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  • Good DayI have attached Wake County's Travel Policy. Hope this h...  moreGood DayI have attached Wake County's Travel Policy. Hope this helpsWC Travel Policy  
    By Tymeeka Williams, in Travel Policy
    May 12
  • 402 Travel Policy Rev 7-1-20
    By Stephanie Jacobs, in Travel Policy
    May 12
  • Can you please share your travel policy with me? We are looking ...  moreCan you please share your travel policy with me? We are looking to update our current one.Thank you in advance.
    Sonal Mehta  
    By sonal mehta, in Travel Policy
    May 12
  • The City of High Point is seeking qualified applicants to join o...  moreThe City of High Point is seeking qualified applicants to join our Purchasing Team as the Contracts Administrator. Please use the link below to access the job posting and share with anyone who may be interested. https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/highpointnc/jobs/3550437/contracts-administrator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs  
    By Heather Forrest, in Contracts Administrato...
    May 11
  • Hi all – Happy Friday! This update will be uncharacteristi...  moreHi all – Happy Friday! This update will be uncharacteristically short. P&E Report. Congrats to all who successfully completed your Project and Expenditure Report last week. For those of you who could not access or complete the report because of technical difficulties, make sure you log in and complete it as soon as the technical issues are resolved. If you need any help, let us know. Office Hours. Below is the schedule of Office Hours for May and June 2022.

    Wednesday, May 9, at 8:30am (focus on budgeting)
    Tuesday, May 17, at 12:00pm (focus on compliance – policies and procedures)
    Wednesday, May 25, at 8:30am
    Tuesday, May 31, at 12:00pm
    Tuesday, June 7, at 8:30am
    Wednesday, June 15, at 12:00pm
    Friday, June 24, at 12:00pm
    Thursday, June 30, at 12:00pm

    The Zoom link for all sessions is https://zoom.us/j/91906998701?pwd=eWg0anp1MFJzSFVsU0FIYmduU3ZQUT09Meeting ID: 919 0699 8701Passcode: 912104(NOTE THAT THIS IS A NEW LINK!!!) Final Rule FAQs. In case you have not seen it yet, US Treasury has released FA...    less
    By UNC SOG Administrator, in ARP Update and Office ...
    May 6
  • Good afternoon,
    The League of Municipalities has just posted our...  more
    Good afternoon,
    The League of Municipalities has just posted our FY23 Anticipated COLA and Merit Increase Survey Results. This report contains data we collected from 223 NC municipalities during April and provides information around COLA, Merit, other incentives, and more. Please note that these results represent municipalities’ best estimates at the time of the survey and are generally aggregated by population groups and regions.
    Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the report, and a huge thank you to all of the League’s members who participated!PAT MADEJResearch Program Managerp 919-715-4323e pmadej@nclm.org  less
    By Pat Madej, in NCLM FY23 COLA & Merit...
    May 6
  • The Town of Waxhaw is hiring a Finance Director. For more inform...  moreThe Town of Waxhaw is hiring a Finance Director. For more information, please see the attached advertisement and job description. Finance Director Ad 5.4.22Finance Director Job Description.Approved  
    By Pat Madej, in Waxhaw Finance Director
    May 6
  • The Youngsville ABC Board is potentially seeking to hire a Full ...  moreThe Youngsville ABC Board is potentially seeking to hire a Full Time Finance Officer (as opposed to the contract services we are currently using).  Does anyone have a Job Description the would share with me?  I would like to be able to pull from multiple sources and tailor it to our specific needs.  Thanks! Send responses to: bstanley@townofyoungsville.org  
    By Bridget Stanley, in Finance Officer Duties
    May 5
  • Wilmington NC has an agreement with YMCA to manage and staff the...  moreWilmington NC has an agreement with YMCA to manage and staff the City pools.  
    By Stephanie Jacobs, in joint use agreement
    May 4
  • Sales and Use Tax Essentials for NC MunicipalitiesGood afternoon...  moreSales and Use Tax Essentials for NC MunicipalitiesGood afternoon! 
     
    On June 23, 2022, the Town of Holly Springs Finance Department will be hosting Sessions Consulting Inc. as they present their one-of-a-kind Sales and Use Tax Essentials for NC Municipalities. Sessions conducts this seminar periodically across North Carolina.
     
