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R-05-11-22-9G2 - 11/22/2005RESOLUTION NO. R -05-11-22-9G2 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has applied for and received funds from the United States Government under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, and WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock wishes to engage Easter Seals - Central Texas to assist the City in utilizing said funds, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into a Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Easter Seals - Central Texas for the Medical Rehabilitation Program for children with disabilities, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City, a Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Easter Seals - Central Texas for the Medical Rehabilitation Program for children with disabilities, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open.to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. RESOLVED this 22nd day of November, 2005. PLO Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secr @PFDesktop\::ODMA/WORLDOX/O:/wdox/RESOLUTI/R51122G2.WPD/sc =ary THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT (B -05 -MC -48-0514) THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this _ day of , 2005 by and between the City of Round Rock, a Texas home -rule municipality (herein called the "CITY") and Easter Seals -Central Texas (herein called "EASTER SEALS"). WHEREAS, the CITY has applied for and received funds from the United States Government under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383; and WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to engage EASTER SEALS to assist the CITY in utilizing such funds; NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein the parties agree as follows: SECTION I: SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.1. Activities EASTER SEALS will be responsible for administering a Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Year 2005 program known as the Central Texas Medical Rehab Project program in a manner satisfactory to the CITY and consistent with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will include the following activities eligible under the CDBG Program: Program Delivery Activity: To Provide Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, and/or Audiology services to 8 additional children ages 3 to 18 on the Sliding Fee Scale Program. They are low income (200% or below the federal poverty guidelines). They are uninsured or underinsured and have a disability or developmental delay. Children served will attain 80 percent of the goals set in their plans of care. 2005-06 CDBG Agreement Easter Seals (00092905).DOC b 2 EXHIBIT General Administration The Vice President of Rehab and Outpatient Services will provide administrative oversight for the program. 1.2 National Objectives EASTER SEALS certifies that the activity carried out under this Agreement shall meet the national objective to benefit low and moderate income persons. 1.3. Levels of Accomplishment — Goals and Performance Measures In addition to normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, EASTER SEALS agrees to provide the following program services: Activity Units of Service Per Month Total Units per Year Occupational, Physical Speech Therapist, and/Audiologist 160 (1920/12) 1920 (av of 4 units per week x 52 weeks per year) Units of Service shall be defined as a fifteen (15) minute increment of time. 1.4. Staffing To undertake the activity described above and accomplish the levels of service described above, EASTER SEALS will allocate staff time in support of the program funded under this Agreement as follows: Title Hrs. per Week # of Weeks = Estimated Hours Occupational, Physical Speech Therapist, and/Audiologist 1 52 = 52 Timeframe: October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 Title Hrs. per Week # of Weeks = Estimated Hours Vice President Rehab Services (in Kind) .5 52 = 26 Timeframe: October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 Any changes in the key personnel assigned or their general responsibilities under this program are subject to the prior approval of the CITY. 2 1.5. Performance Monitoring The CITY will monitor the performance of EASTER SEALS against the goals and performance standards required herein. Substandard performance as determined by the CITY will constitute noncompliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by EASTER SEALS within thirty (30) days after being notified by the CITY, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated in accordance with Section V II of this Agreement. SECTION II: TIME OF PERFORMANCE Services of EASTER SEALS shall start on the 1st day of October, 2005 and end on the 30th day of September, 2006. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein shall be extended to cover any additional time period during which EASTER SEALS remains in control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income. SECTION III: BUDGET Line Item Amount 15% of Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapist, and or Audiologist's salary w/fringe $10,000.00 1.5% of Vice President of Rehab Services salary with fringe benefits( in kind) 4,864.00 Total Project Cost 14,864.00 Any indirect costs charged must be consistent with the conditions of Paragraph 8.2 (C) of this Agreement. In addition, CITY may require a more detailed budget breakdown than the one contained herein, and EASTER SEALS shall provide such supplementary budget information in a timely fashion in the form and content prescribed by CITY. SECTION IV: PAYMENT It is expressly agreed the total amount to be paid by the CITY under this Agreement shall not exceed $10,000.00. Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses shall be made against the line item budgets provided above and incorporated herein and in accordance with performance. Expenses for general administration shall also be paid against the line item budgets provided above and in accordance with performance. 