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July cybersecurity training now available

A new cybersecurity training is now available, related to Multi-Factor Authentication. MFA is important to help reduce account takeovers and help improve our security posture for the county overall.

As part of this training, please take time to update your personal email address via our Self-Service Portal in Adaxes. When account changes occur, our Help Desks need to verify your identity. Please follow the instructions listed in this article. 

Please complete this training by July 31.

No Board of County Commissioners meetings July 6 or July 13

The Board of County Commissioners is taking a scheduled two-week break from its regular business sessions.

There was no meeting today, July 6, and there will be no meeting next Thursday, July 13. The Board will resume its regular business sessions on Thursday, July 20.

As a reminder, you can view meeting agendas, livestreams and the meeting calendar through the county's online meeting portal.

U.S. Postal Service rate change takes effect July 9: See what's changing

The U.S. Postal Service announced a rate change that will take effect Sunday, July 9 .

There will be a price increase for First-Class letters and postcards, as well as the launch of a new USPS Ground Advantage Service. The increases will raise First-Class Mail prices approximately 5.4% to offset the rise in inflation.

Visit the USPS Postal Information page to stay on top of the latest news, and find the latest rates on the county's Mail & Courier Information page.

Increased private mileage reimbursement rates now in effect

The Kansas Secretary of Administration authorized an increase to the private mileage reimbursement rates effective July 1, 2023.

Johnson County employees will follow the current state rates which are established as:

• 65.5¢ per mile for privately owned automobiles
• 63.5¢ per mile for privately owned motorcycles
• $1.74 per mile for privately owned airplanes (based on air miles rather than highway miles)
• 22¢ per mile for moving mileage rate

The Oracle iExpense module has been updated with the new rates, so the system will automatically calculate the previous or new mileage reimbursement rates correctly. Learn more about the mileage reimbursement changes.

RSVP for Employee Night at Theatre in the Park, featuring Footloose, on Friday, July 28

Employee Night at Theatre in the Park takes place Friday, July 28, featuring the musical production Footloose.

Bring your Johnson County I.D., blankets, or chairs and enjoy a beautiful night under the stars — free of charge!

Employees along with their spouse and dependent children or the employee plus up to three guests will be admitted free of charge. They will also each receive $10 in coupons to spend at concessions (excluding alcoholic beverages) that evening.

RSVP and learn more about Employee Night at Theatre in the Park.

July Wellbeing Resource: Meomind — A Movement-Related Resource

We are happy to share our July Wellbeing Resource Spotlight: Meomind.

The Meomind app provides unlimited access to pre-recorded therapy sessions with trained clinical mental health professionals and supplements the pre-recorded sessions with activities, journaling, exercises, and more to continue your learning.

Over 500 pre-recorded therapy sessions are provided and are made available to those with the app on-demand. This resource is not recommended as a replacement for therapeutic services but is a great addition to your care. 

Learn more about this wellbeing resource and other resources available to county employees.

Cisco Duo to replace Symantec VIP as multi-factor authenticator

The Department of Technology and Innovation is working on transitioning from Symantec VIP to Cisco Duo for multi-factor authentication.

This change will affect any county employee needing multi-factor authentication for VPN or work email on their cell phone.

DTI will eventually migrate all departments in the county to Cisco Duo. Be on the lookout for an email when it's your department's turn to transition to this new MFA tool.

Learn more about Cisco Duo and instructions for first-time enrollment.

Listen to the latest JoCo on the Go podcast 

JoCo on the Go is a podcast featuring everything Johnson County. Choose from more than 100 episodes about a wide range of topics featuring Johnson County Government subject matter experts. Also hear from community partners, volunteers and residents about how Johnson County programs and services impact them.

Episodes are about 20 minutes each and provide plenty of information about the topics that matter to you!

Here’s a look at our most recent episode:

Summer Fun Passport

Johnson County also sponsors another great podcast – Johnson County Library’s Jocolibrary Uncovered? Listen to them both at jocolibrary.org/uncovered.