4th Quarter Reporting Information

On June 24th the OEO team presented a webinar on the 4th quarter reporting components. That webinar was recorded and is now available along with the reporting manual. As a reminder CSBG 4th quarter reports are due August 15, 2025.

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Transforming Virginia's CAA's

In 2019, the Virginia Community Action Agencies, alongside the Virginia CSBG Office, took a bold step toward redefining the way we tackle poverty. With a set of nine transformative goals, they shifted the focus of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) from traditional, service-oriented models to broader, community-driven solutions for eliminating poverty. These nine transformative goals are about more than just addressing immediate needs. They’re about empowering communities to drive lasting change. By refocusing on collaboration, leadership, advocacy, and systemic solutions, Virginia’s Community Action Agencies are moving us closer to a future where poverty is eliminated, and communities thrive.

Over the course of the next several months we will be reintroducing the Transforming Virginia goals through newsletter articles, trainings and webinars.

LDSS Annual Profile Report Features Latest Unemployment and ALICE Households Data  

The new LDSS Annual Profile Report features 2024 annual data by locality in several critical categories, including unemployment, poverty, income, population, family service provided, and more. This data is vitally important to helping your Community Action Agency understand needs and trends in your region.

Agencies can use the dropdown in each category to find their area’s totals and percentages, as well as compare with the statewide data. The report also reveals total social services spending for each locality for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, Foster Care, and more.

If you have questions about the LDSS Annual Profile Report, reach out to the VDSS Office of Research and Planning (research@dss.virginia.gov).

Link: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/geninfo/ldss_profile/index.html

OMB to Issue New Revisions Aimed to Streamline 2 CFR 200

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is expected to propose revisions to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) later this year in an effort to align with the Trump administration's push for administrative streamlining. Details on proposed revisions and a timeline are not yet available. The news comes less than a year after a significant revision of the Uniform Guidance by OMB.

Though not confirmed, it is believed that the proposed changes could be rolled out as soon as late summer. Make sure to bookmark NGMA's Compliance Updates page for the latest information. 

Stay Connected - VACAP Federal Update Calls

We encourage all agencies to stay connected with the bi-weekly VACAP federal update calls. These calls provide an opportunity for agencies to connect with VACAP and OEO on the latest federal updates. OEO will issue guidance and interpretation on any new federal information issued in a timely manner. We are coordinating with VACAP to ensure consistent messaging on all new federal information.

Mark your calendars, the next federal update call is July 9th at 1pm.