| December 2024 |
Federal Court Blocks Salary Threshold Increase for Exempt Employees |
| October 2024 |
NACo Guidance on Natural Disasters |
| October 2024 |
How to Help: Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief |
| September 2024 |
10-Minute Read: Updated County Commissioner Training Requirements |
| August 2024 |
Certified Public Administrators: 2024-2025 Recertification Information |
| August 2024 |
Congrats to New IPS Leadership Academy Graduates! |
| July 2024 |
What You Need to Know: Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act |
| July 2024 |
New Public Chapter Prevents Reduction of Some Items in Mayor’s Budget |
| July 2024 |
County Commissioner Training: Updated Requirements under T.C.A. § 5-5-113 |
| July 2024 |
Check it out: SMART Initiative Quarter 2 Newsletter |
| July 2024 |
Rick Hall Honored as Inaugural Inductee to Tennessee Purchasing Hall of Fame |
| June 2024 |
2024 Index of Acts Now Available |
| June 2024 |
New Salary Requirements for Exempt Employees |
| June 2024 |
Effectively Manage a County Official's Facebook Account |
| May 2024 |
CTAS Celebrates New Certified Public Administrators 🎓 |
| May 2024 |
Putnam County Register of Deeds Staff Earn County Administrative Professional Certification |
| May 2024 |
Congratulations! John Sutton Receives MBA from UT Martin |
| May 2024 |
How to Manage Your Knowledge Effectively as a County Official |
| May 2024 |
⭐️ Public Service Recognition Week ⭐️ Chandra McPherson, CTAS Training Consultant |
| May 2024 |
⭐️ Public Service Recognition Week ⭐️ Ben Rodgers, COAT Executive Director |
| May 2024 |
⭐️ Public Service Recognition Week ⭐️ Heather Duncan, CTAS County Government Consultant |
| May 2024 |
⭐️ Public Service Recognition Week ⭐️ Rachel Ruble, CTAS Budget & HR Specialist |
| May 2024 |
⭐️ Public Service Recognition Week ⭐️ David Connor, TCSA Executive Director |
| April 2024 |
Lost and Found: Derrick Woods Uses Drone to Rescue Missing Special-Needs Teenager |
| April 2024 |
TEMA Seeks Proposals for Low Interest Loan Funding for Mitigation Projects Due by April 28, 2024 |
| April 2024 |
Renew America’s Schools Prize |
| April 2024 |
Jefferson County Recognized for Opioid Settlement Planning Process |
| March 2024 |
Exploring Tennessee on the First Day of Spring |
| March 2024 |
Now Enrolling for Spring Language Classes: Spanish and ASL Available During Work Hours |
| March 2024 |
Ben Rodgers Named COAT Executive Director |
| March 2024 |
LACTF Reporting Deadline Fast Approaching - March 31! |
| February 2024 |
FY 2023 AFG Grant Application Period Now Open Until March 8 |
| February 2024 |
2024 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Awards |
| February 2024 |
Revised COLA for General Sessions Judges |
| January 2024 |
Take Language Classes for Free! |
| January 2024 |
TDEC to Host Webinars in February for Brownfield Redevelopment Grants (BRAG) |
| January 2024 |
COAT Begins Search for Executive Director |
| December 2023 |
Take Advantage of LCCO: TLC Winter Term Starting Soon! |
| December 2023 |
New Online Certificate Program: Basic County Finance |
| December 2023 |
Congratulations to new CCFO Cohort! |
| December 2023 |
Kim Raia wins TREEDC Champion Award |
| November 2023 |
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act |
| November 2023 |
Inflation Reduction Act Provides $369 Billion in Tax Credits and Direct Pay Options for Local Governments |
| October 2023 |
IRS Announces Special Per Diem Rates Effective October 1 |
| October 2023 |
CTAS Hires New Emergency/Fire Management Consultant |
| September 2023 |
Understanding the Certified Tax Rate Calculation During Reappraisal Years |
| September 2023 |
2023 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Requirements for CCFO Graduates |
| September 2023 |
Celebrating CTAS' 50 Years - IPS Podcast |
| September 2023 |
Certified Public Administrators: 2023-2024 Recertification Information |
| September 2023 |
TNAAO Regional Meetings 2023 |
| September 2023 |
New SMART Initiative Technical Assistance Resources |
