NASCA Facts

The National Association of State Chief Administrators brings together chief officials from administration and general services to discuss matters of mutual concern and to exchange information and ideas.

By promoting interstate communication and showcasing innovative programs, NASCA helps members to implement public policy and to improve government efficiency and effectiveness. NASCA also provides annual leadership development to newly-appointed administration and general services officials. Formed in 1976, this association includes members from all 50 states, the U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.

NASCA membership is drawn from the department in state government which is primarily responsible for administration and general services management. Each state, territory or federal district may have an unlimited number of members - the department head and any designees directly charged with delivering administration and general services. In addition, corporate membership is offered to organizations and businesses interested in working with state leaders to improve government operations.

NASCA is an affiliated organization of The Council of State Governments (CSG).  CSG is a non-profit, non-partisan service organization established, supported, and directed by all of the states to serve as a liaison among state, federal and private sectors. 

For a list of the current Executive Committee Representatives click here.

Activities and Services

Profiles of Administration and General Services Departments and Leaders
NASCA has developed an on-line publication which profiles the organizational structure, responsibilities, and leadership in state departments of administration and general services nationwide. This resource includes departments' organizational charts, roles and functions, annual budgets and number of employees, contact names and numbers and profiles of department leaders. For a chart of responsibilities by state, click here.

Annual Conference
The 2009 NASCA Annual Conference will be a joint conference with the National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA) and will take place in Orlando, Florida on June 13-17 at the International Plaza Hotel. Click here for more information. NASCA members will meet in June to discuss matters of mutual concern and explore innovative management solutions in state government. For more information please contact Marcia Stone at NASCA Headquarters (859) 244-8181.

Awards
NASCA awards program educates and informs NASCA members about excellent programs so that creative ideas can be shared throughout state government. Award categories include technology, human resources, partnerships, and general services.

Membership Information

Corporate Membership
NASCA members are state executives responsible for providing billions of dollars in internal services, including purchasing, facilities and fleet management, printing, information and telecommunications systems, and personnel management. Members decided to involve corporate membership in NASCA to learn from their expertise in management initiatives and technology applications. Annual dues for corporate members are $3,000. Membership benefits include opportunities to attend conferences and network with top administration and general services officials; receiving NASCA' newsletters and other publications; and access to staff and information at the NASCA headquarters. If you are interested in becoming a corporate member and embarking on a rewarding partnership with the public sector, use this membership form. Or contact NASCA Headquarters at (859) 244-8181 or e-mail Marcia Stone. Online Corporate Membership Form

State Membership
State members can network with colleagues across the country, have access to the association's Web site and listserv and utilize the association's staff for research and survey information, particularly during legislative sessions. The Mid-Year and Annual Conference also provide great forums for discussion, identifying problems and developing solutions. Annual dues for state members are $2,000. For more information, call (859) 244-8181 or e-mail Marcia Stone. Online State Membership Form

To receive state and/or corporate membership information, click here.

Staff
Marcia Stone
Executive Director
(859) 244-8181
mstone@csg.org


NASCA
c/o Council of State Governments
2760 Research Park Dr.
P.O. Box 11910
Lexington, KY 40578-1910
P: (859) 244-8181
F: (859) 244-8001