    We all know how complex a sale and use tax can be, and the recent legislation changes did not make it easier.
     
    The registration for this seminar is now OPEN, with limited seating available (up to 50) so please register early. The attendance fee will be $155, including lunch and class materials. There are two payment options provided – check and online. If you select online payment, an electronic invoice will be submitted to you for payment. The registration link has been provided below.
     
    In addition, attached are some highlights and key objectives of the event from the presenter.
     
    Please share this information with other staff who may be interested i...    less
    By ALAN MORRISON, in Sales and Use Tax Trai...
    May 4
  • Good afternoon! 
     
    On June 23, 2022, the Town of Holly...  more
    Good afternoon! 
     
    On June 23, 2022, the Town of Holly Springs Finance Department will be hosting Sessions Consulting Inc. as they present their one-of-a-kind Sales and Use Tax Essentials for NC Municipalities. Sessions conducts this seminar periodically across North Carolina.
     
    We all know how complex a sale and use tax can be, and the recent legislation changes did not make it easier.
     
    The registration for this seminar is now OPEN, with limited seating available (up to 50) so please register early. The attendance fee will be $155, including lunch and class materials. There are two payment options provided – check and online. If you select online payment, an electronic invoice will be submitted to you for payment. The registration link has been provided below.
     
    In addition, attached are some highlights and key objectives of the event from the presenter.
     
    Please share this information with other staff who may be interested in attending.
     
    I look forward to seeing you h...    less
    By ALAN MORRISON, in Sales and Use Tax Trai...
    May 4
  • Does any local government have a joint use agreement or a leasin...  moreDoes any local government have a joint use agreement or a leasing arrangement with Youth Recreation Associations or YMCA's where the local government owns a recreation facility and the Association and or YMCA manages the programs sports and activities on the local governments recreation facility?  
    By Debbie Reaves, in joint use agreement
    May 4
  • Request from Counties,I am looking for information, tools, examp...  moreRequest from Counties,I am looking for information, tools, examples on calculating the restricted fund balance for Public Health Escrow as required by the Public Health Consolidated Agreement.  Our public health department provides a report of these balances to us each year; however, the balances have been growing tremendously and we are concerned about the calcuations.  We need a clearer understanding of what goes into this calculation in order for us to validate the numbers we are receiving.Our Public Health department is also working to find resources to assist in the overall understanding of this item.I am looking for any instructions, tips or worksheets that you use to calculate these balances and would be willing to share with us.   And if your expert on this topic is in your Public Health Department, please share this request and my contact information with them.Thank you in advance for any guidance you have. Pat GallowayFinance DirectorRockingham County, NCpgalloway@co.rockingham...    less
    By Patricia Galloway, in Public Health Escrow C...
    May 3
  • Does anyone happen to have a contact email address for IRS custo...  moreDoes anyone happen to have a contact email address for IRS customer service? I have recieved a CP161  that I need to dispute; however, I can not get through the phone number they sent me on the notice. I have been on the website like the recording states but can not find an email address listed. Any help would be greatly appreciated!  
    By Kim Wells, in IRS CP161 Contact Info...
    May 3
  • Registration is now open for the 2022 State Treasurers...  moreRegistration is now open for the 2022 State Treasurers Conference taking place June 14th, 16th, and 21st from 9:00am – 12:30pm via Zoom. This program is sponsored by the NC State Treasurer's Office, Local Government Commission Division and UNC School of Government.  
    AUDIENCE: These sessions are intended for city and county managers, finance officers, finance staff, and others that work in financial management
    FEE: The fee is $250 and includes all 3 sessions. 
    TENTATIVE SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE

    State Treasurer's Update
    American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
    LGC and GAAP Updates 
    Financial Management of Utility Systems 
    Procuring and Preparing for the Annual Audit under ARPA
    Opioid Settlement 

