{"id":1464,"date":"2019-09-24T19:33:39","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T19:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/research\/?p=1464"},"modified":"2019-09-24T19:33:39","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T19:33:39","slug":"weekly-grants-news-update-from-thompson-grants-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/research\/2019\/09\/24\/weekly-grants-news-update-from-thompson-grants-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Grants News Update from Thompson Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The following post is from\u00a0Thompson Grants<\/strong>\u00a0weekly delivery of grant- and audit-related news and analysis from their editors, conveniently organized in pre-award, post-award and audit categories. It also provides readers with the latest Grants Intelligence articles from experts in the grants community, responses to subscriber questions, links to their most recent newsletter issues and e-learning offerings, and upcoming webinars.<\/p>\n

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Grants Development News<\/p>\n

HRSA Seeks Applications for AIDS Assistance Funds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has made $65 million in federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 grant funding available under the Ryan White HIV\/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Emergency Relief Funds (ERF) (CFDA No. 93.917) for eligible states and territories that can demonstrate methods to reduce the waiting list for AIDS patients to obtain medications and services.<\/p>\n

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NIH: Update on Unfunded Applications Will Now Be Emailed<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Institutions that submit applications for funding to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), but that will not be receiving support, now will receive an automated email notification to that effect under a newly instituted administrative burden reduction effort. NIH recently published NOT-OD-19-133, which announced that a consolidated email\u00a0listing the applications that NIH does not intend to fund will be sent about 14 months after the application\u2019s council (review) date.<\/p>\n

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Grants Management News<\/p>\n

DOS To Review Factors Delaying Foreign Aid Report<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) plans to assess whether new budget allocation systems can assist in enabling it to submit to Congress the annual section 653(a) report \u2014 which addresses the allocation of foreign assistance funds \u2014 in a timely manner, in response to a recent recommendation by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). If not, the agency may propose a legislative amendment to extend the report submission deadline.<\/p>\n

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Single Audit News<\/p>\n

FTA To Develop Integrity Plan Review Procedures<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) plans to implement procedures by August 2020 to consistently review and approve integrity monitoring plans developed by recipients of Hurricane Sandy recovery grants, in response to a recent audit by the DOT Office of Inspector General (OIG).<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Along with grant-related forums hosted by\u00a0Thompson Grants<\/a>, the following is a list of meetings and conferences that are noteworthy for subscribers. Some are directly related to single audits, while others deal with subjects of more general interest to those involved with governmental accounting, auditing or program management. To submit an entry for the calendar, please send an email to\u00a0sass@thompson.com<\/em>, including the name of the conference, dates, location, sponsor and contact information.<\/p>\n

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Grants Intelligence – September 2019<\/p>\n

Universities Should Act Now to Prepare for PMA Program Goals<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the key cross-agency priority goals (CAP) under the President\u2019s Management Agenda (PMA) is to require results-oriented accountability for grants, known as CAP Goal 8. This accountability will prompt the research community to focus on comprehensive research performance. During the May 2019 meeting of the Federal Demonstration Partnership, Rhea Hubbard of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) stressed that a goal of the PMA is to \u201cmaximize the value of grant funding by applying a risk-based, data driven framework that balances compliance requirements with demonstrating successful results for the American taxpayer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Auditing in the Era of Grant Reform<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For many years, the federal government has been exploring ways to modify the grants process to achieve greater efficiency while reducing burden. These efforts began many years ago with the Electronic Grants Committee and continued through mandated efforts such as the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) (Pub. L. 109-282) and the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) (Pub. L. 113-101). The Trump Administration continues to build on these statutes and the Office of Management and Budget\u2019s (OMB) uniform guidance by setting forth continued goals for increasing efficiency and reducing burden under the President\u2019s Management Agenda (PMA).<\/p>\n

