Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA)
The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) is the first and most financially sound self-insurance pool in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For nearly 40 years VRSA has provided auto, property, liability, and workers’ compensation coverage to Virginia local political subdivisions. VRSA provides comprehensive risk management program support including law enforcement, human resources, local government, risk management and communications consulting.
VRSA’s staff includes safety professionals, two former police officers, one certified human resources professional, an accredited public relations specialist, a former town manager, and a team of seasoned claims representatives and underwriters. VRSA is governed by a Members’ Supervisory Board comprised of eight elected or chief appointed officials from member jurisdictions and the executive director of the Virginia Municipal League. The board meets four times each year to establish goals, set rates, adopt a budget and handle other pool business.
VRSA contracts with nationally recognized money managers, actuaries, financial and claims auditors to ensure that members’ insurance dollars are maximized and risks mitigated.
If you would like more information about the Virginia Risk Sharing Association, please contact member services at: (800) 963-6800 or visit www.vrsa.us.
VML/VACo Finance
VML/VACo Finance is the financial services arm of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) and Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). They provide a range of high-quality financial services at competitive prices, a goal achieved through cost-sharing and economies of scale. VML/VACo Finance offers financial services in four areas:
Financing & Municipal Advisory: Since 2003, VML/VACo Finance has assisted Virginia municipalities and authorities with financing more than $1.2 billion in capital projects and equipment. As an MSRB-registered municipal advisor, they help you select the most cost-effective financing source suited to your unique requirements. They assist local officials with municipal bonds, bank loans, state loan programs, and equipment leasing. They also provide Plans of Finance, Credit Benchmark & Debt Capacity Analysis, and related planning services.
Virginia Investment Pool: The Virginia Investment Pool (VIP) is an investment pool developed by local Treasurers and Chief Investment Officers in Virginia to pool their funds and invest at the direction of a professional fund manager. VIP offers investment choices for short, intermediate and long-term funds through three investment options: 1) the Stable NAV Liquidity Pool; 2) the 1-3 Year High Quality Bond Fund; and 3) Fixed Term Portfolios.
VACo/VML Pooled OPEB Trust: With more than $2 billion in assets, the VACo/VML Pooled OPEB Trust is the largest OPEB investment pool in the U.S. The Pooled OPEB Trust offers two professionally managed investment portfolios for Virginia localities and authorities seeking to set aside funds and generate investment returns to offset OPEB liabilities.
Accounting Services: VML/VACo Finance provides quality, affordable accounting services to Virginia localities and authorities on an interim basis.
All VML/VACo Finance programs are designed to benefit a wide range of localities, including towns, cities, counties, school divisions, and authorities of all sizes and credit strengths. For more information, contact Steve Mulroy at 804.648.0635 or info@valocalfinance.org. Visit the website at www.valocalfinance.org.
HomeServe Service Line Program (SLP)
The HomeServe Service Line Program (SLP) has been a valued partner organization of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) since 2019. This program offers a unique partnership opportunity for municipalities, providing homeowners with optional, affordable protection plans for their private service lines.
VML proudly supports the HomeServe SLP for Virginia communities due to its significant benefits for both residents and local governments.
Key Program Benefits:
- Homeowner Education: The program clearly informs homeowners about their service line responsibilities, preventing confusion and unexpected costs.
- Financial Protection: HomeServe covers the cost of repairs. This is crucial, as studies show most homeowners do not have dedicated funds for emergency service line repairs.
- Local Economic Support: All repairs are completed by rigorously vetted, licensed, and insured local contractors who adhere to local codes. Customers have access to a 24/7/365 repair hotline staffed by live agents.
- Comprehensive Administration: HomeServe manages all program aspects, including educational outreach, billing, customer service, repair logistics, and partner reporting.
- No-Cost Revenue Stream for Municipalities: The program is offered at no cost to partner cities, which can also receive a share of the revenue generated.
About HomeServe
HomeServe is the trusted leader in residential repair service plans. The company partners with over 1,300 municipalities and utilities across North America, delivering peace of mind to more than 4.6 million customers through over 9.6 million protection plans. In the last five years alone, HomeServe has completed over 2 million repair jobs, saving homeowners more than $1 billion.
To learn more about how this program can bring revenue and peace of mind to your community, please contact Emilie Zalfini 412-527-2511 or emilie.zalfini@homeserveusa.com.
GovDeals
GovDeals is your trusted partner in surplus! Through its thriving marketplace, GovDeals empowers sellers to manage their surplus, overstock, and outdated assets in a compliant and effective manner while also reducing waste and contributing to the circular economy. The Circular Economy model emphasizes reusing, recycling, and reselling existing materials and products as much as possible.
When your agency partners with GovDeals you will get access to a complete, sustainable, zero-waste solution to maximize the value of your surplus assets. By helping to extend the life of thousands of assets, GovDeals plays a pivotal role in transforming how organizations manage and dispose of surplus assets. https://www.govdeals.com
Virginia Energy Sense (VES)
Virginia Energy Sense (VES) is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s statewide energy education program, administered through the State Corporation Commission, that helps residents better understand how they use energy and how they can reduce both consumption and costs. The program provides practical tools, resources, and guidance that enable Virginians to make informed decisions about energy use in their homes and businesses. By promoting energy efficiency, VES helps individuals lower utility bills, improve home comfort, and contribute to a more sustainable future. The program highlights how reducing energy use can free up household funds for other needs while also supporting healthier environments and long-term environmental benefits. Virginia Energy Sense informs communities across the Commonwealth to adopt practical upgrades and better understand their energy usage. https://www.virginiaenergysense.org
American Legal Publishing Corp.
The Virginia Basic Code, published by American Legal Publishing Corp. in cooperation with VML, is a complete model code of ordinances designed specifically for small cities and towns in Virginia. By utilizing the concept of shared cost to provide an economic alternative for codification, it allows Virginia towns to enjoy the benefits of codification without the substantial expense of a customized code.
Most sections are based directly on Virginia law or on model ordinances drafted by American Legal Publishing Corp. and reviewed by the Virginia Municipal League. In addition, the Virginia Basic Code is updated annually to keep your community current with changes in Virginia law.
For pricing and ordering information, please visit American Legal Publishing’s Web site or contact Richard Frommeyer at 1-800/445-5588 or RFrommeyer@amlegal.com.
United States Senate Productivity and Quality Award for Virginia
The United States Senate Productivity and Quality Award program is designed to cultivate continuous performance improvement of organizations through a process of knowledge sharing, evaluation and recognition. A non-profit organization, SPQA in Virginia is administered by a board of directors with assistance from the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University. Organizations seeking the award submit a formal application that describes in detail how they perform against essentially the same criteria used to evaluate recipients of another notable program known as the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. https://www.spqa-va.org