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Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422399850
Author : United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Federal aid to women-owned business enterprises
ISBN : OCLC:183214181
The Women's Business Center (WBC) Program provides training and counseling services to women entrepreneurs, especially those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. In fiscal year 2007, the Small Business Administration (SBA) funded awards to 99 WBCs. However, Congress and WBCs expressed concerns about the uncertain nature of the program's funding structure. Concerns have also been raised about whether the WBC and two other SBA programs, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and SCORE programs, duplicate services. This report addresses (1) uncertainties associated with the funding process for WBCs; (2) SBA's oversight of the WBC program; and (3) actions that SBA and WBCs have taken to avoid duplication among the WBC, SBDC, and SCORE programs. GAO reviewed policies, procedures, examinations, and studies related to the funding, oversight, and services of WBCs and interviewed SBA, WBC, SBDC, and SCORE officials. Until 2007, SBA funded WBCs for up to 10 years, at which time it was expected that they would become self-sustaining. Specifically, since 1997, SBA has made annual awards to WBCs for up to 5 years. Because of concerns that WBCs could not sustain operations without continued SBA funding, in 1999, Congress created a pilot program to extend funding an additional 5 years. Due to continued uncertainty about WBCs' ability to sustain operations without SBA funding, in May 2007, Congress passed legislation authorizing renewable 3-year awards to WBCs that "graduated" from the program after 10 years and to current program participants. Like the current awards, the 3-year awards are competitive. SBA is revising its award process and plans to provide the 3-year awards in fiscal year 2008. Though SBA has oversight procedures in place to monitor WBCs' performance and use of federal funds, GAO found indications that staff shortages from the agency's downsizing and ineffective communication was hindering SBA's oversight efforts. SBA relies extensively on district office staff to oversee WBCs, but these staff members have other agency responsibilities and may not have the needed expertise to conduct some WBC oversight procedures. SBA provides annual training and has taken steps to adjust its oversight procedures to adapt to staffing changes, but concerns remain. Some WBCs also cited problems with communication, and one study reported that 54 percent of 52 WBCs responding to its survey said that SBA could improve its communication with the centers. Ineffective communication led to confusion among some WBCs about how to meet program requirements. Under the terms of the WBC award, SBA requires WBCs to coordinate with local SBDCs and SCORE chapters. However, GAO found that SBA provided limited guidance or information on successful coordination. Most of the WBCs that GAO spoke with explained that in some situations they referred clients to an SBDC or SCORE counselor, and some WBCs took steps to more actively coordinate with local SBDCs and SCORE chapters to avoid duplication and leverage resources. Still, some WBCs said that coordinating services was difficult, as the programs have similar performance measures and could end up competing for clients. Such concerns thwart coordination efforts and could increase the risk of duplication in some geographic areas
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822038349718
Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1976396859
The Women's Business Center (WBC) Program provides training and counseling services to women entrepreneurs, especially those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. In fiscal year 2007, the Small Business Administration (SBA) funded awards to 99 WBCs. However, Congress and WBCs expressed concerns about the uncertain nature of the program's funding structure. Concerns have also been raised about whether the WBC and two other SBA programs, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and SCORE programs, duplicate services. This report addresses (1) uncertainties associated with the funding process for WBCs; (2) SBA's oversight of the WBC program; and (3) actions that SBA and WBCs have taken to avoid duplication among the WBC, SBDC, and SCORE programs. GAO reviewed policies, procedures, examinations, and studies related to the funding, oversight, and services of WBCs and interviewed SBA, WBC, SBDC, and SCORE officials.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1127952749
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : African American legislators
ISBN : NWU:35556038708624
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Government publications
ISBN : OSU:32437122958875
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Small Business
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Small business
ISBN : PURD:32754078215161
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 958 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : United States
ISBN : LOC:00170937296
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1792 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Finance, Public
ISBN : UCAL:B3555431
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2096 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105027069488
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Minority Enterprise
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Businesswomen
ISBN : PURD:32754078212861
Author : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of the General Counsel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112105078148
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1732 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1979-02
Category : Delegated legislation
ISBN : UCR:31210024961235
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Government Programs and Oversight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000032135060