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California, famous for its picturesque landscapes and idyllic weather, has rarely been associated with hurricanes. Nevertheless, the presence of Hurricane Hilary served as a reminder that the state's diverse regions
On July 31st, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release, PIH NOTICE 2023-20, inviting public housing agencies (PHAs) to participate in the Moving
Missed our last Article? Click here to read about Unleashing the Power Within: How Balanced Scorecards Ignite Employee Motivation. Incentive pay programs are powerful motivators that many Housing Authorities use
Missed our last Article? Click here to read about Paving the Path to a Seamless Transition: The Importance of Retirement & Succession Planning for Leadership Positions. Developing a retirement and
Missed our last Article? Click here to read about Guiding Your Housing Authority's Success: The Art of Hiring an Exceptional Executive Director. Evaluating the performance of your Executive Director is
Missed our last Article? Click here to read about Amplifying Collaboration: Unlocking the Power of Feedback for Stronger Board Relations. Effective meetings play a crucial role in fostering productive engagement
Chad Porter, CPA, CFE CEO Building strong relationships within a board of directors is crucial for the success of any organization. One effective way to enhance collaboration and strengthen the
Cole Monroe, MA, CPA Senior Manager Hiring an exceptional Executive Director is crucial for the success of your Housing Authority. This key leadership position requires a candidate with the right
Douglas Englehart, MSA, CPA Principal This article highlights the significance of retirement and succession planning, emphasizing their benefits and key considerations for effective management of leadership transitions in a Housing
Hannah Baldwin, SHRM-CP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PAFM Firm Administrator Employee motivation is a key driver of HA success. Housing Authorities are using Balanced Scorecards to ignite motivation in
Solar panels have emerged as a popular alternative source of energy as people seek sustainable ways of living. The federal government supports this effort by offering a solar energy tax
We at Smith Marion were able to launch our NPO Strategic Planning Workshop on August 4th, 2022. Kendra Dockham and Hannah Baldwin led the seminar. Kendra has over 10 years
ERC, or Employee Retention Credit, is a tax credit available to businesses that kept employees on payroll through the slowdowns and shutdowns that occurred as a result of the COVID-19
Overview: Common ways businesses develop over the years, and how your company compares Both for-profit and nonprofit companies develop over the years in ways they likely didn’t anticipate in the
Overview: Learn what a good work-life balance looks like and how to accomplish that for you and your team We hear a lot about work-life balance these days more than
Overview: See what took place at the Spring Connection Meeting for housing authorities in Charleston, South Carolina this past May The Spring Connection Meeting took place in May this year
Did you know these surprising benefits of walking for 15 minutes each day? If you’re looking for ways to improve work productivity, this one’s for you Work is important, but
Overview: These 3 tips can help you take advantage of the available Federal Tax Credit when purchasing an electric vehicle On the market for a new vehicle? We’ve got some
Overview: These professional financial tips will help you plan the perfect summer vacation on a budget With summer finally here, many of us are ready to be on that summer
Overview: Learn some benefits of joining a peer group to help your nonprofit organization grow Why should you navigate the complexities of managing an organization alone when there are tangible
Overview: Here’s why CPA auditors have started to use blockchain for simplified auditing First proposed in 1991, blockchains were made popular in 2009 with the creation of bitcoin. The technology,
