As a prime recipient, ensuring your subrecipients remain compliant is essential. Use this checklist to promote transparency and effectively oversee their performance.
You already know that the consequences of noncompliance in federal grant management can be severe. Although the Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) issued by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlines requirements for handling federal funds, staying on top of compliance—for both your organization and your subrecipients—can be difficult. Carefully monitoring subrecipient activities is crucial for the success of their projects and for protecting your own organization.
To help you with this responsibility, we’ve assembled a checklist highlighting key areas to watch when overseeing subrecipients. Inside, you’ll find guidance on:
Conducting pre-award risk assessments
Establishing subrecipient agreements
Ongoing monitoring activities
Reporting expectations
Closeout requirements