3 Payments will be contingent upon certification of EASTER SEALS's financial management system in accordance with the standards specified in Appendix A to this Agreement. SECTION V: NOTICES Notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered via mail (postage prepaid), commercial courier, or personal delivery or sent by facsimile or other electronic means. Any notice delivered or sent as aforesaid shall be effective on the date of delivery or sending. All notices and other written communications under this Agreement shall be addressed to the individuals in the capacities indicated below, unless otherwise modified by subsequent written notice. Notices made pursuant to this Agreement shall be directed to the following representatives: CITY: EASTER SEALS: Mona Ryan, Community Development Coordinator Easter Seals -Central Texas Miriam Nisenbaum, ACSW, LMSW City of Round Rock VP Rehab and OP Services 301 West Bagdad, Suite 140 919 West 28th -1/2 St. Round Rock, Texas 78664 Austin TX 78705 Telephone: 512-218-5416 Telephone: 478-2581 x108 Fax: 512-341-3152 Fax: 476-1638 e-mail: mona@round-rock.tx.us e-mail: SECTION VI: SPECIAL CONDITIONS EASTER SEALS shall agree to comply with the requirements of Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 570 of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations concerning Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and all federal regulations and policies issued pursuant to these regulations. EASTER SEALS further agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available. 4 SECTION VII: GENERAL CONDITIONS 7.1. General Compliance EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies governing the funds provided under this Agreement. 7.2. Independent Contractor It is understood and agreed that EASTER SEALS is an independent contractor and shall not be considered an employee of the CITY. EASTER SEALS shall at all times remain an independent contractor with respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement. The CITY shall be exempt from payment of all unemployment compensation, FICA and retirement benefits, as EASTER SEALS is an independent contractor. EASTER SEALS shall not be within protection or coverage of the CITY'S Workers' Compensation insurance, Health Insurance, Liability Insurance or any other Insurance that the CITY from time to time may have in force and effect. 7.3. Hold Harmless EASTER SEALS shall indemnify, save harmless and exempt the CITY, its officers, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses , attorney fees and any and all other costs or fees incident to any work done as result of this Agreement and arising out of a willful or negligent act or omission of EASTER SEALS, its officers, agents, servants, and employees; provided, however, that EASTER SEALS shall not be liable for any suits, actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of a willful or negligent act or omission of the CITY, its officers, agents, servants and employees, or third parties. 7.4. Worker's Compensation EASTER SEALS shall provide Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage for all of its employees involved in the performance of this Agreement. 7.5. Insurance and Bonding EASTER SEALS shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect contract assets from loss due to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum shall purchase a blanket fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from the CITY. 7.6. Amendments The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the attachments listed below, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof. 5 No modification or amendment to this Agreement will be binding on either party unless acknowledged in writing by their duly authorized representatives. Attachments: a. Exhibit A — Self Certification Form b. Exhibit B — Client Data / Beneficiary Report Form c. Appendix A — OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations d. Appendix B — OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations e. Appendix C — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart C, Eligible Activities f. Appendix D — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart J, Grant Administration g. Appendix E — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart K, Other Requirements 7.7. Suspension or Termination Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of such termination. Partial terminations of the Scope of Service in Paragraph 1.1. above may only be undertaken with the prior approval of the CITY. In the event of any termination for convenience, all finished or unfinished documents, data, reports or other materials prepared by EASTER SEALS under this Agreement shall, at the option of the CITY, become property of the CITY. The CITY may also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if EASTER SEALS materially fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, which include, but are not limited to the following: A. Failure to comply with any of the rules, regulations or provisions referred to herein, or such statutes, regulations, executive orders, and HUD guidelines, policies or directives as may become applicable at any time; B. Failure, for any reason, of EASTER SEALS to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement; C. Ineffective or improper use of funds provided under this Agreement; or D. Submission by EASTER SEALS to the CITY reports that are incorrect or incomplete in any material respect. The CITY may declare EASTER SEALS ineligible for any further participation in CITY contracts, in addition to other remedies as provided by law. Should EASTER SEALS fail to cure or correct such defects or failures identified by the CITY within the fifteen (15) days after notification of deficiencies, and such breach of contract relate to a violation of federal law or regulations which results in a demand for reimbursement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or its successor, the CITY may seek reimbursement of all funds from the CITY to EASTER SEALS under this Agreement. 