County to launch integrated VIP portal and LOSAP access for volunteers in March
February 12, 2026 | St. Mary's County, Maryland
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Kirsten, DES’s VIP/LOSAP lead, told the Emergency Services Board on Feb. 11 that the department has coordinated with St. Mary’s County IT and the LOSAP committee to integrate the VIP portal and LOSAP functions on the county website.
She said the VIP approver role is live for staff and that the volunteer portal is slated to go live March 2 and remain open through March 31. During that time volunteers will log in with existing credentials (last four of Social Security number and last name for previously created accounts) to select either a stipend or a property-tax benefit. DES staff will use April to review submissions with the treasurer’s office and must forward final records to the treasurer by May 1 to meet administrative deadlines.
Kirsten said historical account information will be accessible in the portal and that the change should streamline LOSAP reporting and VIP enrollment. She acknowledged remaining minor IT tweaks and encouraged volunteer coordinators to prepare member lists and documentation ahead of the portal’s opening.
She said the VIP approver role is live for staff and that the volunteer portal is slated to go live March 2 and remain open through March 31. During that time volunteers will log in with existing credentials (last four of Social Security number and last name for previously created accounts) to select either a stipend or a property-tax benefit. DES staff will use April to review submissions with the treasurer’s office and must forward final records to the treasurer by May 1 to meet administrative deadlines.
Kirsten said historical account information will be accessible in the portal and that the change should streamline LOSAP reporting and VIP enrollment. She acknowledged remaining minor IT tweaks and encouraged volunteer coordinators to prepare member lists and documentation ahead of the portal’s opening.
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