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July 2026 Health Awareness

July 15, 2026

News & Updates

Technical Update vol. 30 no. 32 - Staffing & Benefits in the Budget Process

In an era of rising costs, workforce shortages, and increased service demands, counties must make strategic decisions about staffing and benefits within tight budget constraints. Recent SHRM research found that nearly seven […]

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Technical Update vol. 30 no. 31 - Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspections

Boilers and pressure vessels are critical to many county facilities, but they also present significant safety risks if not properly maintained and inspected. Because these systems operate under pressure, routine […]

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Technical Update vol. 30 no. 30 - Independent Contractor Compliance

Properly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors is essential for counties. Recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Colorado law reinforces the importance of carefully evaluating each working […]

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Technical Update vol. 30 no. 29 - When Can a County Pay Its Volunteers?

When creating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Congress did not want to discourage people from volunteering for civic, charitable, or humanitarian causes. Instead, it wanted to prevent the abuse […]

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