2015 2016 Workshop Series UNIFORM GRANT...
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2015‐2016 Workshop Series
UNIFORM GRANT GUIDANCE * April 19, 2016 Webcast (9:30 – 11:30 AM)
The US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued comprehensive grant reform rules titled, “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.” The new requirements consolidate what was previously in eight separate OMB Circulars into a single new document. This consolidation resulted in various areas of change to the previous requirements. These new rules are being commonly called the Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG). The objective of this webcast is to assist participants with preparing for implementation of the requirements of the UGG.
The UGG requirements apply to all federal awards and certain modifications to existing federal awards made after December 26, 2014. The requirements apply to awards received directly from federal agencies and federal awards passed through other entities such as the State of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Intermediate Units. Webcast participants will gain an understanding of what is changing under UGG and will gain the tools and resources needed to ensure compliance with the new requirements. Learn about:
An analysis of the most significant change under the UGG
The impact of changes on LEAs
Policy and procedure changes necessary to achieve compliance with UGG
Review of available resources, templates, and forms
Sample policies and procedures
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Business Manages, Accountants, Federal Program Coordinators
SPEAKERS: Gina L. Brillhart, CPA, CFO/Assistant to the Executive Director, Lancaster‐Lebanon IU #13 John W. Compton, Jr., CPA, CGFM, Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Adam Hartzel, CPA, Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Cindy Rhoads, UGG Coordinator, PDE Division of Federal Programs Heather Masshardt, Policy Services Manager, Pennsylvania School Boards Association
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Uniform Grant Guidance
April 19, 2016 Webcast 9:30 - 11:30 AM
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Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials
Presenters
• Gina L. Brillhart, CPA, CFO/Assistant to the Executive Director, Lancaster‐Lebanon IU #13
• John W. Compton, Jr., CPA, CGFM, Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
• Adam Hartzel, CPA, Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
• Heather Masshardt, Policy Services Manager, Pennsylvania School Boards Association
• Cindy Rhoads, UGG Coordinator, PDE Division of Federal Programs
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Part 1 ‐ Significant Changes and the Impact on LEAsJohn W. Compton, Jr., CPA, CGFMPartner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Adam Hartzel, CPASenior Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Part 2 ‐ SEA/LEA RequirementsCindy RhoadsUGG Coordinator, Federal Programs Division , PDE
Part 3 ‐ Policies, Procedures, and ResourcesHeather MasshardtPolicy Services Manager, PSBA
Gina L. BrillhartCFO/Assistant to the Executive Director, IU13
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Today’s Session
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Part 1: Significant Changes and the Impact on LEAs
John W. Compton, Jr., CPA, CGFM
Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
Adam Hartzel, CPA
Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
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• December 26, 2013− Published in Federal Register
• December 26, 2014− Administrative and Cost Principles effective− System‐wide changes− New Awards− Increments added to existing awards
• Fiscal Years beginning after December 26, 2014− Audit requirement changes
• Fiscal Years beginning after June 30, 2017− Procurement changes
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UGG Effective Dates
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Reduce administrative
burden
Improve the integrity of financial
management
Strengthen accountability for federal dollars
Increase impact and accessibility of
program
Reorient recipients toward achieving program objectives
Award grants based on merit
Increase management focus on performance
outcomes
Streamline rules governing federal
funds
Reduce fraud, waste and abuse
through single audit tool
Objectives of New Guidance
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The following OMB Circulars are superseded:
• A‐21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions
• Sections of A‐50, Audit Follow‐Up, related to Single Audits
• A‐87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments
• A‐89, Federal Domestic Assistance Program Information
• A‐102, Awards and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments
• A‐110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Awards and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations
• A‐122, Cost Principles for Non‐Profit Organizations
• A‐133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations
All OMB guidance now streamlined in 2 CFR 200
Streamlining Circulars and Guidance
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Reforms to administration requirements
(subparts A-D)
Reforms to cost principles
(subpart E)
Audit requirements
(subpart F)
Subpart A, 200.XXX –Acronyms and Definitions
