Grant Compliance Checklist: 10 Common Risks to Review
Staying compliant with federal grant requirements demands more than just good intentions. Strong internal controls and proactive monitoring are essential. Use this grant compliance checklist to review 10 critical areas where organizations are most vulnerable to risk. Strengthening these systems protects your funding, maintains trust with funders, and ensures compliance with the Uniform Guidance. How […]
What is a Federal Award?
Let’s look at the term “Award” for federal grant recipients. A federal “award” means grants, cooperative agreements, cost reimbursement contracts, and other agreements between the federal government and a non-federal entity such as a: State Government Local Government Indian Tribal Government Non-profit Organization Institution of Higher Education (IHE) Here is the definition from 2 CFR […]
3 Ways to Check for Suspension and Debarment Compliance – Do-You-Know-the-Requirements
Many Grant Recipients get tripped up by the requirements for suspension and debarment compliance. It’s every kid’s nightmare. That day when their “friend” says “I don’t like you anymore”! This unpleasant situation can also happen to organizations, governmental units, and individuals. It’s called “suspension and debarment.” It is when the Federal Government says “I don’t […]
How Transparent is Your Organization?
Transparency in the News Transparency has been in the news a lot lately! It might even feel like that expecting transparency with federal funding is the norm. In truth, the focus on transparency for federal grants is a relatively new development from being able to track spending on USASpending.gov to reporting executive compensation on the […]
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