6 EASTER SEALS shall not be relieved of the liability to the CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by EASTER SEALS and the CITY may withhold any payments to EASTER SEALS for the purpose as set out and until such time as the exact amount of damages due the CITY from the EASTER SEALS is determined. Should the CITY become aware of any activity by EASTER SEALS which would jeopardize the CITY's position with HUD which would cause a payback of CDBG funds or other CITY federal funds then the CITY may take appropriate action including injunctive relief against EASTER SEALS to prevent the transaction as aforesaid. The failure of the CITY to exercise this right shall in no way constitute a waiver by the CITY to demand payment or seek any other relief in law or in equity to which it may be justly entitled. 7.8. Pending Litigation EASTER SEALS agrees to inform CITY about any litigation EASTER SEALS is or becomes in involved in. 7.9. Background Checks EASTER SEALS agrees to conduct a criminal background check on all employees working directly with youth. SECTION VIII: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 8.1. Financial Management A. Accounting Standards EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with 24 CFR 84.21-28 and agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. B. Cost Principles EASTER SEALS shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circulars A- 122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations," or A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions," as applicable. These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis. 7 8.2. Documentation and Record Keeping A. Record Keeping EASTER SEALS shall maintain all records required by the federal regulations specified in 24 CFR Part 570.506 and that are pertinent to the activities to be funded under this Agreement. Such records shall include, but are not be limited to: 1. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken; 2. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the National Objectives of the CDBG program under 24 CFR Part 570.208; 3. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities under 24 CFR Part 570.201 - 570.206; 4. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and OMB Circular A-110; and 5. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24 CFR 570. B. Retention EASTER SEALS shall retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records and all other records pertinent to this Agreement for a period of four (4) years after the termination of all activities funded under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, if there is litigation, claims, audits, negotiations or other actions that involve any of the records cited and that have started before the expiration of the four-year period, then such records must be retained until completion of the actions and resolution of all issues, or the expiration of the four-year period, which ever occurs later. C. Client Data EASTER SEALS shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address and annual household income level as shown in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein. Any other basis for determining eligibility must be approved by the CITY in advance in writing, and description of services provided. Such information shall be made available to CITY monitors or their designees upon request. D. Disclosure EASTER SEALS understands that client information collected under this contract is private and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly connected with the administration of the CITY's or EASTER SEALS 's responsibilities with respect to services provided under this contract is prohibited by the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving service and, in the case of a minor, that of a responsible parent/guardian. 8 E. Close -Outs EASTER SEALS's obligation to the CITY shall not end until all closeout requirements are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and receivable accounts to the CITY), and determining custodianship of records. Not withstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement shall remain in effect during any period that EASTER SEALS has control over CDBG funds, including program income. F. Audits & Inspections All EASTER SEALS's records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made available to the CITY, grantor agency, their designees or the Federal Government, at any time during normal business hours, as often as the CITY or grantor agency deems necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully cleared by EASTER SEALS within thirty (30) days after receipt by EASTER SEALS. Failure of EASTER SEALS to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this contract and may result in the withholding of future payments. EASTER SEALS hereby agrees to have an annual agency audit conducted in accordance with current CITY policy concerning EASTER SEALS's audits and OMB Circular A-133, attached hereto as Appendix B. 8.3. Reporting and Payment Procedures A. Program Income EASTER SEALS shall report quarterly all program income, as defined at 24 CFR 570.504, generated by activities carried out with CDBG funds made available under this contract. The use of program income by EASTER SEALS shall comply with requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.504. By way of further limitations, EASTER SEALS may use such income during the contract period for activities permitted under this contract and shall reduce requests for additional funds by the amount of any such program income balances on hand. All unused program income shall be returned to the CITY at the end of the contract period. Any interest earned on cash advances from the U.S. Treasury is not program income and shall be remitted promptly to the CITY. Reporting of any such program income shall, at minimum, be included in quarterly reports under Section VIII of this Agreement. Information on program income provided in these reports will include, but not be limited to, summaries of program income generated; a summary of expenditures of these funds; and a description of the use of program income sufficient for determining eligibility of these expenses under CDBG guidelines. B. Indirect Costs If indirect costs are charged, EASTER SEALS will develop an indirect cost allocation plan for determining the appropriate EASTER SEALS's share of administrative costs and shall submit such plan to the CITY for approval. 