Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- OCS Guidance on Using CSBG Funds as a Match for AmeriCorps, eNews Bulletin, June 2015
- Comments Due on CSBG Modified Model State Plan by March 27, 2015, eNews Bulletin, March 2015
- OCS Issues Guidance on Using CSBG Funds as a Match, July 2014 Enews Bulletin
- OCS Issues Guidance on CSBG Funding Reduction and Termination, Spring 2010 CAPLAW Update
- CSBG Q&A, Fall 2005 CAPLAW Update
Employment
Benefits:
- How the Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Affects Employee Benefits, Winter 2014 CAPLAW Update
- IRS 403(b) Plan Regulations: What Your Organization Should Know, Fall 2008 CAPLAW Update
Discrimination:
- Working With Employees Experiencing Cognitive Decline, June 2018
- On the Horizon: Sexual Orientation as Basis for Discrimination, eNews Bulletin, August 2015
- What Do the Revised Americans with Disabilities Act Regulations Mean for CAAs?, Spring 2011 CAPLAW Update
- Seven Tips for Avoiding Retaliation Claims (And Still Hold Poor Performers Accountable), Fall 2008 CAPLAW Update
- Are CAAs Federal Contractors and Do They Need Affirmative Action Plans?, Fall 2007 CAPLAW Update
- Employers Prevail on Important Title VII Cases, 2013
- Safely Use Criminal Background Info, Fall 2012 CAPLAW Update
General:
- New NLRB Guidance on Workplace Rules and Employee Handbooks, eNews Bulletin, August 2018
- Practical NLRB Guidance Regarding Personnel Policies, eNews Bulletin, June 2015
- Take Note: Further Protections for Employee Email Use, eNews Bulletin, March 2015
- Dissecting Federal WARN Act Compliance, Winter 2014 CAPLAW Update
- NLRB Focuses on Workplace Practices, Fall 2012 CAPLAW Update
- Evaluating Cost-Saving Workforce Options in Leaner Times, Fall 2011 CAPLAW Update
- The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009: What You Need to Know, Fall 2009 CAPLAW Update
Leave:
- Full Recognition for Same-Sex Spouses, eNews Bulletin, June 2015
- Employer Liability for USERRA and Other Discrimination Claims Expanded, Fall 2011 CAPLAW Update
- Are You in Compliance with the New FMLA Regulations and ADA Amendments?, Spring 2009 CAPLAW Update
Wage and Hour:
- Wage and Hour Update for CAAs Working with Interns and Volunteers, eNews Bulletin, August 2018
- Proposed FLSA Regs Expand Eligibility for Overtime Pay, eNews Bulletin, August 2015
- Does a Raise in Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Affect CAAs?, July 2014 Enews Bulletin
- Are Social Workers Exempt or Nonexempt? Help!, Summer 2012, CAPLAW Update
- Oral Complaints: Casual Workplace Banter or Properly Filed Wage and Hour Claim?, Fall 2011 CAPLAW Update
- Fair Labor Standards Act Q&A, Fall 2007 CAPLAW Update
Federal Grant Law
- Congress Expands Federal Whistleblower Protections, March 2017 e-News Bulletin
- Update on the Uniform Guidance, October 2015 e-News Bulletin
- Proposed Faith-Based Partnership Regulations, September 2015 e-News Bulletin
- Understanding the Final Criminal History Check Requirements for the Corporation for National Community Service Programs, October 2012 e-News Bulletin
- DAB Decision Reinforces Importance of Meeting Non-Federal Share Requirement, Summer 2012, CAPLAW Update
- DAB Upholds Grant Termination for Failure to Timely Correct Deficiencies, Spring 2011 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Examines Grant Termination Resulting from Non-Compliance, Fall 2010 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Decisions Stress Importance of Obtaining Prior Approval for Grant-Related Changes, Spring 2009 CAPLAW Update
- What Is a Certification Regarding Debarment and Why Am I Signing It?, Spring 2008 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Upholds Termination for Failure to Meet Grant Terms and Conditions, Spring 2004 CAPLAW Update
