The Minimalist Guide to Internal Controls

Here is the minimalist guide to internal controls: Just remember 3-5-7. Let’s face it, understanding internal controls is critical to continued grant funding. A lack of well-developed internal controls can […]
7 Basics of Internal Control Grant Managers Should Know

So you got a federal grant. And that means lots of internal controls requirements. Are you wondering what that means – really? A primary “must” for managing your organization’s federal […]
Don’t Do These 3 Things When Managing Your Grant

The perfect storm of grant waste, fraud, and abuse can turn a dream award into a nightmare when you are managing your grant. Managing Your Grant – When Good Grants […]
Are You Thinking About the New Grant Regulations…But Not Taking Action?

OMB announced new grant regulations back in August 2020. So, let me ask you this: Are you the go-to person at your organization for grant management? Do you feel sure […]
3 Tips: Don’t Get Blindsided by Program Income

Today we’re looking at three tips, so you aren’t blindsided by program income related to conference registration fees when managing your Federal grants. We’ve dug into the grant management “mailbag” […]
$7 Million Repayment Blues: City Readies Payback for Lack of Grant Management

A few years back I wrote a case study about mismanaged federal grant funds from a highly critical audit report criticizing a lack of grant management. The Baltimore Brew reported […]