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Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-09-28?e=b45c483d9e> September 28, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7d1b76a41f&e=b45c483d9e> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b8c4c4d23f&e=b45c483d9e> Handling Payroll Overpayments <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=c251d5f979&e=b45c483d9e> September 27, 2023 by Eric Lowell <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=bce970a767&e=b45c483d9e> What happens when an employee is accidentally paid a higher salary for several months or even several years? It could raise concerns about gift of public funds. Local governments must be careful to follow the processes outlined in the statutes when handling payroll overpayments. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=8e717212a3&e=b45c483d9e> New PRA Exemption Available to Protect Employee Safety <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=970ede9615&e=b45c483d9e> September 25, 2023 by Sarah Doar <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=1eaae9b411&e=b45c483d9e> New in 2023, ESHB 1533 amends the Public Records Act to exempt from disclosure certain information on employees (and dependents) who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking or who are enrolled in the state's Address Confidentiality Program. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ba58155e61&e=b45c483d9e> Implicit Price Deflator Exceeds 1% for Setting 2024 Property Taxes <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d6dd8f0ef0&e=b45c483d9e> The IPD inflation rate as of September 25 is 3.67%, which means taxing districts with a population of 10,000 or greater can take the full 1% levy increase in 2023 without making a finding of substantial need. For more information, see our Implicit Price Deflator webpage. In Case You Missed It September 20: The Basics of Meeting Agendas <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=92de14bcc4&e=b45c483d9e> September 18: New Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Undue Hardship Standard, Makes It Harder to Prove <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=889c51ea96&e=b45c483d9 e> Join Our Team: MRSC is Hiring! <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=da01d94c6f&e=b45c483d9e> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a4dbc1cd24&e=b45c483d9e> MRSC Training OCT 17 Building Trust and Inclusivity through Community Engagement <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5bd23696b0&e=b45c483d9e> Tuesday, October 17 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Online Credits: CML (E) OCT 18 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b247222279&e=b45c483d9e> (Free) MRSC Rosters Electronic Bidding <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=529c555322&e=b45c483d9e> Wednesday, October 18 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Online <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4b6c86bd7d&e=b45c483d9e> In Case You Missed It PRA Deep Dive: The Role of IT in the Public Records Process <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9e51b63b34&e=b45c483d9e> Recording Duration: 90 Minutes | Broadcast Date: September 6, 2023 Credits Available for Self-Reporting: 1.5 CML <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=42ac1400c6&e=b45c483d9e> Have a Question? Ask MRSC! A Question We Answered Recently To recover the costs of abating a nuisance, can a city or town impose an assessment against a property to be entered upon the tax rolls? [View answer] <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u =41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4aa80aae07&e=b45c483d9e> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9496781ebb&e=b45c483d9e> Have a legal or policy question? Staff and officials from cities, counties, and hundreds of other eligible government agencies in Washington State can Ask MRSC and get a free, personalized answer! From Our Partners State Auditor’s Office: Outdated IT applications pose a risk to local governments. 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