- Agencies Adopt Changes to Rules Excluding Debarred and Suspended Persons from Grant Transactions and Requiring Drug-free Workplaces, Spring 2004 CAPLAW Update
- Disallowance for Costs Extending Beyond Budget Period Upheld, Spring 2013 CAPLAW Update
- OMB Proposes Consolidation of Circulars, Spring 2013 CAPLAW Update
- Document, Review, Follow & Plan: Lessons Learned from Recent Head Start Disallowances, Fall 2014 CAPLAW Update
- Super Circular FAQ, October 2014 e-News Bulletin
Financial
Budget:
Cost Allowability:
- DAB Decision Highlights Importance of Thorough Documentation and Careful Cost Allocation, February 2016 eNews Bulletin
- DAB Disallowance Lessons: Document and Use Funds for Specified Activities, Winter 2014 CAPLAW Update
- Failure to Obtain Prior Written Approval Results in Major Head Start Disallowance, October 2014 e-News Bulletin
- Lack of Competition and Credit Card Interest Payments Result in Head Start Disallowances, Fall 2012 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Upholds Disallowance of Reimbursement Request, Spring 2011 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Upholds Denial of Continuation Award and Repayment of Disallowed Expenditures, Fall 2010 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Examines Disallowances Resulting from Inadequate Documentation of In-Kind Contributions and Salaries, Spring 2010 CAPLAW Update
- CAA Wins Disallowance Case Involving Statistical Sampling, Fall2009 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Confirms that Head Start Funds Can’t Be Used for Cash Assistance but Permits Purchase of Plasma TV, Spring 2009 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Upholds Disallowance of Head Start Funds, Spring 2008 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Upholds Disallowance of Subawards and Other Unapproved Expenditures, Fall 2008 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Upholds Head Start Cost Disallowances, Fall 2006 CAPLAW Update
- Grantee Owes Feds Amounts Received as "Applicable Credits", Spring 2006 CAPLAW Update
- Employee Recognition Luncheon Costs Disallowed, Spring 2005 CAPLAW Update
- Disallowance of Costs Related to Real Estate Development Upheld, Spring 2005 CAPLAW Update
- Disallowance Offset by Unclaimed Costs But Not Additional Nonfederal Resources, Fall 2005 CAPLAW Update
General:
- DAB Decision Focuses on Accountability and Transparency, Summer 2012, CAPLAW Update
- An Executive Director’s Guide to Financial Leadership, Summer 2012, CAPLAW Update
- Make Good Use of the Treasurer & Finance Committee, Spring 2011 CAPLAW Update
- Navigating the OMB Super Circular Changes, Special Edition 2014 CAPLAW Update
- Administrative Requirements Review, Special Edition 2014 CAPLAW Update
- Cost Principles Analysis, Special Edition 2014 CAPLAW Update
- Audit Highlights, Special Edition 2014 CAPLAW Update
Fundraising
Governance
- Ignorance is Not Bliss: DAB Decisions Affirm Board Fiduciary Duties, February 2016 eNews Bulletin
- Records Management 101, Summer 2012, CAPLAW Update
- Helping Boards Be Responsible Fiscal Stewards, Spring 2011 CAPLAW Update
- CAA Governance: Now More Than Ever, 2011
- Tips on Updating CAA Bylaws, 2011, reprinted for the Fall 2007 CAPLAW Update
- Mission Possible: Understanding & Developing an Effective Mission Statement, Fall 2010 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Decisions Highlight Importance of Effective Financial Management and Good Governance, Spring 2007 CAPLAW Update
Head Start
- Highlighting Changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards: Program Governance, eNews Bulletin, March 2017
