At a glance
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a United States government agency that is responsible for providing support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The agency’s activities are summarized as the “3 Cs” of capital, contracts and counseling.
The SBA is made up of nearly 4,000 employees.
“The vast amount of waste and sheer stupidity in government - from the Pentagon to the Food and Drug Administration - could fill committee agendas for years.” - Tom Coburn
A Path Forward
The Small Business Administration was created to promote the needs of small businesses. However, the agency’s definition encapsulates 99.7% of all American businesses. As a result, many have made claims that large businesses are taking advantage of an agency designed to help small businesses. In addition to its mission running astray, the agency is routinely making improper payments through many of its loan programs, and perhaps takes more risk with taxpayer dollars than it should.
871 Million Annual Budget
Linda McMahon Secretary
Budget Growth 2012 - 2016
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Oversight Reports
Small Business Administration’s Grant Programs Are At Risk Of Funds Not Being Used For Their Intended Purpose and Not Achieving Program Objectives
SBA Under-reported Improper Payments in Disaster Loan Program
Social Security Disability: Additional Measures and Evaluation Needed to Enhance Accuracy and Consistency of Hearings Decisions
Open The Books: SBA Loans Serving Wealthy Lifestyles
SBA OIG: Report on the Most Serious Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Small Business Administration in Fiscal Year 2018
GAO: Improvements Needed in Facilities Planning and Service Delivery Evaluation
GAO: Small Business Research Programs: Status of Prior Recommendations
SBA OIG: SBA’s Management of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Program
GAO: Social Security Number: OMB and Federal Efforts to Reduce Collection, Use, and Display
GAO: Small Business Research Programs: Agencies Have Improved Compliance with Spending and Reporting Requirements, but Challenges Remain
SBA OIG: SBA’s FY 2015 Progress in Reducing Improper Payments
SBA OIG: Review of SBA Executive and Political Appointee Travel
SBA OIG: FY 2015 Risk Assessment of SBA Charge Card Programs
SBA OIG: Report on the Regulatory Flexibility Act, FY 2015
GAO: Small Business Administration: Additional Steps Needed to Help Ensure More Timely Disaster Assistance
Open The Books: SBA Loans Serving Wealthy Lifestyles
SBA OIG: Agencies Are Overstating Small Disadvantaged Business and HUBZone Goaling Credit by Including Contracts Performed by Ineligible Firms
GAO: Small Business Research Programs: Agencies Have Improved Compliance with Spending and Reporting Requirements, but Challenges Remain
GAO: Small Business Research Programs: Status of Prior Recommendations
GAO: Small Business Administration: Additional Steps Needed to Help Ensure More Timely Disaster Assistance
SBA OIG: FY 2015 Risk Assessment of SBA Charge Card Programs
SBA OIG: Review of SBA Executive and Political Appointee Travel
SBA OIG: SBA’s Management of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Program
SBA OIG: Report on the Most Serious Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Small Business Administration in Fiscal Year 2018
SBA OIG: SBA’s FY 2015 Progress in Reducing Improper Payments
Can you believe the US Government spends more money on it’s cable bill than on disaster relief?