9 C. Payment Procedures The CITY will pay to EASTER SEALS funds available under this Agreement based on information submitted by EASTER SEALS and consistent with an approved budget and CITY policies concerning payments. With the exception of certain advances, payments will be made for eligible expenses actually incurred by EASTER SEALS, and not to exceed actual cash requirements. Payments will be adjusted by the CITY in accordance with advance fund and program income balances available under this contract for costs incurred by the CITY on the behalf of EASTER SEALS. D. Progress Reports EASTER SEALS shall submit regular Quarterly Progress Reports to the CITY in the form, content, and frequency as required by the CITY. These shall include but not be limited to summary of expenditures, list of beneficiaries and a brief narrative of accomplishments. Beneficiary reports should be submitted on Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein unless an alternative report is approved by CITY in advance and in writing. E. Budgets The CITY and the EASTER SEALS may agree to revise the budget, provided in Section III above, from time to time in accordance with existing CITY policies. Any amendments to the budget must be approved in writing by both the CITY and EASTER SEALS. 8.4. Procurement A. Compliance EASTER SEALS shall maintain real property inventory records, which clearly identifies any properties purchased, improved or sold using funds provided under this Agreement. Property retained shall continue to meet eligibility criteria and shall conform to the "changes in use" restrictions specified in 24 CFR Parts 570.503(b)(8). All program assets (unexpended advanced funds) shall revert to the CITY upon termination of this Agreement. The only authorized expenditures of funds shall be salary with fringe benefits as described herein. B. OMB Standards EASTER SEALS shall procure materials in accordance with the requirements of Attachment 0 of OMB Circular A-110, Procurement Standards, and shall subsequently follow Attachment N, Property Management Standards, covering utilization and disposal of property. These requirements are referenced in 24 CFR Part 84, titled "Common Rule". 10 C. Travel EASTER SEALS shall obtain written approval from the CITY for any travel outside the metropolitan area with funds provided under this Agreement. The CITY shall determine that such travel is necessary and reasonable according to applicable standards outlined in OMB Circular A87. 8.5. Use and Reversion of Assets The use and disposition of real property and equipment under this Agreement shall be in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 and 24 CFR 570.502, 570.503 and 570.504, as applicable, which include but are not limited to the following: A. EASTER SEALS agrees that should it discontinue the services as provided for herein, then EASTER SEALS shall transfer to the CITY all unexpended CDBG funds on hand and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds under this Agreement within ten (10) days from the time of expiration, cancellation, or termination of services. The funds remaining will be appropriated to eligible CDBG activities in keeping with the CITY's budgetary process. B. Real property under EASTER SEALS's control that was acquired or improved, in whole or in part, with funds under this Agreement in excess of $25,000 shall be used to meet one of the CDBG National Objectives pursuant to 24 CFR 570.208 until five (5) years after expiration of this Agreement. If EASTER SEALS fails to use CDBG-assisted real property in a manner that meets a CDBG National Objective for the prescribed period of time, EASTER SEALS shall pay the CITY an amount equal to the current fair market value of the property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. Such payment shall constitute program income to the CITY. EASTER SEALS may retain real property acquired or improved under this Agreement after the expiration of the five-year period. C. In all cases in which equipment acquired, in whole or in part, with funds under this Agreement is sold, the proceeds shall be program income (prorated to reflect the extent to that funds received under this Agreement were used to acquire the equipment). Equipment not needed by EASTER SEALS for activities under this Agreement shall be (a) transferred to the CITY for the CDBG program or (b) retained after compensating the CITY an amount equal to the current fair market value of the equipment less the percentage of non-CDBG funds used to acquire the equipment. SECTION IX: RELOCATION, REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ONE-FOR-ONE HOUSING REPLACEMENT 9.1. EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with (a) the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 and 24 CFR 570.606(b): (b) the requirements of 24 CFR 570.606(c) governing 11 the Residential Anti -displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under section 104(d) of the HCD Act; and 9c) the requirements in 24 CFR 570.606(d) governing optional relocation policies. EASTER SEALS shall provide relocation assistance to displaced persons as defined by 24 CFR 570.606(b)(2) that are displaced as a direct result of acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition or conversion for a CDBG-assisted project. EASTER SEALS also agrees to comply with applicable CITY