December 7, 2006
Limits on Charities' Overhead Expenses Dropped in Federal Fund-Raising Drive
The federal government has changed key rules that govern the charity drive for federal workers. The most controversial change, which eliminates a restriction on the overhead expenses of charities, was made despite the opposition of many charity officials.
Charities raise a significant sum each year through the Combined Federal Campaign: In 2005 the drive brought in $268.5-million.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which oversees the campaign, announced that it is
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