Subpart B, 200.1XX –General
Subpart C, 200.2XX –Pre‐Award – Federal
Subpart D, 200.3XX –Post Award – Recipients
Subpart E, 200.4XX –Cost Principles
Subpart F, 200.5XX –Audit Requirements
Three Major Sections
Plus, 11
Appendices
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Items getting the most attention:
200.23 – “Contractor” replaces “vendor”
200.303 – Internal control guidance within administrative requirements
200.317 ‐ 200.326 – Procurement requirements
200.330 ‐ 200.332 – Subrecipient monitoring
Cost Principles
200.412 ‐ 200.414 – Direct and indirect costs
200.430 – Compensation, personal services
UGG Administrative Requirements
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1. Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)a. Starting point for single audit testing
b. Preparation of the SEFA (2 CFR 200.510)
c. Must include:– Total federal awards expended–Amounts provided to subrecipients–All other non‐cash awards
• food commodities
• donated property
• others
– Total for each CFDA number and cluster of programs– Pass‐through entity ID number
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UGG ‐ Auditee Responsibilities
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2. Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)• New Notes to the SEFA (2 CFR 200.510)
–Use of indirect cost rate– Loan and Loan guarantees at end of period
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UGG ‐ Auditee Responsibilities
3. SEFA• Important notes about the SEFA
–Reconcile to accounting and other records–Auditor uses the SEFA to base the performance of risk assessments and selection of major programs
– Completeness and accuracy is critical
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4. Financial Management System
Auditee financial management system must provide for the following (2 CFR 200.302):
• Identification of all federal awards. Include:– Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) title and number
– Federal award identification number and year– Federal awarding agency– Pass‐through entity (PTE), if applicable
• Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial results
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5. Internal Control and Compliance Requirements
Establish and maintain internal
control over federal programs
Comply with federal statutes,
regulations, federal awards
Evaluate and monitor
compliance
Take prompt action when
non-compliance is identified
Safeguard protected personally identifiable
information (PPII)
UGG ‐ Auditee Responsibilities
Changes Section
Required to establish and maintain effective internal controls over federal programs
200.303
(Previously only in single audit requirements)
COSO and federal green book tied inalthough Q&A clarifies usage as “best practice”
Internal Controls
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Requirements for Written Policy/Procedure:
1. Cash Management Procedure (200.302)
2. Allowability of Costs Procedures (200.302)
3. Conflict of Interest Policy (200.318)
4. Procurement Procedures (200.319)
5. Travel Policy (200.474)
6. Subrecipient Monitoring Procedure (200.331)
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Process Narrative• A written description of business practices to create, record, transfer, or change information.
• A process narrative details the steps required from initiation to completion to achieve an objective.
Control Documentation• A written description of methods to prevent, detect, or correct errors from occurring.
• May include:
− Control objective type
• Preventive
• Detective
− Owner
− Frequency
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Factors SectionCosts must be reasonable (prudent person test) 200.404
Costs must be allocable (charged in accordance with relative benefit received)
200.405
Costs must be net of applicable credits (purchase discounts, rebates, allowances, recoveries, refunds, adjustments)
200.406
Certain costs require prior written approval 200.407
Unallowable costs (if identified after paid, must be refunded) 200.410
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Cost Principles
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Changes Section
Focus on high standards for maintaining strong internal controls to justify costs of salaries and wages
200.430
Flexibility in process used to meet those standards 200.430
Personnel activity reports not specifically required – focus shifted to appropriate internal controls in place
200.430
Internal controls must exist to ensure adjustments are made so final amounts charged to federal awards are proper
200.430
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Cost Principles – Time & Effort
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Time distribution records must be maintained for all employees:• Paid in whole or in part with federal funds• Used to meet a match/cost share requirement
Cannot be based on budgeted distributions alone – needs to be supported by actual hours worked. Budgets may need adjustment.
Include all time worked for the organization to calculate what portion relates to federal awards.
Nonexempt employees must also prepare records indicating the total number of hours worked each day.
In addition to the allocation of time, need to continue to consider controls over existence of employees, reasonableness of compensation
If previous system of controls worked well, no changes may be needed.
