Consistent with the final rule issued by the US Treasury, all ARPA funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024. The information below will clarify the amended definition of "obligation" and several related issues.
Obligate it or Lose it! Preparing for the Upcoming ARPA SLFRF Obligation Deadline
WEBINAR: U.S. Department of the Treasury: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: New Obligation FAQs
WEBINAR QUESTIONS AND SLFRF FAQ REFERENCES
The updated obligation-related FAQs are found in the new Section 17: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SLFRF-Final-Rule-FAQ.pdf
On Friday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., NYCOM will host a meeting (via Zoom) to establish our Legislative Priorities for 2025.
As local officials, your perspectives on the issues that impact your communities are crucial in shaping NYCOM's priorities and ensuring that our legislative efforts align with your needs and those of the residents you serve. Your experience, insights and expertise are invaluable to this process.
There is no fee for this meeting and all pre-registrants will receive an email in advance with the policy proposals to be discussed.
If there is a particular legislative initiative that you would like to have addressed, please contact NYCOM's Legislative Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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UNFUNDED MANDATE & LIABILITY EXPOSURE
The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed significant changes to the OSHA Fire Brigade Standard (1910.156). If approved in its current form, the rule will impact all fire departments (volunteer, combination, and paid) across New York and the country.
The 608-page document outlining the proposed changes would incorporate costly health and safety standard mandates and expose municipal fire departments to litigation and costly settlements. It could also cripple already fiscally strapped departments and further negatively impact the recruitment and retention efforts of struggling volunteer fire departments. NYCOM fully supports measures that will protect first responder safety. However, there needs to be a balanced approach that takes into consideration the realities of each department.
As a result of the over 4,000 comments that were submitted to OSHA during the public comment period (NYCOM’s joint letter can be found here), OSHA has scheduled an informal public hearing on the proposed rule beginning on November 12, 2024.
Additional information about the proposed rulemaking can be found here.
The OSHA Emergency Response Standard Proposed Rule Can Be Found Here: Emergency Response Standard; Proposed Rule | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
U.S. Department of Labor Information: Emergency Response Rulemaking | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
Information Webinar By OSHA Training Institute: Webinar: Emergency Response Rule
Federal Register – Submit A Comment: Federal Register :: Emergency Response Standard
Thank you for joining us for NYCOM's 2024 Fall Training School for City and Village Officials in Saratoga Springs. We look forward to seeing you September 15-19, 2025 in Lake Placid.
WEBINARS:
• What Comes Next?
• Redefining Roles: Spotlighting Women in Local Government
ARTICLES:
• The Dos and Don’ts of Advocating for Ratification
• Ensuring Equal Rights: Updating New York’s Constitution and Protecting Women’s Equality in the 21st Century
Click HERE for description and registration details.
ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS (ONGOING)
We are excited to kickstart our exclusive One-on-One Consultation service. Elisabeth Dubois, NYMIR’s Cybersecurity Risk Specialist will reach out to you in advance of your renewal, typically 2-3 months prior, to schedule a personalized meeting. During this consultation, you'll have the opportunity to:
Click HERE for a description of Cyber Security Service FREE to our NYMIR Cyber Members*
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