Gao-04-885 - Small Business Administration

Gao-04-885 - Small Business Administration
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2018-01-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781984301475

GAO-04-885 Small Business Administration: SBA Followed Appropriate Policies and Procedures for September 11 Disaster Loan Applications

SBA Disaster Loans

SBA Disaster Loans
Author: United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Finance and Investment
Publisher:
Total Pages: 450
Release: 1989
Genre: Disaster relief
ISBN:

Small Business Administration

Small Business Administration
Author: William B. Shear
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2009-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1437920012

After the Small Business Admin. (SBA) was widely criticized for its performance following the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes, the agency took steps to reform the Disaster Loan Program and Congress enacted the Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008 (Act). This report determined: (1) the extent to which SBA addressed the Act's requirements; and (2) how SBA's response to major disasters in 2008 aligned with key components of its June 2007 Disaster Recovery Plan. The report also conducted site visits to areas affected by major 2008 disasters, reviewed SBA's customer satisfaction survey, and obtained the opinions of relevant stakeholders. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

Small Business

Small Business
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1991
Genre: Government lending
ISBN:

SBA Disaster Loan Program

SBA Disaster Loan Program
Author: Bruce R. Lindsay
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1437936954

Through its Disaster Loan Program, the Small Business Admin. (SBA) has been a major source of assistance for the restoration of commerce and households in areas stricken by natural and human-caused disasters. SBA offers direct loans to businesses to help repair, rebuild, and recover from economic losses after a disaster, but approximately 80% of the agency¿s approved direct disaster loans are made to individuals and households (renters and property owners) to help repair and replace homes and personal property. This report describes the SBA Disaster Loan Program, including the types of loans available to individuals, households, businesses, and nonprofit org. It highlights eight issues of potential congressional concern. Charts and tables.

Small Business Administration

Small Business Administration
Author: William B. Shear
Publisher:
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2014-11-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781457858536

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall, causing an estimated $65 billion in damage. The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers the Disaster Loan Program, which provides physical disaster loans (used to rebuild or replace damaged property) and economic injury disaster loans (used for working capital until normal operations resume) to help businesses and individual homeowners recover from disasters. After Hurricane Sandy, Congress passed the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013, which appropriated $779 million to SBA for disaster loans and administrative expenses. This report examines (1) the timeliness of SBA's disaster assistance to small businesses; (2) the loan approval rates for small businesses and reasons for decline for Hurricane Sandy and previous disasters; and (3) the extent to which SBA has implemented programs mandated by the Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

Small Business Administration

Small Business Administration
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2017-09-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781976203404

After the Small Business Administration (SBA) was widely criticized for its performance following the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes, the agency took steps to reform the Disaster Loan Program and Congress enacted the Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008 (Act). GAO was asked to determine (1) the extent to which SBA addressed the Act's requirements, and (2) how SBA's response to major disasters in 2008 aligned with key components of its June 2007 Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). GAO reviewed the Act, as well as SBA information on requirements addressed and steps taken, including the DRP, various reports to Congress, and policy memoranda. GAO also conducted site visits to areas affected by major 2008 disasters, reviewed SBA's customer satisfaction survey, and obtained the opinions of relevant stakeholders. SBA should meet the Act's region-specific marketing and outreach requirements; complete its annual report to Congress; issue an updated DRP; develop an implementation plan for remaining