In our last post, we looked at 4 tips for operating an effective grant management compliance program. In this post, let’s expand our understanding by looking at some examples of what an effective compliance program looks like. 4 Elements of an Effective Grant Management Compliance Program Effective grant management compliance programs include these four core […]
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4 Tips for Operating an Effective Compliance Program
Wondering how to keep your compliance program “fresh?” Grant management compliance programs, like many other types of programs governed by regulations, too often put together and then relegated to their place next to the potted plant on top of the four-drawer file. However for compliance programs to be effective, they must remain “fresh” by being […]
Mystery of the Grant Fraud Triangle
Grant fraud is a mystery to many of us. How can it happen? Why would someone do it? And more importantly: How can federal grant recipients avoid grant fraud? Solving the mystery of “The Fraud Triangle” was led by criminologist Dr. Donald Cressey and is based on his well-accepted behavioral research model studying embezzlers. 3 […]
5 Shortcuts for Getting a Time and Attendance Process in Place
Time and attendance reporting for federal grants can be a minefield! I’ve tracked the unfortunate situation at a Pennsylvania non-profit having their grant funding frozen after $20 million in spending was out of compliance. It is a very sad story. Lots of audit findings, lots of areas of non-compliance. Not to mention lots of heads […]
Grant Monitoring Plan: 7 Things Your Program Officer Needs to Hear You Say
“What is your monitoring plan to avoid grant fraud?” Are you prepared for the day when your program officer asks the grant management team at your organization this question? Ah…well…you know… Ouch! (Hint: You should be prepared to tell your program officer what you are doing to reduce the risk of grant fraud.) Tips for […]
3 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Grant Travel Costs
Charging grant travel costs to your Federal Grant can be a bit confusing. Let’s open the grant management mailbag again today for some common problems encountered in the “real-world” by “real-life” grant managers. Here are three factors affecting the use of actual travel costs vs. per diem travel costs on your Federal grants. A Grant […]