Five Worst Government Contracting Abuses

Governments and nonprofits serve the same constituents in the same communities; a natural partnership. In times of disasters, through grants, or via contracts, nonprofit organizations are doing the work of governments in addressing the most pressing needs in our communities.

In recent years, however, governments have been adopting practices that erode, cripple, or shortchange the ability of their nonprofit partners to do the work they have been called on to do. Some states are delaying payments by more than a year. Others are imposing hidden taxes and fees. State governments are also keeping for themselves federal money dedicated to programs and services. Not all states are abusing nonprofits, but the trend is heading in the wrong direction.

Read the Five Worst Government Contracting Abuses that have been documented so far and share your story. Together, we can find a solution and restore the nonprofit-government partnership.