Weatherization ARRA Update

Weatherization ARRA Update

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009 provided an additional $5 billion for the Weatherization Assistance Program (“WAP”) to be obligated by September 30, 2010. As a result of...
Tools for Top-Notch CAAs: Governance + Financial

Tools for Top-Notch CAAs: Governance + Financial

This six-section toolkit is intended to assist boards and management in their collaborative efforts to build well-governed and effective Community Action Agencies (CAAs).The toolkit includes case scenarios and examples to help you understand and apply the principles...
Step-by-Step Guide for Davis-Bacon Act Compliance

CAA Leader’s Legal Guide

The legal framework that governs both public and nonprofit Community Action Agencies (CAAs) as recipients of federal grant funds is vast. This guide aims to give leaders of CAAs – the board and the executive management – an overview of some of the legal...
Step-by-Step Guide for Davis-Bacon Act Compliance

Do the Right Thing: Culture of Compliance + Ethics

In the face of increased scrutiny, it’s more important than ever for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to establish and maintain a strong ethical culture within their organizations. CAAs are also being held to higher standards of accountability in terms of their...