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Posted by on May 15, 2018

What makes audit findings so Special?

What makes audit findings so Special?

“The specific requirements for Special Tests and Provisions are unique to each Federal program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of contract or grant agreements pertaining to the program. For programs listed in this Supplement, the compliance requirements, audit objectives, and suggested audit procedures for Special Tests and Provisions are in Part 4 – Agency Program Requirements or Part 5 – Clusters of Programs.”

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Posted by on Mar 6, 2018

Thanks to You, the Grant Professionals

Thanks to You, the Grant Professionals

It’s exciting that it’s another International Grant Professionals Week. And it’s fitting that my schedule is full of updates to our grants curriculum that I’m working on with our internal team to push out. Last Friday, I pushed out a list of eight courses that are hitting the classroom late winter/early spring. It’s about making […]

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Posted by on Feb 23, 2018

Federal Grants Reform – The Story Continues

Federal Grants Reform – The Story Continues

One thing I’m constantly asked is, “what’s new with grants?” For those who follow Federal grants constantly, the turn of the past year has seemed slow. But part of the reason it seems slow is that we’re still recovering from the implementation of 2 CFR 200. Think about it. If you were around in February […]

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Posted by on Jan 11, 2018

2 CFR 200: What You Need to Know in 2018

2 CFR 200: What You Need to Know in 2018

or the last year, the grants community has been expecting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to incorporate a number of grants-related laws into 2 CFR 200. OMB officials have commented that they are working on amendments, but have not provided an estimation on when the changes will be announced.

In anticipation of the changes, it is important for the grants community to be aware of the legislation that may potentially be incorporated into 2 CFR 200.

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