Considerations ‐ Time & Effort
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Category Section
Direct costs are defined as those costs that can be identified specifically with a particular grant award (or cost objective)
200.413
Indirect costs are those incurred for a common or joint purpose benefitting more than one cost objective
200.414
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Cost Principles – Direct and Indirect
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Changes SectionClarification that administrative costs may be treated as direct costs when they meet certain conditions
200.413
Provision for de minimis indirect rate of 10% of modified total direct costs (MTDC) for those who have never had a negotiated indirect rate
200.414
For those with negotiated rates, requires federal agencies to accept (usually)
200.414
Entities may apply for a negotiated rate at any time 200.414
Existing negotiated rates may be extended for up to four years 200.414
Pass‐through entities required to provide indirect cost rate to subrecipients
200.331
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Changes Section
Payment of interest earned on federal funds• Up to $500/year may be retained by recipient for
administrative costs• Amounts in excess of that should be paid to one central
federal agency (HHS)
200.305
Interest on Federal Funds
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Changes SectionDefined that computers are considered supplies, not equipment 200.940
Flexibility in electronic document retention, with associated internal controls
200.335
Grant documentation should be retained for a minimum of 3 years from date of submission of final reports
200.333
Technology & Record Retention
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• Effective Date – originally December 26, 2014; revised to allow for a grace period
− Two full fiscal years after the effective date of Uniform Guidance
• Calendar year ‐ grace period ends December 31, 2016
• June 30th fiscal year ‐ grace period ends June 30, 2017
− Compliance with the old or new standard must be documented each year of the grace period.
− Auditors will review procurement policies and procedures based on the documented standard.
• Still a work‐in‐process
• More information to come from PASBO, PSBA, and DFP in the coming months
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New Procurement Standards
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Definitions
Subrecipient – a non‐Federal entity that receives a subaward from a pass‐through entity to carry out part of a Federal program
Contractor – an entity that receives a contract as defined in 200.22 Contract (terminology of vendor no longer used)
Pass‐through entity must make case‐by‐case determination whether each agreement it makes for disbursing federal funds is a subrecipient or contractor, which should also be documented.
Nature of relationship trumps what the agreement is called!
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Changes Section
Heightened focus on subrecipient monitoring 200.331
• Various required elements of subaward
• Mandatory risk assessment to determine appropriate monitoring
• Verify subrecipients have audits, if required
• Review audit results and adjust pass‐through entity records, if needed
• Determine necessary action for subrecipient noncompliance, follow up, issue management decision
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Factors to Consider in Evaluating Subrecipient Risk:
• Prior experience with same or similar subawards • Results of previous audits• Whether new or substantially changed personnel or systems• Extent and results of Federal awarding agency monitoring
Monitoring must include:• Reviewing financial and performance reports required by the pass‐through
entity• Follow up and ensuring timely and appropriate action on deficiencies• Issuing a management decision for audit findings
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Determine if subrecipient or
contractor
Clearly identify subawards to subrecipients
Consider results of subrecipient audits
Provide certain subaward
information at time of subaward
Evaluate each subrecipient’s
risk of noncompliance
Consider imposing specific
subaward conditions
Monitor activities of subrecipients
Verify the subrecipient is
audited
Consider taking enforcement
action for noncompliant subrecipients
Pass‐Through Entity Requirements
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• Effective for years ending on and after December 31, 2015; for June 30th fiscal years, June 30, 2016 (no early implementation)
• Single audit threshold raised from $500,000 to $750,000
• Low risk auditee criteria updated
• Threshold for Type A program raised from $300,000 to $750,000
• Questioned costs threshold raised to $25,000 (known or likely) and requires description of calculation
• Findings require “perspective” section (isolated, prevalent, type of sampling used)
• Repeat findings require identification as repeat and the prior finding reference number
Single Audit Changes
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• Federal due date is still nine months after fiscal year end.
− Any future changes would require a change in federal law (not currently proposed).
• An entity with strong internal controls and few audit findings will likely have fewer high‐risk Type A programs
What Hasn’t Changed?
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• Has always been important – even more so now!
• What has changed:
− Include total amount provided to subrecipients for each federal program
• What hasn’t changed:
• Prepared by auditee
• For the same entity/time period as the basic financial statements
• Reconciled or reconcilable to underlying accounting records/financial statements
SEFA – Section 200.510
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• Include at a Minimum:− List individual federal programs by federal agency.
• For a cluster, list individual federal programs within the cluster
− Identify the pass‐through entity and related identification number
− Include total amount provided to subrecipients for each federal program
− Provide total federal awards expended by individual program/cluster
− For loan or loan guarantee programs, identify in the notes to the schedule the balances outstanding at year‐end
− Notes to describe the significant accounting policies used in preparing the schedule
SEFA – Section 200.510
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Type of auditee Current (A‐133)
New (UGG)
Not low risk 50% 40%
Low risk 25% 20%
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Coverage Requirements
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Tips for Preparing for Your Single Audit• Gather and summarize grant information
− Have an accurate SEFA ready for the auditor
− Know whether awards are subject to pre‒Uniform Guidance or Uniform Guidance
• Document your policies, procedures, and controls
− Documentation drives quality and compliance
• Staff working on federal programs need to be trained in Uniform Guidance
administrative requirements and cost principles
• Use resources available such as webinars, articles, etc., to verify
management stays up‐to‐date on the requirements
− Review of the OMB Compliance Supplement, contracts, etc.
