MAS Corner

A Look Back at the Municipal Accounting Services’ Year

In 2024, the League made significant strides in supporting towns by transitioning its ARP team into the Municipal Accounting Services (MAS) team to better reflect the department’s evolving focus...Read more

Beech Mountain Saves Lives by Prioritizing Safety with Use of ARP Funds

Beech Mountain recognized a challenge in responding to emergency situations and made intentional moves to better safeguard their community...Read More

Town of Spencer Utilizes ARPA Funds to Move Towards the Future While Honoring the Past

The Town of Spencer had its start as a railroad town and is most widely known as the home of the N.C. Transportation Museum, But a new vision for the town and the receiving of ARP dollars have allowed Spencer to move towards the future and invest in projects that will serve the town both today and in the long term...Read More

ARP Obligation Deadline Looms Ahead

With the ARP grant deadline of Dec. 31, 2024, approaching, municipalities must obligate funds through a grant project ordinance to avoid returning them. NCLM's MAS team aids towns in compliance, software, financial, and other technical help...Read More

Aiming for Financial Health in Small-Town Government

The League is launching its Accounting Instruction & Mentorship (AIM) program. The goal of this program is to improve the financial health of towns that have not historically had the resources and support available that is needed to thrive....Read More