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This Information Memorandum is to provide guidance on the interpretation of "Federal Public Benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). (Scanned Copy)

To further detail the programs authorized under the Workforce Investment Act and to clarify States' options to submit a Unified State Plan. (Scanned Copy)

This Information Memorandum is to inform you of the new special technical assistance funding program that was initiated last year by the Office of Community Services (OCS). The purpose of the program is to provide training and technical assistance resources to States to assist them in carrying out corrective action activities for at-risk agencies.

This memorandum provides new guidance on voter registration activities and immediately rescinds voter registration guidance provided in Information Memorandum, Transmittal No. 13, dated February 14, 1996. (PDF Copy)

To share with States final state allotments for FY 2007. (PDF Copy)

This Informational Memorandum is to inform States, U.S. Territories, Community Action Agencies (CAAs), Native American Tribes and Tribal Organizations, Community Development Corporations and other Non-profit Organizations of the need to establish an indirect cost rate for all eligible entities.  (Scanned Copy)

To determine that the State Application and Plan are in compliance with the duties and responsibilities required for the receipt and usage of CSBG funding. (PDF Attachment)

The purposes of this memorandum are to remind State CSBG Program Directors of the legislative prohibition against the use of CSBG funds related to the purchase or permanent improvement of real property and to convey information related to the authority and procedures for applying for a waiver under the CSBG Act.  (Scanned Copy)

The purpose of this memorandum is to remind State CSBG program officials of the legislative prohibition against the use of CSBG funds related to the purchase or permanent improvement of real property and to convey information related to the authority and procedures for applying for a waiver under the CSBG Act. (PDF Copy)

This Information Memorandum addresses a number of policy questions that have arisen in recent years concerning the composition, role, and responsibilities of local community action agency tripartite boards. In addition, the Memorandum describes steps that may be taken by State CSBG lead agencies and State Community Action Associations to promote the continued viability and effectiveness of eligible entities through appropriately constituted and well-functioning tripartite boards.