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NASACT News is the Association's monthly, online newsletter, created to dispense information about innovative financial programs, new projects and methods, key state policy issues, notable member activities and more. The newsletter is a valuable tool that informs members about issues faced by their colleagues from around the country.
NASACT News welcomes input, articles and ideas from members and industry leaders. For more information, to submit an article or discuss an idea for the newsletter, contact the editor of NASACT News via email or by calling NASACT's headquarters office in Lexington, Kentucky at (859) 276-1147.
| 2013 |
What's Inside... |
| May 2013 |
NSAA President's Article, Guest Article from the GASB Chairman, Single Audit Roundtable Recap, NASACT Responds to FAF Proposal, NASACT Boston Preview, Middle Management Recap, NASC Names Committee Chairs, GASB Update |
| April 2013 |
Iowa State Auditor David Vaudt Named as Next GASB Chairman, NASC Annual Conference Recap, Executive Committee Highlights, Guest Article: Ronald L. Jones, NASC Business Meeting Recap |
| March 2013 |
FAF Proposes Changes to GASB Agenda-Setting Process, Gov't Groups Reiterate Importance of Muni Bond Tax Exemption, DC and Member Satisfaction Results, Conference Preview, GASB Update |
| February 2013 |
NASC President's Article, NASACT Increases Interim Disclosure Efforts, OMB Releases Grant Reform Proposals (Including Changes to Single Audit), Schumacher Appointed in WA, DC Office Hosts Hungarian Mayors |
| January 2013 |
Executive Committee Meeting Preview, NASACT Announces Webinars on Group Audits and GASB No. 68, NSAA Accepts Entries for Excellence in Accountability Awards, GASB Update, New Member News |
| 2012 |
What's Inside... |
| December 2012 |
Year-End Review, FSOC Recommends SEC Action on Money Market Funds, MSRB Requests Comments on Issuer's Financial Statements Proposal, New Members in Maine, Maryland and New Hampshire, and Middle Management Conference Previews |
| November 2012 |
NASACT Responds to SEC Report on Municipal Securities Market, 2012 Election Results, NASACT Participation in Mexico Comptroller Program, Update on GASB, 2012-13 Committees Named |
| October 2012 |
NASACT Responds to Moody's Proposal on Reported Pension Data, IT Conference Recap, NASACT Announces Info Sharing Groups on Implementing GASB Pension and AICPA Clarity Standards, Benchmarking Program Update, GASB Chairman Announces Retirement |
| September 2012 |
Message from NASACT President Benison, New Information Sharing Groups Announced on GASB Pension Standards and AICPA Clarity Standards, NASC and NSAA Business Meeting Highlights, New Officials Named in DE and DC |
| August 2012 |
NASACT Annual Conference Recap, SEC and GAO Release Issue Reports on Disclosure in the Municipal Market, Moody’s Proposes Adjustments to Pension Information, NASACT Business Meeting Recap, NASACT Welcomes New Executive Committee Members |
| July 2012 |
Message from NASACT's President, 2012 Annual Conference: At a Glance, GAO Releases Report on Municipal Securities, Senate Holds Hearing on Federal Spending Transparency, NSAA Names 2013 Committees |
| June 2012 |
NSAA Annual Conference Recap, NSAA Announces 2012 Award Winners, NASACT Participates in MSRB Roundtable, NSAA Business Meeting Highlights |
| May 2012 |
NSAA President's Column, DATA Act Passes House, GSA Scandal Prompts Congressional Action, MSRB Activity Overview, NASACT Establishes Technical Exchange with Mexico Comptrollers, GASB Update, Middle Management Conference Recap |
| April 2012 |
NASC Annual Conferences/Business Meeting Recaps, NASACT Executive Committee Recap, Eckstrom Testifies Before GASB, NSAA and NASACT Annual Previews |
| March 2012 |
NASACT Responds to GASB PV Regarding Financial Projections: Members Strongly Oppose Requiring Projections and Estimates in External Financial Reporting, OMB Releases Ideas to Reform Grants Policy - Including Single Audit and Cost Principles |
