Financing  |  Risk Management  |  Investing  |  CSDA District Purchasing Card  |  Human Resources  |  Job Search  |  Discounted Purchasing  |  Funding Retiree Benefits/GASB 45  |  First Aid & Safety Products  |  Discounted Travel  |  Grant Research & Management

Provider/Contacts
CSDA Finance Corporation
(877) 924-2732
www.csdafinance.net

Member Benefit
Access to Cost Effective, Tax-Exempt Financing

Benefit Summary
CSDA Finance Corporation is a non-profit public benefit corporation established to help special districts and other public agencies through the use of innovative and efficient financing programs. Our mission is to provide members with efficient, effective, and prompt satisfaction of their financial needs through competitively priced financings of major capital improvements, equipment purchases, and other projects. Whether your financing needs are $50 thousand or $50 million, the CSDA Finance Corporation can help!

Risk Management

Provider/Contacts
SDRMA - Special District Risk Management Authority
(800) 537-7790
www.sdrma.org

Member Benefit
Access to Affordable Property, Liability & Workers’ Compensation Coverages and Health Benefits

Benefit Summary
SDRMA’s primary objective is to serve as a single resource to meet all of the risk management needs of members. Quality coverage protection and risk management services, responsive claims management, as well as tailored safety and loss prevention programs provide members with an unequaled risk management program. To ensure maximum protection of public agencys' resources, our current programs include Property and Liability coverage, Workers’ Compensation, Health Benefits and MemberPlus Services™.

Investing

Provider/Contacts
CalTRUST
(888) 440-4890
www.caltrust.org

Member Benefit
Stable Option for Investment of District Funds

Benefit Summary
The Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST) is a program established by public agencies in California for the purpose of pooling and investing local agency funds - operating reserves as well as bond proceeds. CalTRUST offers the option of several accounts to provide participating agencies with a convenient method of pooling funds - including a money market fund. This program is a great option to diversify investments!

CSDA District Purchasing Card

Provider/Contacts
Bank of the West Government Banking
(866) 588-1358
www.bankofthewest.com

Member Benefit
Access to the CSDA District Purchasing Card that may improve expense control and cash flow.

Benefit Summary
CSDA is partnering with Bank of the West to launch the CSDA District Purchasing Card program specifically for CSDA member districts. Our goal is to help your district find ways to manage and report spending while providing your employees with convenient tools to make necessary purchases. The Purchasing Card can be used for vendor payments, travel expenses, online purchases, utility bills and much more.

In addition to potential cash rebates, other benefits may include:  improved cash flow through increased float, lowered costs by reducing check writing, better expense management through enhanced monitoring capabilities.

Please contact a Bank of the West Government Banking Relationship Manager at (866) 588-1358 to learn more about introducing the CSDA District Purchasing Card in your special district.

Subject to credit approval. Member FDIC.

For more information on the CSDA District Purchasing Card click here.

Human Resources

Provider/Contacts
CalChamber Business Services Division
(800) 331-8877
www.calchamberstore.com

Member Benefit
10% Discount

Benefit Summary
CSDA members receive a 10% discount on updated employee posters from one of the most popular HR compliance resources in the state – CalChamber. To access this member benefit, visit www.calchamberstore.com and use priority code CSDAR at checkout.

Provider/Contacts
Employee Relations
(800) 716-7773
www.erelations.com

Member Benefit
20%+ Discount

Benefit Summary
This program provides local government with pre-screening employment background investigations, drug testing and employee hotline services to help reduce liability for negligent hire or negligent retention of employees.

Job Search

Provider/Contacts
SpecialDistrictCareers.com 

Member Benefit
50% Discount

Benefit Summary
This interactive Career Center offers an expanded job board for special districts and other local governments throughout California. Not only does the Career Center offer the capability to post jobs, but also the capability to post and download resumes, and offers discounts for multiple postings.

Discounted Purchasing

Provider/Contacts
U.S. Communities
www.uscommunities.org 

Member Benefit
Assorted Discounts

Benefit Summary
U.S. Communities provides a national purchasing forum for local and state government agencies by pooling the purchasing power of over 87,000 public agencies. Suppliers include: Office Depot, Milliken Carpeting, Little Tykes Commercial Park & Playground Equipment, The Home Depot, AutoZone, and many more.

Funding Retiree Benefits/GASB 45

Provider/Contacts
PARS
(800) 540-6369 ext. 135
www.pars.org

Member Benefit
Trust and Services for OPEB/GASB45

Benefit Summary
 The Special Districts GASB 45 Trust Program, administered by PARS (Public Agency Retirement Services), assists special districts of all sizes and types in addressing the requirements of GASB 45, which requires public agencies to begin recognizing and accounting for the costs related to Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEBs) such as retiree healthcare benefits. This new CSDA benefit program assists districts through the entire process from identifying and completing an actuarial valuation to designing a realistic plan for pre-funding their OPEB liabilities. CSDA, PARS and Union Bank of California have teamed up to offer districts access to a unique GASB-compliant, IRS-approved Irrevocable Trust.

Alternative Measurement Method
As part of the Special Districts GASB 45 Trust Program, CSDA has partnered with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to assist smaller districts plan for the new government accounting standards. Small special districts with less than 100 “plan members” are eligible to use a cost-effective actuary service to help them comply with GASB Statement No. 45. This unique process allows you to enter data online and receive an alternative measurement valuation for a flat fee of $1,500.

For more information the Alternative Measurement Method click here.

First Aid & Safety Products

Provider/Contacts
Cintas First Aid and Safety
Carlos Lopez
(925) 216-6884

Member Benefit
15-20% Discount

Benefit Summary
Cintas, the nation’s largest provider of van-delivered first aid and safety products, also provides on-site safety, first aid and CPR training. Cintas can help get your district into compliance with OSHA guidelines and stay there. In addition to discounts on first aid and safety products, Cintas extends a 20% discount on Document Management Services (shredding, storage, imaging) and 15% on Uniform Rental and Facility Cleaning Services. Discounts available to CSDA members not already serviced by a Cintas branch.

Discounted Travel

Provider/Contacts
CSDA Statewide Travel & Fuel Card Program
Tasha Wilson
(916) 376-3976

Benefit Summary
Developed in partnership with the State of California, the CSDA Statewide Travel & Fuel Card program gives special district business travelers access to discounted, unrestricted, fully refundable airfares, discounted car rental fees and automatic travel insurance.  Agencies that want to take advantage of the program must first apply for an American Express Business Travel Account (BTA), an efficient, cardless billing system especially designed for this program. The fee for the BTA has been waived per the State of California contract. Click here for complete program details.

Provider/Contacts
Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
(916) 787-4733
www.enterpriseholdings.com

Member Benefit
Government Rates on Vehicle Rentals

Benefit Summary
The State of California has awarded Enterprise Holdings, Inc. a contract for commercial car rentals and this benefit is being passed on to CSDA members. Use the code below to get discounts for business and personal rentals. When renting from either Enterprise or National, use code XZCAOOO with pin # CAL.

Provider/Contacts 
eCivis
(626) 578-6206
www.ecivis.com

Member Benefit
35-85% Discount

Benefit Summary
eCivis (www.ecivis.com) is the leading online provider of federal, state and foundation grant information, grants management, and grant writing services for special districts and local governments. eCivis extends a discount of 35-85% on its services and subscriptions to all CSDA members using the promo code CSDA812.