| September 2023 |
2023 ACM Regional Meetings |
| September 2023 |
CCFO CPE Program |
| September 2023 |
Enforcement of County's Ethics Policy |
| August 2023 |
SMART Initiative is Ready to Assist |
| August 2023 |
Local Matters Podcast: Meet Jon Walden & Dr. Herb Byrd III |
| August 2023 |
Register by August 28: American Sign Language Class |
| August 2023 |
Uniform Chart of Accounts Now Available |
| August 2023 |
Upcoming 2023 TCCA Regional Meetings |
| August 2023 |
How COCTP Rollover Credits Work |
| August 2023 |
Upcoming Cumberland Region Tomorrow Events |
| August 2023 |
CTAS Welcomes Ramona Wilson |
| August 2023 |
Reminder: County Commissioner Training Deadline |
| August 2023 |
News You Can Use: 2022 Community Health Assessment Report |
| August 2023 |
CTAS Says Goodbye to Legendary Frank McKee |
| August 2023 |
Upcoming Webinar: OCJP Evidence Based Jail Programming |
| July 2023 |
New OCJP Grant Opportunity: Evidence Based Programming Project |
| July 2023 |
Effective October 1: OCJP Administering Alternative Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund |
| July 2023 |
Effective October 1: OCJP Administering Alternative Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund |
| July 2023 |
Coming in August: NCEL Professional Excellence Series |
| July 2023 |
FREE SBITAS CPE Course Offered by CTAS & MTAS |
| July 2023 |
CTAS Pilots Drone Services Program |
| July 2023 |
Job Openings at IPS |
| July 2023 |
Recent Training: CoreLogic Marshall/Swift Software for Assessors of Property |
| June 2023 |
New Laws Affecting Meeting Agendas and Public Comment |
| June 2023 |
2023 Edition of Index of Acts Now Available |
| June 2023 |
Local Matters Podcast: Meet Jim Hart, Heather Duncan, & Mike Galey |
| June 2023 |
TCSA Releases Legislative Conference Materials |
| June 2023 |
New Training for Assessors of Property: Marshall & Swift Valuation Service |
| May 2023 |
State of TN Offering No-Cost Cybersecurity Reviews |
| May 2023 |
Effective July 1, 2023: Public Comment Periods at Public Meetings |
| May 2023 |
Murphy Scholarships Now Accepting Applications |
| May 2023 |
5 Ways to Bring More Compassion to the Workplace (Part 2 of 2) |
| May 2023 |
Congrats to our May Capstone Graduates! |
| May 2023 |
UTIPS SMART Initiative Releases Opioid Settlement County Profiles |
| May 2023 |
UT Institute for Public Service SMART Initiative is Now Hiring! |
| May 2023 |
Join Us May 12! Successful Connections |
| April 2023 |
New Report Available! Responsibilities of a Tennessee Regional Municipal Solid Waste Board |
| April 2023 |
Landfill Operator Certification Training: Registration Deadline May 1, 3:30PM CDT |
| April 2023 |
Naifeh Center's Professional Excellence Series Continues in June |
| April 2023 |
TCSA Legislative Conference Agenda Available |
| April 2023 |
Congrats to our April Capstone Graduates! |
| April 2023 |
CTAS 50th Anniversary Conference Dates Announced |
| April 2023 |
5 Ways to Bring More Compassion to the Workplace (Part 1 of 2) |
| April 2023 |
Gov. Lee Signs Landmark Transportation Modernization Act Into Law |
| March 2023 |
Important: Opioid Settlement Information |
| March 2023 |
Spring TNAAO Regional Meeting Schedule Released |
| March 2023 |
Progress in your COCTP Journey: Online Certificate Credit Transfers |
| March 2023 |
Celebrate Women's History Month This March |
| February 2023 |
Upcoming Training: Operating Budget Workshop |
| February 2023 |
2023 Capstone Dates - Are you ready? |
| February 2023 |
New Online COCTP Choice Electives Available! |
| January 2023 |
New Budget Guidance Document from TN Comptroller's Office of Local Government Finance |
| January 2023 |
TGFOA Announces Dates for Spring Institute |
| January 2023 |
IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate to 65.5 Cents |
| December 2022 |
CTAS Celebrating 50th Anniversary in 2023 |
| November 2022 |
November 29: TN State Data Center Webinar on Population Estimates 101 |
| November 2022 |
November 2022: Updated CCFO Class & Locations Schedule |
| November 2022 |
