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Posts for November 2025

What Employers Should Know About the “No Tax on Overtime” Provisions

November 19, 2025  by  Julie Nicoll
Category:  Accounting ,  Fair Labor Standards Act

The “no tax on overtime” provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act include an employee tax deduction, but employers must provide additional information for tax reporting purposes. Learn how to plan for these changes impacting the tax years 2025 through 2028.

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Microtransit Programs: Key Takeaways for Local Governments

November 17, 2025  by  Alicia Bones
Category:  Transportation Planning ,  Public Transit

Some transit agencies in Washington have begun offering microtransit, or on-demand shuttle service, as part of a broader strategy to provide expanded transit options to community members. What can be learned from these early efforts?

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Interfund Loans: Can We Really Borrow Money from Ourselves?

November 12, 2025  by  Cheryl Grant
Category:  Accounting

Used for cash flow gaps, pre-grant expenses, or equipment buys, interfund loans let one fund within an entity lend to another. What should local governments know about these tools to make the best use of them?

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How Can Local Governments Celebrate the Holidays?

November 10, 2025  by  MRSC Insight
Category:  Governance ,  Gift of Public Funds ,  Special Events

Celebrating the winter holidays can be fun, but local governments, their staff, and elected officials should think carefully before pulling out decorations, planning parties, or accepting gifts. 

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Changes to Federal Procurement Thresholds: What Local Governments Need to Know

November 5, 2025  by  Josh Klika
Category:  Purchasing and Contracting ,  New Legislation and Regulations

Will your agency be using federal funds for a local procurement project? Federal acquisition-related thresholds have changed, and your procurement procedures should be updated to reflect this. This could be good news, especially for agencies using the small works roster process. 

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A Gift? For Me? The Basics of Gifts for Municipal Officers and Employees

November 3, 2025  by  Jill Dvorkin
Category:  Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

May a local government officer or employee accept gifts related to their position? What might be the repercussions? What if the gift is under a certain dollar level? In addition to raising concerns about propriety, acceptance of gifts may violate state law or local agency policy.

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