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Posts for April 2020

Annual Financial Reporting Options: Cash-Basis

Annual Financial Reporting Options: Cash-Basis

April 30, 2020  by  Toni Nelson
Category:  Financial Reporting

This blog post describes the cash-basis reporting option available to local governments for filing an annual financial report.

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Public Records Considerations in the Era of Telecommuting

Public Records Considerations in the Era of Telecommuting

April 27, 2020  by  Sarah Doar
Category:  Public Records Act ,  Operating Policies

This blog post looks at how an agency can exercise some control over its public records when these may be located — or taken — outside the workplace.

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Engaging in a Pixelated Public Square

Engaging in a Pixelated Public Square

April 20, 2020  by  Laura Crandall
Category:  COVID-19 ,  Legislative Body

This blog post looks at which video platforms are best for what use, how public comment may be made for remote public meetings, and discusses various electronic public engagement platforms.

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Furloughs and More: Employer Options During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Furloughs and More: Employer Options During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 16, 2020  by  Oskar Rey
Category:  COVID-19 ,  Termination and Retirement

This blog post looks at an employer's options for managing its workforce during the region-wide shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Additional Rights for Employees at High Risk for Coronavirus Complications

Additional Rights for Employees at High Risk for Coronavirus Complications

April 15, 2020  by  Karen Sutherland
Category:  Guest Author ,  COVID-19 ,  Leave Policies

This blog post reviews Proclamation 20-46, which provides additional rights and protections for workers at high risk for coronavirus complications.

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Using Electronic Signatures During Emergencies

Using Electronic Signatures During Emergencies

April 13, 2020  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  COVID-19

This blog post looks at how an agency can use electronic rather than ink signatures to process documents and keep its operations going, even in the event of an emergency. 

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Risk Management During Pandemic and Widespread Illness

Risk Management During Pandemic and Widespread Illness

April 9, 2020  by  Roger Neal
Category:  Guest Author ,  Management ,  COVID-19

This blog post looks at how agencies can apply risk management strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Being Cyber Aware in the Age of COVID-19

Being Cyber Aware in the Age of COVID-19

April 8, 2020  by  Tracy Burrows
Category:  Cybersecurity ,  COVID-19

This blog posts looks at cyber threats that have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and offers tips for local governments to help protect their resources. 

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Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements in the Event of an Emergency

Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements in the Event of an Emergency

April 6, 2020  by  MRSC Insight
Category:  Purchasing and Contracting ,  COVID-19 ,  Emergency Management

This blog post reviews the rules relating to waiving competitive bidding requirements during emergency situations.

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