by ws-user | Sep 2014 | resources
This case study explores what state CSBG offices can do to facilitate merger explorations among Community Action Agencies in their respective states. The case study is based on CAPLAW’s interview with several staff members at the Minnesota Office of Economic...
by ws-user | Sep 2014 | resources
This sample law contains provisions of Minnesota’s Community Action statute and regulations that address CAA mergers. Minnesota’s Community Action statute contains a section enacted in 2014 addressing the problem of two CAAs merging and the resulting merged CAA...
by ws-user | May 2014 | members-resources
What does it take to be truly effective as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Community Action? The answer for most CAAs goes way beyond the basics–an excellent knowledge of accounting principles, OMB Circular requirements, and specific funding source compliance...
by ws-user | May 2014 | members-resources
Because Community Action Agencies (CAAs) face numerous and varied legal issues every day, developing productive relationships with attorneys is essential to the success of any CAA. An attorney is better equipped to facilitate this relationship and provide a CAA with...
by ws-user | Apr 2014 | members-resources
Discover new tools that CAAs are using to focus board attention on their organization’s most important financial choices and challenges. In this session, we will explore strategies to build your board’s understanding of your CAA’s current financial...
by ws-user | Mar 2014 | members-resources
Preparing for uncertain times is not always easy. CAAs are often faced with potential funding cuts and program changes that affect their most valuable resource, their employees. Don’t wait until you are faced with these difficult scenarios to assess your CAA’s...