− Review the Uniform Guidance FAQs
• Provides clarifications, effective dates, etc.
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Tips for Preparing for Your Single Audit• File financial and performance reports in a timely manner
− Late reports often indicate weaknesses in grant management systems
− Late reports are red flags that may invite scrutiny
• If auditee is a Pass‐Through Entity (PTE):
− Identify all subrecipients
− Risk assessments
− Ensure subawards meet requirement
• Develop monitoring files
− Site visits
− Contracts
− Cross‐agency information
− Single audit reports
− Correspondence on issue resolution
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Common Audit Findings
• Lack of written documentation
− UGG requires written documentation:
• Cash management
• Procurement
• Subrecipient monitoring
• Conflict of interest
• Time and effort reporting
• Travel
• Payroll time‐and‐effort reporting
− UGG includes strong emphasis on internal controls
− Review allocation methodologies for compliance
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Common Audit Findings• Federally Purchased Capital Assets
− Tracking of capital assets required
− Documentation requirements:
• Description
• Serial number or identifying number
• Source of funding
• Title
• Acquisition date
• Cost
• % of federal participation
• Location
• Use and condition
• Disposition data
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Common Audit Findings
• Subrecipient Contracts
−Missing required data elements in pass‐through contracts
− Lack of risk assessment process
• Risk assessment must be documented
• Annual evaluation (re‐evaluation)
• Identification of Uniform Guidance Awards
− Separate identification of pre‐ and post‐ UG awards
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In which Uniform Guidance topic would your organization most like to see additional training?
a. Administrative Requirements
b. Cost Principles
c. Procurement
d. Subrecipient Monitoring
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Part 2: SEA/LEA Requirements
Cindy Rhoads
UGG Coordinator, Federal Programs Division, PDE
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• SEA Risk Analysis (200.331(b))• SEA Monitoring (200.331(d ))
• SEA Performance Reporting (200.328(1))
• Required Policies and Procedures
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• SEA MUST evaluate each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward for purposes of subrecipient monitoring.−Must occur prior to making awards
SEA Risk Analysis
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• Prior experience with same or similar grants
• Results of previous audits− Single Audits
• Changes in personnel or substantially changed systems
• Monitoring Findings
• Any other fiscal/administrative considerations specific to a particular grant (program office discretion)
Areas of Risk to Consider
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• Additional Technical Assistance• On‐site Reviews of Subrecipient Program Operations
• Verify every subrecipient is audited as required by Section F of UGG
Assessment of Risk Monitoring Tools
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• Impose additional conditions to grants (200.207)
− Require payments as reimbursement rather than advanced payments
− Provide evidence of acceptable performance within a given performance period
− More detailed financial reports
− Additional project monitoring
− Requiring LEA to obtain technical or management assistance
− Establishing additional prior approvals
• Must notify subrecipient in writing of the nature, reason, action required and timeline for all additional conditions imposed.
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• If additional conditions do not work:
− Temporarily withhold cash payment pending correction of
deficiencies
− Disallow all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in
compliance
− Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the Federal award
− Initiate suspension or debarment proceedings
− Withhold further federal awards for the project or program
− Take other remedies that are legally available
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• SEA must monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Pass‐through monitoring must include:
− Review of required financial and programmatic reports
− Follow up and ensuring that the subrecipient takes action on all deficiencies found through monitoring, audits, onsite reviews or other means.
− Issue management decisions for audit findings.
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• Major change in UGG focuses on performance rather than compliance
• Subrecipients will be required to submit a performance report for all federal grant programs (Fall 2016)
− Focus on progress toward meeting performance measures for federal grants
• If not met, why?
• Additional information required by Federal awarding agency.
