On alternating weeks, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events and other tools, and the County Countdown provides a review of key policy items for county leaders.
There is still time to showcase your county's innovative programs by participating in NACo’s 2025 Achievement Awards — the application deadline has been extended to Friday, April 11 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Why apply: Achievement Award winners earn recognition that can include local media coverage, features in County News or other NACo publications and a spotlight at the 2025 Annual Conference. But most importantly, award winners support the exchange of great ideas among counties.
In the latest episode of the County News Podcast, Greenbrier County, W.Va. Commissioner Tammy Tincher, Cook County, Ill. CIO Tom Lynch and NACo CIO Rita Reynolds discuss the pilot CIO Reserves program, which offers IT experts to help rural counties assess their technology and cybersecurity needs.
The County News Podcast? Yes! NACo's podcast features stories behind the stories from our newspaper, as well as lessons on county leadership and more.
Subscribe today: The County News Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to learn more and subscribe.
NACo's First 100 Days membership series provides weekly updates and analysis on key federal developments impacting counties during the first 100 days of the Trump administration and the 119th Congress
Catch up:Click here to watch recordings and explore upcoming events in the series.
Register for all remaining dates: Dates have now been announced for all webinars in this series, with just four events to go. Click here for the full schedule.
Eligibility: This opportunity will be offered to children and grandchildren of current county employees with a funded 457(b) plan in the NACo Deferred Compensation Program.
How to apply: Visit nrsforu.com/scholarship to learn more about requirements and to apply. The application deadline is April 30.
National County Government Month starts April 1
National County Government Month, held each April, is an annual celebration of county government. By participating, your county can champion the county workforce, boost civic engagement and raise public awareness about the county role.
Visit the toolkit: The participation toolkit is full of ideas to shape your activation for National County Government Month, from press releases, to sample social media posts and graphics, to examples of some of the great things counties have done in past years.
Share your activities: Help NACo spread the word about National County Government Month. Share your plans for this year or photos and videos from previous years, by emailing cleonard@naco.org.
Close out Procurement Month by honoring county procurement professionals
Today marks the final day of Procurement Month, a time to recognize and honor the important work procurement professionals play in public agencies across the country.
Read about it: Check out coverage of Procurement Month from the latest issue of County News.
Learn more about Public Promise Procurement: NACo's Public Promise Procurement is a premier resource for competitively bid goods and services, streamlining the procurement process for public agencies. Learn more here.