- Head Start Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting and Supervision, eNews Bulletin, October 2015
- Overview of Guidance for Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships, eNews Bulletin, September 2015
- HHS Proposes Comprehensive Revision and Reorganization of Head Start Performance Standards, eNews Bulletin, August 2015
- Highlights of the Head Start Eligibility Determinatio Final Rule, eNews Bulletin, June 2015
- New Real Property Reporting Form for Head Start Grantees, e-News Bulletin, March 2015
- Avoiding a Head Start Termination, Winter 2014 CAPLAW Update
- New Approach to Head Start Monitoring, October 2014 e-News Bulletin
- Ready, Set, Go: Preparing F INancial managementfor the New Head Start Renewal System, Summer 2012 CAPLAW Update
- Court Upholds HHS Designation Renewal System, July, 2012 e-News Bulletin
- Head Start Grantee Prevails in Dispute over Reimbursement for Prior Years’ Costs, fall 2009 CAPLAW Update
- Pennsylvania Court Rules Head Start Program Staff Not Eligible for Unemployment over Summer Break, Spring 2008 CAPLAW Update
- DAB Upholds Disallowance of Head Start Costs on Nepotism Grounds, Spring 2008 CAPLAW Update
- A Head Start Reauthorization Summary, 2007
- Head Start Reauthorization Q&A, 2008
- Head Start Reauthorization Changes, 2008
- CAA Ordered to Clarify Head Start Match in Indirect Cost Rate Case, October 2005 CAPLAW Update
Health Care Reform
- What Health Care Reform Means for Community Action Agencies, 2010
- A Health Care Reform Timeline, 2010
- After Health Care Reform, What's Next for CAAs? Fall 2012 CAPLAW Update
- Health Care Reform "Pay or Play" Q&A, Spring 2013 CAPLAW Update
- Health Care Sidebar: Determining Whether Your Organization is a Large Employer, Spring 2013 CAPLAW Update
- Health Care Reform's "Pay or Play" and Employer Reporting Requirements Delayed until 2015, 2013
- Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Q&A, Fall 2014 CAPLAW Update
Lobbying and Political Activity
- Election Year Refresher for Nonprofit CAAs, Updated 2016
- Election Year Refresher for Public CAAs, 2016
- Do's and Don'ts of Voter Registration, August 2016
- CAPLAW Lobbying Q&A, Spring 2011 CAPLAW Update
- What Does the Recent Supreme Court Campaign Finance Decision Mean for Your Organization?, Spring 2008 CAPLAW Update
- Hatch Act Does Not Apply to Employee Who Merely Uses Equipment Purchased with Federal Funds, Fall 2007 CAPLAW Update
- IRS Finds Charities Violated Ban on Campaign Activity, Spring 2006 CAPLAW Update
- 501(c)(3) Taxed on Political Activity, Warned about Asset Accumulation, Fall 2005 CAPLAW Update
- 501(c)(3) May Not Administer Payroll Deduction Plan for Its Industry's PAC, Fall 2005 CAPLAW Update
- IRS Clarifies Rules on Foundation Support of Nonprofits That Lobby, Spring 2005 CAPLAW Update
Serving Diverse Populations
Tax
- Tax Reform Update: Pre-Tax Salary Deferral Plans for Commuter Benefits Subject to UBIT, June 2018
- Top Tax Reform Implications for CAAs, February 2018 eNews Bulletin
- Tax Law Updates, February 2016 eNews Bulletin
- Low-Income Housing Organization Ruled Taxable, Spring 2005 CAPLAW Update
- Tax Talk: IRS Issues Ruling on Joint Venture with For-profit, Fall 2004 CAPLAW Update
Technology
- 10 Data Security Tips to Protect Your CAA, February 2018 eNews Bulletin
- Avoiding Liability for Website Content Posted by Third Parties, eNews Bulletin, August 2015
- When a Picture is Worth More than 1,000 Words... More Like $1,000, Yikes!, eNews Bulletin, June 2015
- Why It's Important for Your Organization to Use Custom Business Email Addresses, Fall 2014 CAPLAW Update
- The Wave of the Future: Can CAAs Operate and Conduct Business Electronically?, Spring 2010 CAPLAW Update
