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Allowability and Grants Management Test When Working With NonTraditional Providers
Tiffany R. Winters, Esq.Erin Auerbach, Esq.twinters@bruman.comeauerbach@bruman.com
Spring Forum 2011
Grants Management Test for NonTraditional Providers
Welcome Class!
Please put all your books away
You have 10 minutes to complete your 30 question pop quiz!
Question 1:
A contractor and a subgrantee have the same legal responsibly when working on federal programs.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-133 § __.210, page 358
Question 2:
A subgrant:A.Is not subject to compliance requirements of the Federal program.B.Is very similar to a contract.C.Provides goods or services that are ancillary to the operation of the Federal program.D.Uses the Federal funds to carry out a program as compared to providing goods or services for a program.
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-133 § __.210(b)(5), page 358
Question 3:
In order to receive Federal funds, grantees and subgrantees must implement financial management systems that:
A. Include budget controls, such as routinely reconciling actual expenditures to budgeted amounts.
B. Are capable of producing accurate, current and reliable financial reports.
C. Include detailed accounting records that show the source and application of Federal funds.
D. All of the above.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.21 page 9
Question 4:
The same rules apply whether the grant is awarded directly from the US Department of Education or through the State education agency.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book Table of Contents page iii34 C.F.R. Part 75, page 3134 C.F.R. Part 76, page 63
Question 5:
Data driven decision making is an important aspect of determining if costs are necessary.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-21 Appendix C(2), page 238OMB Circular A-122 Appendix A(2), page 322
Question 6:
The goal of an internal control is to ensure:A. Effectiveness and efficiency of operations.B. Reliability of financial reporting.C. Compliance with applicable laws and
regulationsD. All of the above.
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-133, § __.105, page 355
Question 7:
Grantees and subgrantees must maintain detailed property records for all equipment purchased with Federal funds.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.34 (f), page 17
Question 8:
Contracts supported with Federal funds must be in writing.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-87, Part B(8), page 290
Question 9:
Grantees and subgrantees should retain their records for: A.1 year from the date of obligation.B.3 years from the date of obligation.C.5 years from the date of obligation.D.10 years from the date of obligation.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 81.31(c), page 134
Question 10:
A grantee /subgrantee must obligate all Federal funds:A.By the end of the Tydings period.B.By the end of the period of availability.C.Within the statute of limitations. D.None of the above.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.28, page 15
Question 11:
Expenditures on services performed by an employee of a grantee/ subgrantee are obligated to the Federal award:
A. On the date when the subgrantee signs the contract to obtain the services.
B. On the date that the services are performed.C. On the date the employee signs the time and
effort certification. D. On the date the employee is paid for the
services.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 76.707, page 87
Question 12:
Grantees and subgrantees don’t have to reconcile actual expenditures to budgeted amounts, since the budgeted amounts are not based on the actual expenditures and are only estimates.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.25, page 13
Question 13:
For a cost to be allowable to a Federal grant award, it must meet the following criteria:
A. Necessary and reasonable.B. Allocable to the Federal grant award.C. Subtract Applicable Credits.D. All of the above.
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-21 Appendix C(1-2, 5), pages 238-239OMB Circular A-122 Appendix A(2,5), pages 322-323
Question 14:
A cost is reasonable if:A.It supports the grant objectives, but costs more than the fair market value for the item being purchased.
B.The cost does not cause the grantee or subgrantee to exceed its total Federal allocation.
C.It does not exceed the cost that would be incurred by a prudent person under similar circumstances.
D.None of the above.
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-21 Appendix C(3), page 238OMB Circular A-122 Appendix A(3), page 323
Question 15:
Costs are allocable to the grant if:A. The cost of the goods or services is proportionate to
the benefits received by the grant.
