Final Push to a Complete Census Count
The deadline to respond to Census 2020 is now earlier than initially planned and set for September 30, 2020.
The deadline to respond to Census 2020 is now earlier than initially planned and set for September 30, 2020.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of a major milestone in our nation’s history, the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In 2019 we conducted a strategic review and determined that we needed to revamp how our organization presents itself and develop a more unified brand story. This rebrand was an opportunity to better reflect where we are today as an organization.
Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has developed a LGBT cultural competency training program called Pride in Care NC thanks to a Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Civil Money Penalty grant.
CONNECT Beyond, our region’s first transit vision and implementation plan, has continued to ramp up since kicking off in February of this year.
How do you connect individuals seeking jobs with local employers looking to hire talent during a global pandemic?
Launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) provides an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of the mistreatment of older persons.
In March when our state was considering a stay-at-home order, Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and the state of North Carolina canceled all in-person workshops.
For 57 years, Older Americans Month has been a special time to recognize the contributions these individuals made to our country.
The Greater Charlotte Region is growing, and growing fast. Access to reliable, efficient and well-connected transportation options is one of the most important factors to ensure everyone can benefit.
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.