ordinances, resolutions and policies concerning the displacement of persons from their residences. SECTION X: PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS 10.1. Civil Rights A. Compliance EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with city and state civil rights acts and ordinances, and with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, and with Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Orders 11375, 11478, 12107 and 12086. B. Nondiscrimination EASTER SEALS will not cause any person to be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any of the program's activities receiving assistance under this Agreement based on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin or handicap. In order to allow the CITY to monitor non-discrimination, EASTER SEALS will at minimum maintain records regarding the race of persons or households assisted under this contract and whether households assisted have a female head of household. EASTER SEALS will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or other handicap, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. EASTER SEALS will take affirmative action to insure all employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such employment practices include but are not limited to the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. EASTER SEALS agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting agency setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. C. Land Covenants This Agreement is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) and 24 CFR 570.601 and 570.602. In regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer of 12 land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance provided under this Agreement, EASTER SEALS shall cause or require a covenant running with the land to be inserted in the deed or lease for such transfer, prohibiting discrimination as herein defined, in the sale, lease or rental, or in the use or occupancy of such land, or in any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, providing that the CITY and the United States are beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenants. EASTER SEALS, in undertaking its obligation to carry out the program assisted hereunder, agrees to take such measures as are necessary to enforce such covenant, and will not itself so discriminate. D. Compliance with Section 504 EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with any federal regulations issued pursuant to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 706) or applicable updates which prohibits discrimination against the handicapped in any federally assisted program. The CITY shall provide EASTER SEALS with any guidelines necessary for compliance with that portion of the regulations in force during the term of this Agreement. 10.2. Affirmative Action A. Approved Plan EASTER SEALS agrees that it shall be committed to carry out pursuant to the CITY's specifications an Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as provided in Presidents Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1966. The CITY shall provide Affirmative Action guidelines to EASTER SEALS to assist in the formulation of such program. EASTER SEALS shall submit a plan for an Affirmative Action Program for approval prior to the award of funds. B. Women- and Minority -Owned Businesses (W/MBE) EASTER SEALS will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women's business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the terms "small business' means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and "minority and women's business enterprise" means a business at least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, "minority group members" are Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish -heritage Americans, Asian -Americans, and American Indians. EASTER SEALS may relay on written representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation. C. Access to Records EASTER SEALS shall furnish and cause each of its own subcontractors to furnish all information and reports required hereunder and will permit access to its books, records and 13 accounts by the CITY, HUD or its agent, or other authorized Federal officials for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions stated herein. D. Notifications EASTER SEALS will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker's representative of EASTER SEALS's commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. E. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Statement EASTER SEALS will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of EASTER SEALS, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action employer. F. Subcontract Provisions EASTER SEALS will include the provisions of Paragraphs X.A, Civil Rights, and B, Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by reference, so that such provisions will be binding upon each of its own subcontractors. 10.3. Employment Restrictions A. Prohibited Activity EASTER SEALS is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed in the administration of the program for: political activities; inherently religious activities; lobbying; political patronage; and nepotism activities. B. Labor Standards EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) and all other applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar as those acts apply to the performance of this Agreement. EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with the Copeland Anti -Kick Back Act (18 U.S.C. 874 et seq.) and its implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor at 29 CFR Part 5. EASTER SEALS shall maintain documentation that demonstrates compliance with hour and wage requirements of this part. Such documentation shall be made available to the CITY for review upon request. EASTER SEALS agrees that, except with respect to the rehabilitation or construction of residential property containing less than eight (8) units, all contractors engaged under contracts in excess of $2,000.00 for construction, renovation or repair work financed in whole or in part 14 with assistance provided under this Agreement, shall comply with Federal requirements adopted by the CITY pertaining to such contracts and with the applicable requirements of the regulations of the Department of Labor, under 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, 5 and 7 governing the payment of wages and ratio of apprentices and trainees to journey workers; provided that, if wage rates higher than those required under the regulations are imposed by state or local law, nothing hereunder is intended to relieve EASTER SEALS of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the higher wage. EASTER SEALS shall cause or require to be inserted in full, in all such contracts subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the requirement of this paragraph. C. "Section 3" Clause 1. Compliance Compliance with the provisions of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended, and as implemented by the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all applicable rules and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this Agreement, shall be a condition of the Federal financial assistance provided under this Agreement and binding upon the CITY, EASTER SEALS and any of EASTER SEALS's subcontractors. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject the CITY, EASTER SEALS and any of EASTER SEALS's subcontractors, their successors and assigns, to those sanctions specified by the Agreement through which Federal assistance is provided. EASTER SEALS certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists that would prevent compliance with these requirements. EASTER SEALS further agrees to comply with these "Section 3" requirements and to include the following language in all subcontracts executed under this Agreement: "The work to be performed under this Agreement is a project assisted under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from HUD and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701). Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given to low- and very low- income residents of the project area, and that contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons residing in the metropolitan area in which the project is located." EASTER SEALS further agrees to ensure that opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project are given to low- and very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to low -and very law -income persons within the service area of the project or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD programs; and award contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based pain hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project to business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low -and very 15 low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to business concerns that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD programs. EASTER SEALS certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal incapacity exists that would prevent compliance with these requirements. 2. Notifications EASTER SEALS agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, if any, a notice advising said labor organization or worker's representative of its commitments under this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places to employees and applicants for employment or training. 3. Subcontracts EASTER SEALS will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract and will take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the grantor agency. EASTER SEALS will not subcontract with any entity where it has notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of regulations under 24 CFR Part 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the entity has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the requirements of these regulations. 10.4. Conduct A. Assignability EASTER SEALS shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. B. Subcontracts 1. Approvals EASTER SEALS shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or individual in the performance of this contract without written consent of the CITY prior to the execution of such Agreement. 16 2. Monitoring of Subcontractors EASTER SEALS will monitor all subcontracted services on a regular basis to assure contract compliance. Results of monitoring efforts shall be summarized in written reports and supported with evidence of follow-up actions taken to correct areas of noncompliance. 3. Content EASTER SEALS shall cause all of the provisions of this contract in its entirety to be included in and made a part of any subcontract executed in the performance of this Agreement. 4. Selection Process EASTER SEALS shall undertake to insure that all subcontracts let in the performance of this agreement shall be awarded on a fair and open competition basis in accordance with applicable procurement requirements. Executed copies of all subcontracts shall be forwarded to the CITY along with documentation concerning the selection process. C. Hatch Act EASTER SEALS agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under this Agreement, shall be in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political activities in violation of Chapter 15 of Title V United States Code. D. Conflict of Interest EASTER SEALS understands and agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 84.42 and 570.611, which include, but are not limited to the following: 1. EASTER SEALS shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers, employees or agents engaged in the award and administration of contracts supported by Federal funds. 2. No employee, officer or agent of EASTER SEALS shall participate in the selection, or in the award, or administration of, a contract supported by Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. 