Performance Goals
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• Written Cash Management Procedure − § 200.302(b)(6) & § 200.305
• Written Allowability Procedures − § 200.302(b)(7), including Written Method for Conducting Technical Evaluations of Proposals and Selecting Recipients ‐§ 200.320(d)(3)
• Written Conflict of Interest Policy − § 200.318(c)
• Written Procurement Procedures − § 200.319(c)
• Written Travel Policy − § 200.474(b)
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• Brustein & Manasevit Templates
• Philadelphia School District Templates
• UGG Monitoring Tool
• Administrative Manual
Website: www.pafpc.org
Resources Available for Sharing by DFP
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• DFP Regional Meetings (Fall 2016)
• Federal Programs Annual Conference−May 1‐4, 2016
− Seven Springs
−www.pafpc.org
−Onsite Technical Assistance
Additional Training
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What written Board‐approved policies are required by the Division of Federal Program?
a. Procurement and Travel
b. Conflict of Interest and Travel
c. Allowability of Costs and Cash Management
d. Subrecipient Monitoring and Procurement
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Part 3: Policies, Procedures, and Resources
Heather Masshardt
Policy Services Manager, PSBA
Gina L. Brillhart
CFO/Assistant to the Executive Director, IU13
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Policy• A clear statement that sets forth the purposes and prescribes, in general terms, the organization and programs of a school system
• Creates a framework within which the staff can discharge assigned duties
• Directs the school entity’s course of action• Directs what is required for the school entity:What is required by state and federal laws, regulations and court decisions?What is necessary for legal liability?What is the directive of the Board?
Policy or Procedure?
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Procedure or Administrative Regulation
• Tool to implement policy
• Precise statement with specific details, related to a specific issue
• Directive for staff actions
• Subject to administrative changes without Board approval
• Individual responsibilities
• Specific actions and timelines
• Step‐by‐step procedures
• District‐wide or building specific
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• 626. Federal Fiscal Compliance
• 626.1. Travel Reimbursement – Federal Programs
• 827. Conflict of Interest Operations section, aligned with the Fraud policy (828)
• 808. Food Services (provided to members) Related to federal funds/procurement also
Additional updates based on USDA requirements
Administrative Regulations also provided to members
UGG Policies
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• Costs/Obligations/Property Management
• Procurement
• Allowability of Costs
• Cash Management
• Subrecipient Monitoring
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• Web‐based system – access policies through the system and copy into draft area to develop for your school entity Notification and access given to Superintendent/Director and Board Secretary
• Work with school solicitor, federal programs coordinator, business office to customize the policies and procedures to your school entity
• Language preceded by brackets { } indicates options you should choose or omit
• Policies require Board approval—waive second reading if necessary
*PSBA’s UGG policies and procedures are being provided to all school districts/IUs/CTCs—contact [email protected]
What to Do Next
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Have you reviewed your food service procedures and processes with both the new UGG and USDA requirements?
a. Yes, we are getting everything updated
b. No, but we know where we need to start
c. No, we need more assistance in this area
d. I didn’t know there were any differences
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Samples of the policies and procedures discussed today can be found on the PASBO site for this webinar.
Samples
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OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• “Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG)”
• “Uniform Guidance”
Document link:https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/12/26/2013‐30465/uniform‐administrative‐requirements‐cost‐principles‐and‐audit‐requirements‐for‐federal‐awards
E‐CFR link:http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi‐bin/text‐idx?SID=851fc57edf5b684e13dc71eff5caaaaf&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5
FAQ link:https://cfo.gov/wp‐content/uploads/2014/08/2014‐08‐29‐Frequently‐Asked‐Questions.pdf
COFAR Agency Exceptions link:https://cfo.gov/wp‐content/uploads/2014/12/Agency‐Exceptions.pdf
Resources
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• Uniform Guidance e‐CFR− Accessible via ecfr.gov
• Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) webpage− Accessible via cfo.gov
• Office of Management and Budget – Policy statements− Accessible via whitehouse.gov
• This includes text comparisons for cost principles and audit requirements.
• Federal Compliance Supplement− Accessible via whitehouse.gov
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Additional Resources
• Send text questions using the “Chat” function at the left side of your screen.
• Type message in box and click “Enter” to send.
Time for Questions
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UNIFORM GRANT GUIDANCE
Webcast Recording Order Form The US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued comprehensive grant reform rules titled,
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into a single new document. This consolidation resulted in various areas of change to the previous
requirements. These new rules are being commonly called the Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG). The
objective of this webcast is to assist participants with preparing for implementation of the
requirements of the UGG.
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