Announcements

CARES Act Method of Distribution for ESG and HOPWA

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (Pub.L. No. 116-136) was signed into law to respond to the growing effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis. The CARES Act provides special allocations to the State of Georgia under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) programs to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.

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DCA Board adopted the Uniform Chart of Accounts for Local Governments in Georgia – Fourth Edition

The Fourth Edition of the Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA) for Local Governments was approved by the State Auditor and adopted by the DCA Board at the May 2020 meeting. This includes important updates for accounting and finance in Georgia’s city, county, and consolidated governments. The UCOA Fourth Edition is available for download at this link. 

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COVID-19 Announcement

Protecting the health and safety of our AmeriCorps members, program staff, volunteers, and partners is our top priority. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and follow the latest guidance from federal, state, and local health departments.CNCS is taking steps recommended by the Office of Personnel and Management and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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Georgia Historic Preservation Division transfers to DCA

Subject to legislative authorization and Governor Kemp’s approval, the existing program will be transferred from the Historic Preservation Division to the Department of Community Affairs, and no substantive changes have been made. Pursuant to the Requirements of the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, as amended, Rules for all programs administered by the Historic Preservation Division can be found below.

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DCA Grants Management System Bidder's Conference

DCA posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) on April 17th seeking a grants management system. You can access the RFP here.  

DCA held a bidders conference on April 23rd which was recorded. Click Here to view the DCA Grants Management System Bidder's Conference.

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State Housing Trust Fund Public Notice 4-22-2020

PUBLIC NOTICE

The State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission Meeting is scheduled for

April 22, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. 

Due to COVID-19 this will be a virtual conference meeting held via WebEx.

Join by phone

Tap to call in from a mobile device (attendees only)

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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) - COVID-19 Public Notice

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has extended the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) application deadline from April 10, 2020 to May 1, 2020.  The ARC is a partnership among thirteen states and the federal government; and provides funding for community and economic development projects in 37 counties of north Georgia.

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COVID-19 Announcement

Protecting the health and safety of AmeriCorps members, program staff, volunteers, and partners is CNCS' and the GA Commissions' top priority. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and follow the latest guidance from federal, state, and local health departments.

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AMERICORPS WEEK 2020

AmeriCorps Week, March 8-14, 2020, is a celebration of all things AmeriCorps – from the programs and organizations that make this national service initiative possible in communities across the country, to the members who have pledged to “Get Things Done” since the program’s inception in 1994.

 

 

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Public Comment Notice for UCOA Fourth Edition Draft

In 1997, OCGA §36-81-3 established that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) develop and maintain a Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA) for Local Governments for the purpose of standardization and uniformity in accounting and financial reporting across the state’s municipal, county, and consolidated governments. The initial document was released in 2001, with the knowledge that periodic updates would be necessary. The Third (current) Edition of this was released in December 2013.

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