3. No covered persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activities, or who are in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest in any contract, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to the CDBD-assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds from the CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period of one (1) year thereafter. 17 These conflict of interest provisions apply to "covered persons" which shall include any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official of the CITY, EASTER SEALS or any designated public agencies which are receiving funds under the CDBG Entitlement program. E. Lobbying EASTER SEALS hereby certifies that: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funs other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 4. of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly: 4. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of a fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S.C. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. F. Copyright If this Agreement results in any copyrightable material or inventions, the CITY and/or grantor agency reserves the right to royalty -free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use and to authorize others to use, the work or materials for governmental purposes. 18 G. Religious Organization EASTER SEALS agrees that funds provided under this Agreement will not be utilized for inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization; to promote religious interests; or for the benefit of a religious organization as specified in 24 CFR 570.200(j). SECTION XI: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 11.1. Air and Water EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with the following requirements insofar as they apply to the performance of this Agreement: A. Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401, et seq.; B. Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C., 1251, et seq., as amended, 1318 relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information, as well as other requirements specified in said Section 114 and Section 308, and all regulations and guidelines issued thereunder; and C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pursuant to 40 CFR Part 50, as amended. 11.2. Flood Disaster Protection In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4001), EASTER SEALS shall assure that for activities located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special flood hazards, flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program is obtained and maintained as a condition of financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes including rehabilitation. 11.3. Lead -Based Paint EASTER SEALS agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential structures with assistance provided under this Agreement shall be subject to HUD Lead -Based Paint Regulations at 24 CFR 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35, Subpart B. Such regulations pertain to all CDBG-assisted housing and require that all owners, prospective owners, and tenants of properties constructed prior to 1978 be properly notified that such properties may include lead- based paint. Such notification shall point out the hazards of lead-based paint and explain the symptoms, treatment and precautions that should be taken when dealing with lead-based paint poisoning and the advisability and availability of blood lead level screening for children under seven. The notice should also point out that if lead-based paint is found on the property, abatement measures may be undertaken. The regulations further require that, depending on the 19 amount of Federal funds applied to a property, paint testing, risk assessment, treatment and/or abatement may be conducted. 11.4. Historic Preservation EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with the Historic Preservation requirements set forth in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) and the procedures set forth in 36 CFR Part 800, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Procedures for Protection of Historic Properties, insofar as they apply to the performance of this agreement. In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty years old or older or that are included on a Federal, state, or local historic property list. SECTION XII: SEVARABILITY 12.1. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby and all other parts of this Agreement shall nevertheless be in full force and effect. SECTION XIII: SECTION HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS 13.1. The section headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement. SECTION XIV: WAIVER 14.1. The CITY's failure to act with respect to a breach by EASTER SEALS does not waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failure of the CITY to exercise or enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed as of the date first written above. Approved as to form: Stephan L. Sheets, City Attorney 20 CITY: EASTER SEALS: City of Round Rock Easter Seals -Central Texas NYLE MAXWELL, Mayor ATTEST: CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ City Secretary Name: Title: Note: To review the following attachments: a. Exhibit A — Self Certification Form b. Exhibit B — Client Data / Beneficiary Report Form c. Appendix A — OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations d. Appendix B — OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations e. Appendix C — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart C, Eligible Activities f. Appendix D — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations SubpartJ, Grant Administration g. Appendix E — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart K, Other Requirements Please refer to item 10.G.1. In an effort to save paper, we have eliminated the attachments for this document. DATE: November 17, 2005 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - November 22, 