| February 2012 |
NASC President's Message, NASACT Announces Webinars on Clarity Project, Planning Begins for NASACT 2012, New Officials in Hawaii and Wyoming, NSAA Seeks Submissions for Excellence in Accountability Awards |
| January 2012 |
SEC Posts Proposed GASB Support Fee in Federal Register, Travel Assistance Available Again for NASC and NSAA, NASACT Announces Webinars on Implementing SAS 122, GASB Update |
| 2011 |
What's Inside... |
| December 2011 |
False Claims Act: A Risk for the State and Local Government Audit Community, NASACT Revises Benchmarking RFP, Grant Act Would Require Single Audit Improvements, GATB Issues First Report, NASACT Adds Benefits to Corporate Associates Program |
| November 2011 |
3% Withholding Repeal Signed Into Law, Ebersole Named to FAF Board of Trustees, NASACT Releases RFP for Benchmarking Services, NASACT Seeks a Voice in Grant Reform Efforts, MSRB Unveils Website on State and Local Government Debt Issuance |
| October 2011 |
NASACT Testifies at GASB Hearings, 3% Repeal Gains Momentum, Financial Stability Council Releases 2011 Report, NSAA IT Conference Recap, NSAA Business Meeting Highlights, Beth Pearce Named to NASACT's Executive Committee |
| September 2011 |
Message from NASACT President Ronald L. Jones, NASACT Announces Ethics Webinar, Fall Legislative Update, President's Job Plan Includes Concerning Provisions, IRS Issues Notice on Employer-Provided Cell Phones |
| August 2011 |
NASACT Holds Annual Conference in Vermont, 2011 President's Award Winners Announced, NASACT Business Meeting Recap, New Executive Committee Members Named, NASACT Offers Input on GASB and GAO Studies |
| July 2011 |
Message from NASACT's President, NSAA Committees Finalized, Update GASB, SEC to Hold Field Hearing, NASACT Announces 2011 Corporate Associates |
| June 2011 |
NSAA Annual Conference Recap, NASACT Participates in Muni Market Call with SEC, Input Sought on Draft GASB Support Fee Rules, Join 3% Withholding Repeal Campaign, IRS Names NASACT Members to ACT, NSAA Announces Excellence in Accountability Awards |
| May 2011 |
NSAA President's Message, 3% Implementation Regulations Released, OMB Issues Guidance on Administrative Flixibility, SEC Instructs FINRA to Work on GASB Funding Mechanism, Middle Management Recap, GASB Recap |
| April 2011 |
NASACT Seeks Repeal of 3% Withholding, NASC Annual Conference and Business Meeting Recaps, NASACT Executive Committee Recap, Law to Repeal Expanded 1099 Reporting Passes, President to Form Deficit Reduction Working Group |
| March 2011 |
The Impact on States of a Federal Government Shutdown, President Issues Memo Aimed at Flexibility for States and Locals, IRS Announces VCAP Relief, OMB Establishes Super Work Group, Washington Issues Survey Results Released |
| February 2011 |
NASC President's Article, NASACT Continues Push to Repeal 3% Requirement, State Groups Get Out the Facts on Bankruptcy and Public Pensions, GASB Considers Additions to Conceptual Framework |
| January 2011 |
NASACT Participates in MSRB Roundtable, NASACT Extends Travel Assistance Program, New Officials Take Office in January, GAO Issues GASB Funding Report, NASACT Announces Accounts Payable Benchmark, States Await 3% Regulations |
| 2010 |
What's Inside... |
| December 2010 |
NASACT Opposes Proposed Federal Intervention on Pensions, NASC Annual Conference Preview, SEC Holds Muni Hearing in D.C., IRS Issues Interim Notice on 3% Withholding, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Releases Report |
| November 2010 |
NASACT Participates in GAO Examination of GASB's Role in Municipal Securities Market, Election 2010 Recap, Single Audit Roundtable Recap, IRS Seeks Applicants for ACT, SEC to Hold Muni Hearing in December |
| October 2010 |
