The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), Inc. was formally established on January 29, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois.
NASPO is a non-profit association dedicated to strengthening the procurement community through education, research, and communication. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization through which the member purchasing officials provide leadership in professional public procurement, improve the quality of procurement, exchange information and cooperate to attain greater efficiency, economy, and customer satisfaction.
Educating and Informing
NASPO, in collaboration with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), formed the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) to encourage and award the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) designation and the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation to those in the public purchasing arena. For additional information about the Council, visit www.uppcc.org.
The NASPO listserv is an on-line forum for members to ask questions, exchange information and share solutions virtually instantaneously.
The association also publishes various reference books which serve as guides for procurement officials as well as vendors who do business with the states.
NASPO, in cooperation with GOVERNING Magazine, sponsors an annual How to Market to State Governments Meeting for vendors interested in learning state procurement laws, policies and procedures.
NASPO also holds an annual conference and four regional meetings which provide state members with excellent networking opportunities as well as chances to participate in sessions on timely and provocative procurement issues.
2008-2009 Board of Directors
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Dianne Lancaster, OR
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President
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2009-2010
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Greg Smith, NV
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President-Elect
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2009-2010
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Vern Jones, AK
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Past President
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2009-2010
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Voight Shealy, SC
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Finance Chair
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2009-2010
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John Utterback, CO
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Member at Large
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2009-2011
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Carol Wilson, CT
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Member at Large
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2008-2010
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Dean Stotler, DE
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Member at Large
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2009-2011
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David Gragan,DC
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Member at Large
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2008-2010
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Tim Gibney, GA
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Member at Large
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2009-2011
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Jeff Holden, SD
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Member at Large
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2009-2011
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Deb Damore, VT
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Member at Large
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2008-2010
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Ron Bell, VA
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Member at Large
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2009-2010
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Jack Gallt is the association director for NASPO and may be reached at (859) 514-9159.
Contact Information
NASPO receives professional headquarters staff support through AMR Management Services, which is accredited by the AMC Institute. Services provided to NASPO include conference management, research and publications, board of directors & committee support, financial management and member services.
NASPO
201 East Main Street, Suite 1405
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 514-9159
E-mail:naspo@amrms.com
The NASPO Board of Directors adopted a revised strategic plan in July 2006 to guide the association's activities and services over the next 3 - 5 years. A copy of the plan can be downloaded here.
Pursuant to IRS Regulations, it is the policy of NASPO to allow public access to its original exemption application and to its IRS Form 990. In addition, NASPO will make copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy/disclosures, and year-end financial statements available to the public. This access will be provided at NASPO's principal headquarters offices at a time mutually agreeable between its headquarters and the individual requesting the inspection during regular business hours. In addition, NASPO will make each Form 990 information return available for a period of three years from filing. NASPO will provide a copy of the exemption application or Form 990 without charge, other than a reasonable fee for reproduction and actual postage costs, as applicable. The copy must include all information furnished to the IRS as well as all schedules, attachments, and supporting statements, except for the name and address of any contributor to the organization. For further detailed information regarding these IRS requirements, refer to the General Instructions for Form 990.