B. At least 50% of the goods or services will directly benefit the grant.
C. The goods or services, in any way, benefit the grant objectives.
D. The cost of the goods or services was included in the budget proposal.
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-21 Appendix C(4), page 238OMB Circular A-122 Appendix A(4), page 323
Question 16:
All employees of nonprofit organizations paid in whole or in part with federal funds must fill out a time and effort documentation at least:A.WeeklyB.MonthlyC.Semi-annuallyD.None of the above
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-122, Appendix B(8)(m)(2)(d),page 334
Question 17:
Postsecondary institutions are subject to:
A. OMB Circular A-21B. OMB Circular A-87C. OMB Circular A-122D. All of the above
EDGAR Plus Book Table of Contents page iiiOMB Circular A-21, page 233
Question 18:
An airplane ticket for a business conference obligates to the Federal grant award:
A.On the date the subgrantee decides to make travel arrangements.
B.On the date the travel arrangements are booked and seat assignments are confirmed.
C.On the date the travel arrangements are paid in full.
D.On the date the traveler takes the flight to their destination.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 76.707, page 87
Question 19:
Professional employees of postsecondary institutions paid in whole or in part with federal funds, regardless of cost objectives, must fill out a time and effort certification at least:
A. MonthlyB. DailyC. Every six monthsD. Weekly
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-21,Part J(10)(c)(2)(e), page 257
Question 20:
Assuming all costs are reasonable, which of the following cost incurred during an overnight business trip is not allowable:A.Dinner (without any alcoholic beverages)B.Hotel roomC.Mileage costsD.A ticket to a movie
EDGAR Plus Book “Entertainment Costs”OMB Circular A-21, page 264OMB Circular A-122, page 337
Question 21:
A grantee /subgrantee can sole source a contract as long as the vendor does a good job.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.43, page 20
Question 22:
Expenditures for services performed by a contractor are obligated to the Federal grant award:
A. On the date that the services are performed. B. On the date that the grantee/subgrantee
receives the invoice. C. On the date that the grantee /subgrantee
signs the contract for services.D. At any point during the period of availability.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 76.707, page 87
Question 23:
The major “systems” in grants management are:A. Procurement, Data Reporting, and
Contracting.B. Inventory Management, Procurement, and
Financial Management.C. Data Reporting, Financial Management, and
Inventory Management.D. Inventory Management,
Assessment/Evaluation, and Financial Management.
EDGAR Plus Book Part 74 Table of Contents, page 3
Question 24:
If there are funds remaining at the end of the project period, they may be used to purchase goods or services to be used in the future.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book AllocabilityOMB Circular A-21 Appendix C(4), page 238OMB Circular A-122 Appendix A(4), page 323
Question 25:
The cost of housing and personal living expenses for a nonprofit organization’s officers is an allowable direct cost if necessary for the performance of the grant and if grantor approval is received.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book OMB Circular A-122,Appendix B(20), page 339
Question 26:
A program that is partially funded with Federal funds that charges tuition for students to participate in the program may put all the tuition earned into its general funds account.
A. TrueB. False
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.24, page 12
Question 27:
When postsecondary institutions or non-profits generate program income in a federal education program, they can use the program income as follows:
A. Add the program income to the program budget that earned the income.
B. Use the program income to finance the non-Federal share of the program.
C. Deduct the program income, after costs, from the program award.
D. All of the above.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.24, page 12
Question 28:
A physical inventory of all equipment must be taken:
A. YearlyB. Once every two yearsC. Once every six monthsD. Whenever you feel like it
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.34(f)(3), page 17
Question 29:
If equipment is missing upon inventory review, the grantee or subgrantee must:
A. Simply remove it off the inventory list.
B. Buy a new piece of equipment quickly.
C. Interview every staff member until one confesses to the theft.
D. Investigate.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.34(f)(3), page 17
Question 30:
A conflict of interest in procurement arises when the following persons have a financial or other interest in a firm that is selected for an award:
A. An employee, officer, or agent of the grantee or subgrantee.
B. An employee, officer, or agent of the grantee or subgrantee and his/her immediate family members.
C. An employee, officer, or agent of the grantee or subgrantee and his/her partners.
D. All of the above.
EDGAR Plus Book 34 C.F.R. § 74.42, page 19
The End!What Grade Did You Get??
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