Cell Phone De-Listing Legislation Enacted, FFTA Reporting Begins, States Prepare for 3% Withholding Implementation, SEC Ramps Up Activity, MSRB Assumes New Role, NASACT Announces Webinar on Improving Efficiencies in Debt Collection and Increasing Revenue |
| September 2010 |
A Message From NASACT President Kopp, Muni Disclosure Study Review, DC Office Hosts International Visitors, NASC Business Meeting Highlights, GASB Update, Corporate Program Update |
| August 2010 |
NASACT Members Meet in Charleston for 2010 Conference, GAO Releases Exposure Draft of
Government Auditing Standards, NASACT Welcomes New Executive Committee Members, FAF to Increase the Size of FASB and FASB Chairman Herz to Retire |
| July 2010 |
NASACT President's Article, Financial Regulatory Reform Includes Provision to Fund GASB, GAO's New Strategic Plan Includes Focus on State-Federal Relations, NSAA Finalizes 2010 Committees, Scholarships Available for NSAA IT Workshop and Conference |
| June 2010 |
NSAA Annual Conference Recap, NASACT Annual Conference Preview, National Performance Management Advisory Commission Releases Report, Improper Payments Workgroups Issue Final Reports, GAO Issues Report on Credit Card Fees |
| May 2010 |
State Auditors Will Meet in Arizona Following a Year of Change, NSAA President Debbie Davenport to Host 2010 Annual Conference, NSAA Committee Meeting Schedule, Registration is Now Open for the
NASACT Annual Conference! |
| April 2010 |
NASACT Announces Travel Assistance Program, NASC Conference Review, NASACT Executive Committee Notes, NASACT Approves Resolution Endorsing Information Reporting, OMB Issues Guidance on ARRA and Improper Payments |
| March 2010 |
Financial Reform Legislation Includes Muni Provisions, RATB Issues Quarterly Report, Recovery Act Update, GASB Update, Washington Issues Survey Update |
| February 2010 |
Message From NASC's President, ARRA Reporting Update, NASACT Partners on Research Papers, IRS Seeks Input on New Compliance Tool, NASACT Releases Updated Training Catalog |
| January 2010 |
NASACT Joins Federal Work Groups on Improper Payments and Single Audit, OMB Expands FAQ Website for ARRA Reporting, GAO Appoints Medicaid Panel, GASB Update, USDOE Guidance on State Fiscal Stabilization Fund |
| 2009 |
What's Inside... |
| December 2009 |
Executive Order Calls for Groups on Improper Payments & Single Audit, NASC Meets in Des Moines in March, OMB Releases New Guidance for ARRA Job Calculations, GAO Releases Latest Recovery Act Reports, Paul Carlson to Retire |
| November 2009 |
NASACT Announces ARRA Post-Reporting Webinar, Chinese Officials Visit NASACT’s D.C. Office, 2009 IRPAC Report Contains 3% Withholding Recommendations, GASB Update, State Fiscal Outlook Remains Bleak, Pew Releases State Budget Report |
| October 2009 |
Message from NASACT President Glen Gainer, Recovery Act Update, Single Audit Roundtable Recap, Interchange Fee Legislation Update, NSAA IT Workshop and Conference Recap |
| September 2009 |
Recovery Act Update, Exposure Draft Response Requests, NASC Business Meeting Recap, Info Sharing Call Calendar, GASB Update |
| August 2009 |
NASACT Annual Conference Recap, Business Meeting Notes, ARRA Implementation Roundtable Recap, Summer Legislative Summary, Performance Advisory Commission Framework Released for Review, New Members Join Executive Committee |
| July 2009 |
NASACT President's Article, 2009 Annual Conference Preview, ARRA Implementation Roundtable Scheduled for August 19, NSAA Names Committee Chairs, GASB Update, Scholarships Available for IT Workshop and Conference |
| June 2009 |
2009 NSAA Annual Conference Recap, NASACT ARRA Implementation Roundtable Announced, OMB Releases More Guidance on ARRA Section 1512 Reporting, NSAA Announces Excellence in Accountabilty Award Winners, NASC Names Committee Chairs |
| May 2009 |
NSAA President's Article, ACH Fraud Alert, NASACT Annual Conference Preview, ARRA Update, Compliance Supplement Issued, GASB Update, Robert Childree Retires, Barb Hinton Receives David M. Walker Award |
