In the August 1 edition of the Virginia Association of Counties' newsletter County Connections, an article discusses the effects of recent federal financial reforms on county governments engaging in various…
According to Stateline.org, many state legislators are beginning to challenge whether states can legally reduce pension benefits for current and future retirees. With unfunded liabilities growing and current costs rising,…
Governor Martin O'Malley continued his annual tradition of addressing the MACo Summer Conference on August 21st. He began by thanking MACo and the counties for their leadership during these difficult times. He also acknowledged the…
In an interview with the Frederick News Post, Governor O'Malley articulated his position on highway user revenues (HUR) and teacher pension funding. When asked about HURs, the Governor stated, "I…
As previously reported, Bolton Partners, Inc., an actuarial and consulting firm that does work with a number of Maryland jurisdictions, recently released a survey of public pension benefits. This survey…
MACo is proud to introduce Accenture as a bronze-level partner in our Corporate Partner Program. Established in 1989, Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company. The company's timely identification of…
Nationwide Retirement Solutions, a MACo Corporate Partner and longtime ally in delivering employee retirement products to Maryland's public sector, hosts a newsletter discussing the state of the economy and how…
The Daily Times, an Eastern Shore paper, published today a scathing editorial critical of the Governor's plan to shift pension costs. Entitled "Pension Shift Lacks Rationale," the paper outlines many…
