VIEW SUMMARY (updated 10-1-24)

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

• What is an obligation? Please refer to Section 17 of the SLFRF FAQs for the latest information on the obligation requirement and how to meet the obligation deadline of December 31, 2024.
• Do subrecipients have an obligation deadline? No. Refer to FAQ 17.18.
• Are revenue loss funds automatically obligated? No. Refer to FAQ 17.15.
• Questions about personnel costs in 2025 and 2026: Refer to FAQs 17.6, 17.7, and 17.9.
• Questions about flexibilities for contracts after the obligation deadline: Refer to FAQs 17.16, 17.17, and FAQ 17.19.
• What if I have questions about legal and administrative costs after the obligation deadline? For more information on these expenses, refer to FAQs 17.10, 17.11, 17.12, and 17.13.
• What if my community has already obligated all of our SLFRF funds?  Please see FAQ 17.3 and 17.14.  Remember that all SLFRF recipients are required to continue to submit reports to Treasury as outlined in the SLFRF Compliance and Reporting Guidance.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (VIA ZOOM)

REGISTER HERE

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.. 

VIEW RESOURCES AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

2025

View the publication HERE.

NYCOM PLANNING & ZONING
(Four Separate One-hour Webinars)
 • NOV 19: Open Meetings Law
 • DEC 3: Understanding Article 78
 • DEC 10: Ethics
 • DEC 17: Parking

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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.

• MEETING HANDOUTS/PRESENTATIONS

• PHOTO GALLERY

• VIDEO RECAP

ARPA RESOURCES

CYBERSECURITY RESOURCES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION RESOURCES

The Equal Rights Amendment (Webinar and Articles)

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 21^st Century

THE WITCH'S BREW: BUILDING A POTENT CYBER DEFENSE AND INCIDENT RESONSE FOR YOUR MUNICIPALITY
OCT 30 (9:00 a.m.)

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:

• Navigate Cyber Applications: We will guide you through the cyber application process, ensuring all necessary information is accurately completed for a smooth renewal.
• Address Recommendations: If you have received cybersecurity recommendations, we will be on hand to clarify any questions and assist in implementing these essential enhancements.

Click HERE for a description of Cyber Security Service FREE to our NYMIR Cyber Members*