by advocating at the state level for more funding.
And More …
The August edition also includes the profile of a 2026 PMGA graduate, a list of upcoming educational opportunities, and all the regular columns you count on each month.
