3 Tips for Coping with Questioned Federal Grant Costs

It can happen to the best of us. The auditors come in and start asking uncomfortable questions. Sometimes you can feel like you are on solid ground with your defense, […]
Federal Audit Finds Sheriff’s Organization Misspent More Than $704,000 in Award Funds

It makes me sad that I never have far to look far for these types of grant management stories. Such a waste of potential, and so simple to avoid… This […]
Why Should You Care About Grant Compliance?

In November 2012 President Obama signed the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012. (WPEA) This piece of legislation significantly improved the whistleblower protections for federal whistleblowers. Whistleblowers play a critical […]
Winter Blues? Escape to Orlando for Grant Management Boot Camp
Are you sick of winter yet Winter Blues? (I know during this time of year, I get really tired of how early it gets dark and the cold weather that […]
Setting Standards of Conduct-OMB Super-Circular Style

The Uniform Guidance has ushered in a new age of accountability for federal grant recipients. New rules, new disclosures and a new focus on ethical behavior are part of this […]
14 Questions: A Cheat Sheet for Procurement Departments Implementing the New Grant Regulations

Has your Procurement Department implemented the new Uniform Guidance for grant spending yet Cheat Sheet Procurement? Thinking there will be another extension of the three-year grace period/ (Are you wondering […]