IACC Goes Virtual for 2020 Business Meeting
On Tuesday, July 28th, the Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks met together virtually for their 2020 business meeting. Members of the association representing almost half the counties were present. Kristin Cundiff, Sara Westbrook, Kelli Brassfield, and Mindy Linn from IAC were also in attendance. IACC President Lon Colton presided over the meeting. The IAC …
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IAC Legislative Committee Update
The IAC Legislative Committee met Wednesday, July 22nd to discuss three important topics related to county government: the Property Tax Study Committee, Coronavirus liability reform, and the many challenges the coronavirus is creating regarding the fast-approaching November election. IAC Executive Director Seth Grigg kicked off the Legislative Committee meeting reporting local government budget transparency will …
CARES Act CRF Update
Last week county officials participated in two separate conference calls with staff from the Governor’s Office to discuss questions related to implementation of the Governor’s proposal to leverage Coronavirus Relief Funds to cover payroll expenses for public safety and public health personnel (known as the Idaho Local Public Safety Initiative). Due to questions raised by IAC …
Register Now for IAC Summer Webinars
While COVID-19 has us canceling in-person events, IAC is stepping-up with weekly online trainings. The IAC Summer Webinar Series kicked off on July 1. Register to attend timely webinars throughout the summer as part of the IAC Summer Webinar Series! Join Jerry Mason, ICRMP Counsel, as he outlines what Idaho law establishes as the basic …
NACo High Performance Leadership Academy
This announcement is to provide some details on the new NACo High Performance Leadership Academy (www.naco.org/skills). This is the program NACo launched last year in partnership with the team from the Professional Development Academy, including General Colin Powell, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, and many others. Since the launch last year, the demand for this program by …
2020 Census Car Caravan Weekend
The U.S. Census Bureau invites you to participate in the 2020 Census Car Caravan Weekend! A car caravan is a parade of cars that drives through a strategically selected route. Each car in the caravan displays census messaging to raise awareness of the 2020 Census. Please keep social distancing measures in place per the CDC …
State Revenues Fall Short of Forecast in Latest Idaho General Fund Revenue Report
On Friday the Division of Financial Management published its June Idaho General Fund Revenue Report. The June report is important because it reflects sales tax collections for the month of April and provides the first glimpse into the impact of COVID-19 on sales tax receipts. Sales tax revenues for the month of April came in …
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2020 Unofficial Primary Election Results
IAC has compiled a list of the results for the county candidates for the primary election: 2020 Primary Election Results. Results for all Idaho races can be found on the Idaho Secretary of State’s office website: https://www.livevoterturnout.com/Idaho/LiveResults/1/en/Index_112.html.
Uncertainty: A Catalyst for Good
The year 2020 has been filled with uncertainty thus far. Uncertainty regarding whether or not counties will need to chip in a large portion for Medicaid expansion. Uncertainty regarding what property tax changes and restrictions may be coming our way. Uncertainty about whether or not the state will be shut down due to COVID-19. Uncertainty …
CFAC Allocates CRF Funds to Counties
The Coronavirus Financial Accountability Committee (CFAC) met last week and finalized a framework to provide reimbursement for coronavirus related expenses incurred by state agencies and local and tribal governments. Funds will be dispersed from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). Under the framework adopted, state agencies are eligible for $57.7 million in reimbursements based on estimated …