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In recognition of the economic hardships facing local jurisdictions and fire departments across the country as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf waived the cost-share...

SCAC has updated its COVID-19 Federal Funding Resources list with new information.

SCAC has compiled a list of federal funding resources for COVID-19 response and mitigation.

NACo hosted a Maximizing Federal Assistance webinar on May 4th. Speakers shared advice and tips on how to maximize FEMA reimbursements and other sources for COVID-19 cost recovery. You can access the recorded webinar and will be asked to register by...

The U.S. Department of Treasury has issued a third round of additional, much more extensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

SCAC is proud to have launched its second online course as part of the Institute of Government. Orientation to County Government II is now available online. This course continues serving as an excellent primer on county government, after Orientation...

The Bureau of Economic Advisors met on April 9, 2020, to discuss the state’s revenue forecast. View a summary of the meeting and the charts that were shared.

NACo has released a summary of the $2 trillion CARES Act (H.R. 748), the third federal emergency supplemental package. Visit NACo’s Coronavirus resource page for more information.

Counties are in the midst of trying to finalize budgets for FY2020-2021 and need information regarding the COVID-19 financial implications on state and local revenues and expenditures. SCAC hosted a virtual meeting on Thursday, April 9th at 4:00 p.m...

Members of the General Assembly returned to Columbia on Wednesday for a one-day emergency session aimed at funding the ordinary expenses of state government at current levels in the event the 2020-2021 fiscal year begins without the passage of the...

ICMA provides an overview of the recent federal assistance packages and recommendations on how local governments can access COVID-19 funding resources.

Local governments are working tirelessly to protect their citizens and employees during the coronavirus pandemic. As employers, many counties are allowing alternate work situations that lead to employee leave questions. The sweeping federal relief...