Cost-Saving Tools & MACo Endorsement Partners

FOR COUNTIES:

MACo offers many ways to save counties money.

Endorsement Program Partners

MACo partners with organizations who can offer discounted, in-demand services to county governments. 

  • American Fidelity - offers full term life insurance and supplemental benefits and assists Maryland public sector employers with managing the increasing costs, complexities, and time requirements related to employee benefit administration
  • cashVest by three+one® - is a financial technology organization helping counties leverage new data capabilities to maximize the value of all financial resources using the power of liquidity analysis. cashVest complements current public finance practices and, because three+one is neither a bank, registered investment advisor, or financial advisor, it provides the confidence that your entity is receiving independent, unbiased data from a third-party FinTech provider.  
  • Engagifii - a legislative tracking and communication platform built to connect your organization with policy activity at the state and federal levels. With customizable access and powerful tools for sharing updates, it helps teams—from staff to lobbyists—stay informed and engaged on the issues that matter most.
  • Nationwide Retirement Solutions - 457(b), 401(a), and Post-Employment Health Plans - comprehensive services incorporating investment, education, and administrative service solution for governmental employers
  • NACo High Performance Leadership Academy - This is a virtual 12-week program with proven outcomes equipping frontline county professionals with practical leadership skills. The NACo HPLA training, led by their partners at the Professional Development Academy, prepares county leaders for success.
  • NACo Live Healthy - Prescription - Health - Dental Discount Card Program - provides a free prescription discount card for NACo member counties to offer to their residents.
  • NACo Public Promise Procurement (PPP) -  helps counties save money and streamline purchasing through cooperative contracts tailored for local governments.
  • Public Surplus - provides large discounts for Maryland county governments when it comes to doing online sales for surplus public property. Once registered, counties will receive savings on any online sale that is done through the Public Surplus auction platform. Register now to begin receiving your discounts.

Facilitated County Trusts

MACo has also sponsored or facilitated trusts to meet the unique long-term funding needs of Maryland county governments:

  • Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) - A non-profit Trust created, owned and governed by Maryland local governments and endorsed by MACo to provide various liability and property insurance coverages
  • OPEB Trust - A vehicle designed to help local governments invest current funds toward future obligations for retiree health insurance, a.k.a. “other post-employment benefits”

FOR PARTNERS:

Benefits of the Endorsement Program Include:

  • MACo’s vetting and selection process encourages counties to consider Endorsement Partners as the premier choice of vendors
  • Customized marketing plans with the assistance of MACo staff
  • County introductions and connections facilitated by MACo
  • Additional benefits such as complimentary exhibit booths and speaking opportunities, as needed to achieve marketing goals


Interested in Becoming a Partner? Interested in Working with Our Partners?

Contact Deputy Director Virginia White to learn more.