NASCA

About NASCA

Founded in 1976, the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association representing state Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) across all 50 states and US territories.

NASCA supports state Chief Administrators and their teams to strategically transform state government operations through the power of shared knowledge and thought leadership. The primary state government members are cabinet-level public officials and their senior leadership teams leading and managing departments that provide operational support to other state agencies.

NASCA supports our state members by providing research, programming, and thought leadership in the common areas of oversight that our members manage. These areas include:

  • Procurement

  • Facilities Management

  • Information Technology

  • Budget

  • Financial Management and Accounting

  • Human Capital

  • Risk Management

  • Fleet

  • Insurance

  • Audits

  • Public Works

  • Other General Services

NASCA Mission & Strategic Vision

 

NASCA is the leading voice for state government operational excellence

  • Advance state chief administrators as the experts for state government operations

  • Develop a strategic partnership strategy to promote excellence in state government operations

  • Recognize and promote examples of operational excellence

NASCA is the preferred community for state leaders in transforming state government operations

  • Develop in-person and virtual programming, educational resources and networking opportunities for all stakeholders of the NASCA community

  • Develop and share leading practices, success stories and case studies

  • Enhance membership engagement through a variety of programs and resources

NASCA has the required policies, governance structure and resources to achieve its goals

  • Prioritize and align operational needs to achieve goals

  • Align a governance body to support NASCA’s bylaws, goals and objectives

  • Create a sponsorship development campaign annually