by WFIS | Sep 18, 2023 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
To curb fraudulent claims for the employee retention credit (ERC), the IRS has implemented an immediate moratorium on processing new claims that will extend until at least the end of 2023. The ERC was a refundable tax credit for businesses that paid workers during the...
by WFIS | Sep 18, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, State Board of Education, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) has taken over from OSPI the election process for the State Board of Education positions. This year, the election will be via email rather than a mailed paper ballot. Three open positions are to be filled...
by WFIS | Aug 28, 2023 | Clean Buildings Performance Standards, WFIS News
Stillwater Energy provides free support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 building owners through their Accelerator Programs in Seattle, Puget Sound, Snohomish, and Eastern WA. The program will train your Clean Buildings point of contact on data and reporting requirements, set...
by WFIS | Aug 14, 2023 | DOH, Education News, Legislation and Policy, Student Data, WFIS News
Every student enrolled/registered in school or childcare in Washington must have medically verified, up-to-date immunization records on file with the school in which they are enrolled/registering before the first day of school, 2023-2024. This reminder is critical if...
by WFIS | Aug 7, 2023 | Clean Buildings Performance Standards, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
The Department of Commerce is hosting the final two rulemaking workshops for small business owners to provide their perspectives, expertise, and insights on the final drafts of the Clean Buildings program details. Workshop #5 – Tier 1 Amendments Register for Workshop...
by WFIS | Jul 16, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, Clean Buildings Performance Standards, Education News, WFIS News
On July 13, 2023, Dept. of Commerce hosted a Rulemaking Workshop that discussed new terms and definitions and Annex Y- administrative requirements and procedures for Tier 2 buildings. See attached for the Tier 2 Workshop 7.13.23 and DRAFT rules-def_AnnexY.071223....