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January 6, 2016

The Great GASB is here!

It’s 2016…that means its time to gear up for 2015 audits. Significant this year is the implementation of GASB 68 which revises the way local governments present and report pension obligations.  Local governments will now include net pension benefit obligations on their balance sheets. This is a significant movie towards […]
May 27, 2015

Newly Elected Officials Course Kicks Off Nov. 21

The 2015 Newly Elected Officials Course kicks off Saturday, Nov. 21, in Pittsburgh. This course helps newly elected officials transition to they’re  governing roles. The Newly Elected Officials Course (NEOC) is held following every local general election. It is a one-of-a kind course, unique in Pennsylvania for its scope and […]
May 27, 2015

Webinar Wednesday: Do You TIF, NID or LERTA? Understanding Various Economic Development Tools

Join us at 11 a.m., July 8 for Webinar Wednesday: Do You TIF, NID or LERTA? Understanding Various Economic Development Tools This Webinar Wednesday presentation will be made by Tim Bish, Max Junker and Alyssa Golfieri, all attorneys with Babst Calland in Pittsburgh. They will present an overview of Tax […]
May 27, 2015

Webinar Wednesday: Comprehensive Planning – The Implementable Plan

Join us at 11 a.m., June 17, for Webinar Wednesday’s discussion of Comprehensive Planning: The Implementable Plan. Presenter: Denny Puko, Planning Program manager, Department of Community and Economic Development This webinar is free, but you must register to participate. You will receive an email with sign-in information after registration. Click […]
May 27, 2015

Managing Marcellus: Land Use, Zoning & Addressing Impacts of PA Supreme Court Act 13 Rulings

The Local Government Academy, in partnership with Washington & Jefferson College’s Center for Energy Policy and Management, and sponsored by W&J’s Shale Gas Knowledge Hub, is presenting, “Land Use, Zoning, and Addressing Impacts of Shale Gas Drilling After the PA Supreme Court Act 13 Rulings,” as part the Managing Marcellus […]
September 24, 2014

LGA Has Moved!

Please update your records to reflect LGA’s new mailing address, which is effective September 2, 2014: 1501 Preble Avenue  |  Suite 202 Pittsburgh, PA  15233