Comptroller Mumpower Names New Director of Local Government Finance |
| October 2022 |
Select Counties Eligible for Additional Funds (Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund LATCF) |
| September 2022 |
FREE Open Records Training This Fall |
| September 2022 |
TNAAO Fall Regional Meetings - Coming in October 2022 |
| September 2022 |
TCHOA Regional Meetings Scheduled |
| September 2022 |
Comptroller’s Office to Provide 16 Hours of Free CPE in 2022 |
| August 2022 |
Save the Date! 2022 COCTP Renewal Conference Coming in December |
| August 2022 |
New Tennessee Law Requires Written Certification that Contractors Will Not Boycott Israel (Updated 09.19.2022) |
| August 2022 |
Did You Know? Mental Wellness Matters (Part 3 of 3) |
| July 2022 |
Don't Forget: Highway Certifications Due Soon |
| July 2022 |
Reminder: August 31st Budget Deadline is Quickly Approaching |
| July 2022 |
County Officials Certificate Program Revision |
| July 2022 |
Opioid Abatement Council Held First Meeting on July 8th |
| July 2022 |
New Practice Guides and Recorded CTAS CPE Courses for CCFO, CMFO and CPAs Now Available! |
| July 2022 |
CTAS Sponsors Language Services for Counties Across Tennessee |
| July 2022 |
Did You Know? Mental Wellness Matters (Part 2 of 3) |
| June 2022 |
Did You Know? Mental Wellness Matters (Part 1 of 3) |
| June 2022 |
New Title and Registration Law Will Have a Significant Impact on County Clerks’ Offices |
| June 2022 |
2022 CTAS Model Ethics Policy |
| June 2022 |
Reminder: Countywide Reappraisal and Certified Tax Rate |
| June 2022 |
IRS Increases Mileage Rate for Remainder of 2022 |
| June 2022 |
New Law Impacting Registers of Deeds |
| June 2022 |
Updated CTAS Fax Number - (615) 532-3555 |
| May 2022 |
First County Human Resources Summit Held in Middle Tennessee |
| May 2022 |
TN Comptroller Offers IAAO Course 101 in Jackson |
| May 2022 |
Important Changes to Purchasing Laws in Tennessee |
| May 2022 |
CTAS Virtual Continuing Professional Education for CCFO, CMFO, and CPAs |
| April 2022 |
Congrats! 24 New Certified Public Administrators |
| April 2022 |
Social Media Accessibility Tips for Local Governments |
| April 2022 |
Surety Bonds Information for County Officials |
| April 2022 |
ARPA Funds - First Project & Expenditure Report Due April 30 |
| March 2022 |
CTAS Hires New CCFO Training Consultant - Welcome Brandon Marks! |
| March 2022 |
CCFO Program Now Enrolling for 2022-2023! |
| February 2022 |
CCFO Continuing Professional Education (CPE) - Good News! |
| February 2022 |
GASB Statement No. 87 Leases: Last Chance to Get Ready for FY 2022! |
| February 2022 |
COAT County Government Day Scheduled for March 7-8 |
| February 2022 |
Free Training Opportunity! Successful Connections |
| February 2022 |
Get Moving at Work with Activity Breaks! |
| January 2022 |
Full Depth Reclamation Symposium - Feb 9-10, 2022 |
| January 2022 |
TLC Winter Term Language Classes Registration Now Open |
| January 2022 |
ARPA SLFR Funds - Final Rule Released |
| January 2022 |
CTAS is Here to Help with Audit Findings |
| January 2022 |
TCSA County Government Day Scheduled for Feb 28 – Mar 1 |
| November 2021 |
Walden Selected to Lead CTAS as Executive Director |
| October 2021 |
SLFRF Recipients: Treasury Extends Reporting Deadline |
| October 2021 |
2021 Certified Population of Tennessee Municipalities & Counties |
| October 2021 |
Did You Know?: COCTP Rollover Credits |
| October 2021 |
Substance Abuse Disorder: County Fact Sheets |
| October 2021 |
CTAS Reapportionment Efforts |
| October 2021 |
HHS Announces Additional $25.5 Billion in Funds |
| September 2021 |
Significant Changes to Hotel/Motel Tax Laws in 2021 |
| July 2021 |
American Rescue Plan Funding Guidance |
| July 2021 |
The Fuller Story Project – Franklin to erect United States Colored Troops Statue |
| July 2021 |
Hall Income Tax Phased Out January 1, 2021 |
| July 2021 |
Reminder: Letters of Agreement |
| July 2021 |
2021 Index of Acts Now Available |
| July 2021 |
Comptroller Releases New Debt Manual |
| July 2021 |
A Reminder on County Legislative Body Compensation |
