If the COVID-19 crisis is hurting your local government’s cash flow, you might be looking to borrow from restricted funds. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
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The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) voted Thursday, May 7 to delay implementation of several new accounting standards. The decision by GASB takes effect immediately, and comes in response to requests by governments across the country as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
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These undoubtedly are stressful times. However, building resilience now might help you not just cope now but even improve how you respond to difficult situations in the future.
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With recent passage of the CARES Act, FEMA’s Public Assistance Program has received an influx of resources available to state and local governments. Based on our years of experience auditing FEMA public assistance grants and FEMA’s current guidance, we have a few suggestions and resources for you.
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We know there’s a lot of information coming out right now about federal grant programs and other federal financial assistance. It can be challenging to find information and resources you might be interested in, so here are some resources you might find helpful as you seek and apply for federal grant funding.
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As local government workers get accustomed to working from home, there are a couple things our information technology experts here at the State Auditor’s Office consider to be some especially risky areas. This blog post covers the highest risk areas.
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As a supervisor or manager, you play a key role in reducing the stress of your team members in times of disruption. Here are five things you can do to help your employees through an unexpected change such as teleworking during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Because of the efforts of Washingtonians from every corner of the state and every sector of the economy, we have seen hopeful signs in our fight against this pandemic. While we are by no means done, I think all of us can feel a sense of pride in what Washington has accomplished so far.
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The coronavirus pandemic likely is forcing you to change how you do your work, such as processing payroll or paying your bills. We understand that local governments need to get the work done, but we’d like to help you manage the risks that can come with new processes.
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If you’re a government worker who has suddenly found themselves thrown into telework for the first time, the experience can be decentering. Here is a helpful list of tips to keep yourself productive in a virtual environment.
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