Maybe I’m a dreamer, but I like to believe that it is rare that a grantee would intentionally misuse funds. However, without proper planning and documentation, an organization places itself at risk for misuse of funds. Prevention of these undesirable outcomes starts at the beginning of the grant application and writing process. Organizations that carefully construct […]
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5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of a Conflict of Interest
In our last post, we looked at 6 questions you should ask to tell how safe your federal grant is from conflicts of interest. In today’s post, we’ll look at what you can do to reduce the risk of a conflict of interest affecting your organization and your federal funding. Here are 5 Ways to Reduce the […]
14 Grant Fraud Warning Signs: Which Are You Ignoring?
No one wants to think the “unthinkable” could happen at their organization. But the fact is waste, fraud, and abuse of grant funds happens every day across the $600+ billion in federal grants awarded each year. So how can you avoid becoming a victim of grant fraud? The first step is being aware of the […]
8 Common Grant Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Grant management (especially since the new Uniform Guidance happened) is not just about doing everything right-it also can involve steering your organization clear of those nasty situations that can lead you astray. Here are eight of my most common-but completely avoidable grant mistakes: Before You Get the Grant: 5 Warning Signs of Grant Fraud According to the […]
How to Create a Grant Management Manual From Scratch
You’ve may have heard about it. The new grant regulations are making risk assessment of Federal award recipients a requirement for Federal agencies prior to awarding any grants. In fact property documentation of your federal grant processes has become more important than ever! One of the reasons for this is that the concept of internal […]
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? Thinking there will be another extension of the three-year grace period/ (Are you wondering “What grace period?” Keep reading…) Previously, I looked at how the Program Office and the Human Resources Department are impacted by the new grant regulations in the Uniform […]