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COVID-19: Comprehensive Recovery Strategy
Based on the input of our 500+ members, CDFA has developed a set of policy proposals that would allow state and local governments, through development finance agencies, to be immediate problem solvers that can help alleviate the extreme economic...
Evaluation of SSBCI ProgramMembers only
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This report summarizes the outcomes of 142 state credit support and investment programs funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), which supported over $8 billion in new lending and investing to small businesses since 2011. The...
Small Business Access to CapitalMembers only
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Allen McConnell (Ohio Development Services Agency) discusses how small businesses are financed, the various access to capital challenges they face, and the most innovative and effective access to capital tools available in Ohio.
Unlocking the Development Finance Toolbox in Rural America
The Rural Financing Best Practices by CDFA explores how rural communities can leverage a wide range of tools and approaches to build on their assets, protect their resources, and make strategic investments that offer long-term benefits for residents...
Treasury Letter to Rep. PriceMembers only
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The U.S. Dept. of Treasury wrote this letter in response to a request from Rep. Price (D-NC) seeking information on how a new bill - or the appropriations process - could be used to extend the State Small Business Credit Initiative.
SSBCI North Dakota Audit ReportMembers only
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In this revised report by the Office of Inspector General, North Dakota's SSBCI program, Mandan Consortium is audited. The audit finds that Mandan obligated approximately $8.9 million through a loan participation program.
SSBCI 2014 GAO ReportMembers only
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In this GAO report on Small Business Credit Programs, the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) and the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) are examined. Through its findings, the GAO recommends better impact reporting of SBFL.
SSBCI Quarterly Report Summary (2Q 2014)Members only
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This summary of states' State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) quarterly reports highlights success stories, disbursement data, top performing states, funds allocated by program type, and more from SSBCI-participating states.
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: MassachusettsMembers only
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OIG reports that Massachusetts appropriately used most of the SSBCI funds it had expended as of June 30, 2012, but spent $237,000 to participate in an SBA-guaranteed loan under the MBDC Loan Participation Program, which Treasury officials said was...
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: KansasMembers only
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This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Kansas' use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found that in each of the 11 transactions reviewed Kansas did not obtain assurances from companion...
Reinventing MichiganMembers only
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Michael Finney, President and CEO of the Michigan of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, discusses the economic impact of Pure Michigan programs and provides several case studies.
SSBCI 2013 Annual ReportMembers only
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This report from the U.S. Treasury summarizes the states' Annual Reports and gives state-by-state data showing how SSBCI programs operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories have expended their allocated funds in 2013.
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: IllinoisMembers only
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In the report, the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General found that Illinois used most of their SSBCI funds appropriately, but did participate in a loan that was used to purchase the stock of a company representing its entire ownership...
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: WashingtonMembers only
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This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Washington's use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found that borrower and lender assurances were complete and timely.
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: TennesseeMembers only
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This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Tennessee's use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. The report analyzes the allocation agreement signed between the state and the Treasury that authorized the use of...
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: MontanaMembers only
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This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews Montana's use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found that 50% of the loans judgmentally selected for review, with a total value of $2.73 million...
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: FloridaMembers only
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The Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General's review of Florida's SSBCI fund found most transactions complied with program requirements. However, the State participated in a $34.7M FLVCP investment that exceeded the $20M restriction.
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: American SamoaMembers only
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This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews American Samoa’s use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found the Territory has not provided Treasury with records that would allow the Department...
OIG SSBCI Audit Report: North CarolinaMembers only
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This report by the Dept. of the Treasury Office of Inspector General reviews North Carolina’s use of funds awarded under the SSBCI program. In the report, OIG found the state to have conducted prohibited actions, but did not find reckless or...