Government Entities
CMFO Roundtable – The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Friday, June 11, our Managing Partner, Bud Jones, hosted a virtual CMFO Roundtable. We welcomed two presenters from NW Financial Group, LLC, Heather Litzebauer and Daniel Banker, along with our Partner, John Mooney, who discussed the many implications of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Read MoreSchool Business Administrator (SBA) Roundtable Webinar Recording
On Wednesday, May 19, Nisivoccia hosted an SBA Roundtable Discussion. Kathi Mantell, Valerie Dolan, and Caitlin Jannucci of Nisivoccia presented and moderated the discussion topics. Cheryl Schneider, School Business Administrator for Millburn Township Public Schools, also joined us on the panel. The discussion topic focused on Projecting Year-End Surplus and Establishing Various Reserves. Watch and…
Read MoreCMFO Roundtable May 11, 2021 Recording
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Managing Partner at Nisivoccia, Bud Jones, hosted a Virtual CMFO Roundtable discussion. Jon Rheinhardt, Borough of Wharton, and John Mooney, Partner at Nisivoccia, also helped to host and moderate the discussion. Our discussion topics included Sick Leave and Vacation Pay, presented by Steve Trimboli, Esq. of Trimboli & Prusinowski, and…
Read MoreNJEDA Opens Pre-registration for Phase 4 of Small Business Relief
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Phase 4 of the Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program on Wednesday, April 14, adding $85 million in funds from the CARES Act. Phase 4 will provide grants up to $20,000 to New Jersey small and medium sized businesses and non-profits that have been negatively impacted…
Read MoreUpdates to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
Below you will find a summary outlining the three Acts impacting the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), including the most recent changes implemented by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) enacted on March 27, 2020 provides an Employee Retention Credit to employers to keep their employees on payroll. An eligible…
Read MoreAssessed Value vs. Equalized Value
Since we are moving rapidly into the height of municipal budget season, it seemed like a good time to discuss some terms relating to property assessments that can be confusing to some people. Hopefully, we can clear up some of this confusion. Let me begin by stating that I do not profess to be a…
Read MorePPP Deadline Extension plus Other Program Updates
The PPP Extension Act of 2021 has been formally signed by President Biden, which extends the Paycheck Protection Program through May 31, 2021. The program, originally scheduled to expire on March 31, 2021, will continue accepting applications until May 31, 2021. We would like to note that May 31, 2021 is Monday, Memorial day so applications…
Read MoreNisivoccia School Business Administrator (SBA) Roundtable Discussion
On March 26, 2021, Nisivoccia hosted a School Business Administrator (SBA) Roundtable discussion. Partners at Nisivoccia Kathi Mantell, Heidi Wohlleb, Valerie Dolan, and Man Lee were presenters on the panel, along with Sheryl Leidig of Wayne Public Schools, Robin Tedesco of Mount Arlington Public Schools, and Alicia Valverde-Mesa of Morris Hills regional School District. The…
Read MoreVirtual CMFO Roundtable March 19, 2021
Our Managing Partner, Bud Jones, hosted a Virtual CMFO Roundtable on Friday, March 19, 2021. Nisivoccia Partners John Mooney and Ray Sarinelli were also presenters on the panel. Jon Rheinhardt of Borough of Wharton, Chris Battaglia of Borough of Caldwell, John Buck of Municipal Software Inc., Fred Knapp, Esq. & Jonathan McMeen of Laddey, Clark and…
Read MoreThe American Rescue Plan Act Tax Implications
President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) on March 11, 2021. Among the act’s many provisions are several tax items including the tax treatment of 2020 unemployment benefits, the phaseout ranges for economic impact payments, and the treatment of student loan debt forgiveness were changed by the Senate. Below…
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