
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