    REGISTRATION: Deadline to register is Tuesday, June 7th, 2022. Visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/2022-state-treasurers-conference
    Visit the above registration link for information about equipment preparation, Zoom, and CPE Credit.&n...    less
    By Susan Hutchinson, in 2022 State Treasurers ...
    May 2
  • Recently we have been getting multiple request for information a...  moreRecently we have been getting multiple request for information about hotel accomodations for the up coming summer conference.  If you have not already reserved your room at the conference hotel but still wish to join us, the following hotels are offering discounted rooms for our members:
    Hampton Inn & Suites Wrightsville Beach
    1989 Eastwood Road, Wilmington NC 28403
    Phone: 910-256-9600
    Room Block Dates: Sunday, July 17 – Wednesday, July 20, 2022
    Room Rate:  Kings - $220 and Doubles $199 – plus taxes
    Room Block Deadline: June 15, 2022
     
    Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington/Mayfaire Town Center
    6745 Rock Spring Road, Wilmington NC 28405
    Phone: 910-509-4046
    Room Block Dates:  Sunday, July 17 – Wednesday, July 20, 2022
    Room Rate:  $149 – plus taxes
    Room Block Deadline:  July 3, 2022
    Unfortunately, Shell Island and the Blockade Runner did not offer discounted room rates for our members this year as they have done in the past.We look forward to seeing you there.  less
    By Allen Coats, in Overflow Hotels for 20...
    May 2
  • Good morning all, Registration for the NCGFOA Certified Fin...  moreGood morning all, Registration for the NCGFOA Certified Finance Officer Exams to be held on May 26th and 27th opens today, Monday, May 2nd. The following are instructions on the registration process and the link to the registration page directly.
    REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL TUESDAY, MAY 24TH AT 5:00 PM. 
    As an update, the next available Finance Officer Certification Exams will be hosted October 27th and 28th, 2022.
    Once registration has closed, complete information regarding instructions for Canvas access, technical support, and parameters of the exams themselves will be provided no later than Wednesday, May 25th. Please see our new Finance Officer Certification Exams microsite for more information about the examination process and cycle. More information about the whole certification process is available on the following blog: Are You Certifiable 2.0?
    Exam access will be from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Canvas each day the exams are being offere...    less
    By Shannon Morris, in Finance Officer Certif...
    May 2
  • Hi all -- One final reminder that ALL COUNTIES AND MUNICPALITIES...  moreHi all -- One final reminder that ALL COUNTIES AND MUNICPALITIES HAVE AN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARP/CSLFRF) REPORT DUE BY TOMORROW, APRIL 30, 2022.If you have not completed the report, you need to log on to the US Treasury Portal and complete it asap. Here is info from US Treasury about accessing the report and a video tutorial on completing the report. We are still holding open Office Hours today until 4:30pm if you need assistance (or help just getting started). https://unc.zoom.us/j/94011361206?pwd=MjIzWnlzOWxtNGtoUlNjaEV3ZWNPdz09 Meeting ID: 940 1136Passcode: 522329 If you run into any technical difficulties accessing or completing the report email US Treasury at SLFRP@treasury.gov with as much detail as possible (including screen shots documenting the issues). Treasury should give you a ticket number -- keep that documentation. Treasury has said if you contacted them with a technical problem and they cannot resolve it in time you will be able to complete your report after the deadline. You may also call ...    less
    By UNC SOG Administrator, in ARP Report DUE TOMORROW
    April 29
  • Good morning, Tammie: When you say DMV office, do you mean a DMV...  moreGood morning, Tammie: When you say DMV office, do you mean a DMV tag office or DMV license office? We have both in Newland. The tag office employees are actually town employees, but the license office employee is solely a DMV employee. You can contact me at finance@townofnewland.org or at 828.733.2023 for any other info. Thanks, Sandy Lewis  Finance Officer/Town Administrator  
    By Sandy Lewis, in Department of Motor Ve...
    April 28
  • Good afternoon,I am looking for some help with the E911 Fund.&nb...  moreGood afternoon,I am looking for some help with the E911 Fund.  When the state was looking at the FY 2021 report there where two expenses that could not be claimed at 100%.  Now I have to correct the E911 Fund and the General Fund expenses in this current year. I know that I have to do a transfer between funds and also a restatement on the current FY audit.  Is there any other items that I need to do?Thanks,Sandra   
    By SANDRA BARSS, in E911 Fund
    April 26
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