| April 2009 |
NASACT First Vice President Glen Gainer Testifies at IRS Hearing on 3% Withholding, OMB Releases ARRA Guidance, NASACT Hosts ARRA Update Calls, NASC Annual Conference Recap, Executive Committee Meeting Recap, U.S. Treasury Releases Bonds Guidance |
| March 2009 |
Illinois Auditor General Testifies Before Congressional Committee, NASACT Participants in ARRA Implementation Conference, Government Groups Respond to Treasury on 3% Withholding, Budget Proposes Federal/State Pilot on Improper Payments |
| February 2009 |
NASC President's Article, Stimulus Package Review, NASC Annual Conference Preview, FAF Names New Chair and Trustees, NASACT Welcomes New Members in Delaware and South Carolina |
| January 2009 |
States Get Set to Weather Tough Times, NASACT Welcomes New State Officials, NASACT Monitors Possible Repeal of 3% Withholding Requirement, MSRB Hosts Roundtables, GASB Update, NASC Annual Conference Preview |
| 2008 |
What's Inside... |
| December 2008 |
U.S. Treasury Issues 3% Withholding Rulemaking Proposal, FAF Issues Resolution, Attmore Re-Named GASB Chair, NASC Announces Derivatives Implementation Network, Ebersole and Davenport Reappointed to GASAC |
| November 2008 |
2008 Elections Yield Changes to NASACT's Member Roster, NASACT Announces First Webinar: "Ethics in Work and Life," NASACT Names Committees, SEC Releases IFRS Road Map, National Performance Management Commission Meets In October, 2009 Conference Review |
| October 2008 |
State and Local Groups Discuss Effects of Economic Turmoil, NSAA IT Conference Recap, Information Sharing Group Spotlight, NSAA Business Meeting Schedule, Almonte Named Chair of AICPA, PCI Council Releases DSS Version 1.2 |
| September 2008 |
Message from President McTavish, NASACT Attends Big 7 Meeting, NASACT Members Participate in Ways and Means Committee Roundtable and MVL for Public Pension Plans Hearing, GASB Update, EBS Council Joins Forces with EFTA |
| August 2008 |
NASACT Annual Conference Recap, Business Meeting Notes, NASACT Plans GASB No. 49 Audio Conference for September, NASACT and Treasury Discuss Implementation of 3% Withholding, SEC Proposes Changes to Rule 15c2-12 |
| July 2008 |
NASACT President's Message; NASACT 2008 Annual Conference Preview; Your Help Requested on 3% Withholding Issue; NSAA Committees Finalized; New Members Named in OK, RI, and MT; NASACT Comments on Legislation for Increased Transparency in Federal Spending |
| June 2008 |
Rick Fair Wins 2008 Snodgrass Award, NSAA Annual Conference and Business Meeting Recap, Government Groups Meet with FAF/GASB, SEC Proposes New Requirements on Bond/Credit Raters, FFATA Issues Up For Debate |
| May 2008 |
NSAA President's Article, Update From GASB, NASACT Annual Conference Preview, NASACT Responds to Treasury Request for Comment on 3% Withholding Law, Worker Retention an Issue for States and Feds, Audio Conference Schedule for July |
| April 2008 |
Tennessee Comptroller Emeritus William R. Snodgrass Dies at 85, New Principals Names in New Jersey and Colorado, Franchot Serves on Behalf of NASACT on Performance Management Advisory Commission, Single Audit Roundtable Recap |
| March 2008 |
NASC Annual Conference Recap, NASACT Executive Committee Highlights, GASB Update, NASACT Needs Your Input on 3% Withholding Issue, Washington Issues Survey Review, NASACT Supports Centralized Disclosure System |
| February 2008 |
NASC President's Column, NASACT Responds to FAF Proposal, NASACT Joins National Performance Management Commission, West Virginia Joins Benchmarking Project, Louisiana Gets New Commissioner of Administration, State Groups Respond to SEC Request for Comment |
| January 2008 |
Your Input Needed to Respond to FAF Proposal, GASB Update, NASACT Attends MSRB Roundtable, NASC Annual Conference Preview, GAO Issues Government Auditing Standards, Middle Management Conference Review |
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