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Ask the Expert<\/p>\n

What Limitations Exist on Board Expenses?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Q: I am preparing an ICRP. The sample created by the Department of Labor includes limitations on the Board Expenses that are allowed (travel and annual fee only). I cannot find reference to these limitations in the uniform guidance, but I probably am just not looking in the right place. Can you please direct me? Regards, Molly from Takoma, Wash.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Monthly Newsletters<\/p>\n

We take all the news each month and compile into a monthly newsletter for your files.<\/em><\/p>\n

Federal Grants Development Handbook Newsletter, September 2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal Grants Management Handbook Newsletter, September 2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Single Audit Information Service Newsletter, September 2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal Grants News Newsletter, September 2019<\/a><\/p>\n

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WEBINARS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS<\/p>\n

Indirect Costs and Cost Allocation Plans – An eLearning Course<\/p>\n

Karen Norris | Self-guided course<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this eLearning course, Karen Norris, a national consultant and subject matter expert for k4rnoco, a K4ren Norris Company, and formerly with Thompson Information Services, will discuss the changes in the new uniform grant reform guidance related to calculating and charging indirect costs to federal grants. The presentations will include: an overview on indirect cost rates, including developing and submitting indirect cost rate proposals; how the rules governing indirect costs have changed; and provide practical examples how agencies can prepare for these changes.<\/p>\n

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Grants Knowledge Internal Audit \u2014 Critical for Compliance!<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Gombash | Thursday, October 3, 2019\u00a0|\u00a01:00 – 2:30 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n

The uniform grant guidance requires non-federal entities (NFEs) to have strong internal controls. But even the best-designed\u2014and tested\u2014controls won\u2019t ensure compliance. That\u2019s because too many NFEs assume their people have the grants knowledge to apply those controls effectively. Audits, however, often reveal that employees don\u2019t have that know-how. Why risk such costly assumptions? An internal \u201cknowledge audit\u201d can help make sure employees play their critical role in keeping internal controls strong and effective. Here\u2019s how to use this critical assessment to keep your own organization audit-ready.<\/p>\n

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Expectations for Substantial Progress: Why \u201cBait & Switch\u201d Doesn\u2019t Work With Federal Grants.<\/p>\n

Toni Demaglio | Thursday, October 10, 2019\u00a0|\u00a01:00 – 2:30 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Uniform Grant Guidance has amplified the importance of making substantial progress toward attaining the goals you stated in your proposal. A \u201cbait and switch\u201d approach puts federal contractors at serious risk of noncompliance. That\u2019s why you can\u2019t overpromise \u2026 or underperform. It\u2019s critical to know how agencies are holding grantees accountable for meeting their state goals. Protecting your grant also means knowing how to use tools like risk assessments, milestones and drawdowns to gauge \u2014 and report\u2014project progress. In this new webinar, you\u2019ll learn how from an expert at keeping grants compliant and audit-ready.<\/p>\n

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Turn Your Board into a Top Support Team for Your Grants Process.<\/p>\n

Scot Scala, GPC, M.Ed., and GPA Approved Trainer | Wednesday, October 23, 2019\u00a0|\u00a01:00 – 2:30 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n

What if your grants team could present the funding case directly to the leadership of charitable foundations and other funding organizations? An active Board of Directors can help you use this powerful peer-to-peer strategy to increase your access to vital funding. This new webinar shows you how to use your board to create a culture of philanthropy\u2014and all-new success for your grants process.<\/p>\n

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Using Arguments to Write More Compelling Grant Applications<\/p>\n

M. Linda Wastyn, Ph.D. |Tuesday, October 29, 2019\u00a0|\u00a01:00 – 2:30 PM ET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Intense competition for funding means your grant application must be utterly irresistible. That\u2019s why grant consultant Linda Wastyn advises you to argue. Compared to traditional grants applications, an \u201cargument format\u201d immediately sets your proposal apart. A well-developed argument for funding wins reviewers\u2019 attention. Strong supporting data wins their respect. And you\u2019re likelier to win the award for your program. How do you construct such an irresistible grant application? Wastyn explains all you need to know in this upcoming webinar!<\/p>\n

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