| June 2021 |
CTAS Welcomes Kerry Watkins! |
| June 2021 |
Commissioner Training Requirements |
| May 2021 |
Ratio Studies & Equalization |
| May 2021 |
Recommendations on Receipting American Rescue Plan Funds |
| May 2021 |
FCC Announces Emergency Broadband Benefit Start Date |
| March 2021 |
Tennessee Sports Gaming Act Privilege Tax: How to Record Revenues |
| February 2021 |
2020 Census Data Delays Continue |
| February 2021 |
New Report Released on Energy Sector in Tennessee |
| February 2021 |
2021 Capstone Event |
| February 2021 |
New UT IPS Training Facility Opens in Cookeville |
| February 2021 |
CTAS Welcomes Heather Duncan |
| February 2021 |
2021 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Awards |
| January 2021 |
EEOC Provides Guidance to Employers on COVID-19 Vaccinations |
| January 2021 |
US Court of Appeals Determines Racial Slur by Public Employee Is Not Protected Free Speech |
| January 2021 |
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Expired Dec 31 |
| January 2021 |
Gary Hayes Retired December 31, Leaving Robust Legacy at CTAS |
| December 2020 |
Key COVID-19 Employment Relief Measures Expiring December 31, 2020 |
| November 2020 |
The Tennessee Pregnant Workers Fairness Act |
| November 2020 |
Now Enrolling: 2021-2022 CCFO Program |
| November 2020 |
Governor Lee Extends Ability to Meet Remotely to Dec 27, 2020 |
| November 2020 |
PPE Preservation Planning Toolkit |
| November 2020 |
Sports Gaming Act Effective Nov 1, 2020 |
| October 2020 |
US Supreme Court Prohibits Firing an Employee Based on Homosexual or Transgender Status |
| October 2020 |
COCTP Exit Exam - Now Online! |
| October 2020 |
FEMA Offers Comment Period on Public Works Resource Types |
| October 2020 |
Upcoming TTAP Training |
| October 2020 |
LinkedIn Learning: Communications Courses |
| October 2020 |
Tax Relief Program Information |
| October 2020 |
COCTP Recertification Rollover Credits |
| October 2020 |
2020 Census Redistricting Training |
| October 2020 |
Grant Opportunity: Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program |
| September 2020 |
CTAS is HIRING! |
| September 2020 |
County Administrative Professional Certificate Program (CAPC): Frequently Asked Questions |
| September 2020 |
LGA/TGFOA Fall Conference - Now Virtual! |
| September 2020 |
COCTP Participants: Requesting Information |
| September 2020 |
Upcoming Changes Concerning Occupancy Taxes on Short-Term Rentals |
| September 2020 |
Payroll Tax Deferral Program |
| September 2020 |
Verify Your Directory Information |
| September 2020 |
CTAS Welcomes New Staff |
| August 2020 |
Reminder: Letters of Agreement |
| August 2020 |
County Officials Orientation Program 2020 |
| July 2020 |
CTAS Needs Your Help: Tax Levy Resolutions |
| July 2020 |
CTAS Introduces New Customer Service Feature |
| July 2020 |
CTAS Welcomes Sherry Lockett |
| June 2020 |
Reminder: Annual Commissioner Continuing Education Due August 31 |
| June 2020 |
GASB Statement No. 95: Postponement of the Effective Dates of Certain Authoritative Guidance |
| June 2020 |
CTAS Welcomes DeAnna Ledbetter |
| June 2020 |
Libby McCroskey, CTAS Manager of Legal Services, Retires June 30 |
| May 2020 |
Census Webinar: Differential Privacy and the 2020 Census |
| May 2020 |
2020 Interim Index of Acts is Now Available |
| May 2020 |
New Reference Material: Data-Informed Jails |
| May 2020 |
Webinar Opportunity: County Solid Waste Managers & COVID-19 |
| May 2020 |
Recent CTAS Virtual Training |
| May 2020 |
CCFO Program: Course Descriptions Now Available Online |
| May 2020 |
Local Government Support Grants – Application Now Open |
| May 2020 |
Comptroller's Office Suspends Continuing Education Requirements |
| May 2020 |
Jon Walden Named CTAS Interim Executive Director |
| April 2020 |
Online Training Options at CTAS |
| April 2020 |
New Law Enforcement & Jails COVID-19 Resource Page |
| April 2020 |
COVID-19 Case Calculator for Counties Now Available |
| April 2020 |
Robin Roberts, CTAS Executive Director, Retiring April 30 |
