DULUTH — Community Action Duluth is appealing a decision that would strip it of state and federal funding.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families announced Oct. 1 that it
due to concerns of fiscal mismanagement and internal upheaval.
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The appeal will be heard by a state administrative law judge.
"We believe CAD and the community it serves deserve a fair and thorough hearing," Board Chair Tim Meyer said in a news release. "Our board remains committed to protecting the organization's future and ensuring that every concern receives appropriate consideration."
CAD has been under a monitoring agreement that required it to correct deficiencies and areas of concern. But state officials said it "continues to fail to meet critical deadlines and compliance requirements" and has even "regressed in some areas."
CAD's services include financial and educational coaching, job training, free tax preparation, help with health insurance and food stamp enrollment, transportation assistance, and a mobile market with affordable groceries.
While CAD would stand to lose significant funding, it could continue to operate as a nonprofit with other funding. The state said it wo...