2005 ITEM: *9.G.2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Easter Seals -Central Texas for the Medical Rehabilitation Program for children with disabilities for $10,000.00. Department: Planning and Community Development Department Staff Person: Mona Ryan Justification: Funding will be used to provide Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, and/or Audiology services to 8 children ages 3-18 on the Sliding Fee Scale Program. These children are from low income families (200% or below the federal poverty guideli nes).They are uninsured or underinsured and have a disability or developmental delay. Children served will attain 80 percent of the goals set in their plans of care. Funding: Cost: $10,000 Source of funds: Community Development Block Grant Outside Resources: N/A Background Information: This activity was approved by Council in the 2005-2006 Second Program Year Action Plan, adopted by Resolution R05 -08-11-11B1 approved on August 11, 2005. Public Comment: All public notice and hearing requirements throughout the development of the action plan have been complied with by the City and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and are available for review. THE STATE OF TEXAS • COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT (B -05 -MC -48-0514) THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of NOV6 , . 2005 by and between the City of Round Rock, a Texas home -rule municipality (herein called the "CITY") and Easter Seals -Central Texas (herein called "EASTER SEALS"). WHEREAS, the CITY has applied for and received funds from the United States Government under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383; and WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to engage EASTER SEALS to assist the CITY in utilizing such funds; NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein the parties agree as follows: SECTION I: SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.1. Activities EASTER SEALS will be responsible for administering a Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Year 2005 program known as the Central Texas Medical Rehab Project program in a manner satisfactory to the CITY and consistent with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will include the following activities eligible under the CDBG Program: Program Delivery Activity: To Provide Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, and/or Audiology services to 8 additional children ages 3 to 18 on the Sliding Fee Scale Program. They are low income (200% or below the federal poverty guidelines). They are uninsured or underinsured and have a disability or developmental delay. Children served will attain 80 percent of the goals set in their plans of care. 2005-06 Easter Seals (00092905).DOC General Administration The Vice President of Rehab and Outpatient Services will provide administrative oversight for the program. 1.2 National Objectives EASTER SEALS certifies that the activity carried out under this Agreement shall meet the national objective to benefit low and moderate income persons. 1.3. Levels of Accomplishment — Goals and Performance Measures In addition to normal administrative services required as part of this Agreement, EASTER SEALS agrees to provide the following program services: Activity Units of Service Per Month Total Units per Year Occupational, Physical Speech Therapist, and/Audiologist 160 (1920/12) 1920 (av of 4 units per week x 52 weeks per year) Units of Service shall be defined as a fifteen (15) minute increment of time. 1.4. Staffing To undertake the activity described above and accomplish the levels of service described above, EASTER SEALS will allocate staff time in support of the program funded under this Agreement as follows: Title Hrs. per Week # of Weeks = Estimated Hours Occupational, Physical Speech Therapist, and/Audiologist 1 52 = 52 Timeframe: October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 Title Hrs. per Week # of Weeks = Estimated Hours Vice President Rehab Services (in Kind) .5 52 = 26 Timeframe: October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 Any changes in the key personnel assigned or their general responsibilities under this program are subject to the prior approval of the CITY. 2 1.5. Performance Monitoring The CITY will monitor the performance of EASTER SEALS against the goals and performance standards required herein. Substandard performance as determined by the CITY will constitute noncompliance with this Agreement. If action to correct such substandard performance is not taken by EASTER SEALS within thirty (30) days after being notified by the CITY, contract suspension or termination procedures will be initiated in accordance with Section V II of this Agreement. SECTION II: TIME OF PERFORMANCE Services of EASTER SEALS shall start on the 1st day of October, 2005 and end on the 30th day of September, 2006. The term of this Agreement and the provisions herein shall be extended to cover any additional time period during which EASTER SEALS remains in control of CDBG funds or other assets including program income. SECTION III: BUDGET Line Item Amount 15% of Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapist, and or Audiologist's salary w/fringe $10,000.00 1.5% of Vice President of Rehab Services salary with fringe benefits( in kind) 4,864.00 Total Project Cost 14,864.00 Any indirect costs charged must be consistent with the conditions of Paragraph 8.2 (C) of this Agreement. In addition, CITY may require a more detailed budget breakdown than the one contained herein, and EASTER SEALS shall provide such supplementary budget information in a timely fashion in the form and content prescribed by CITY. SECTION IV: PAYMENT It is expressly agreed the total amount to be paid by the CITY under this Agreement shall not exceed $10,000.00. Drawdowns for the payment of eligible expenses shall be made against the line item budgets provided above and incorporated herein and in accordance with performance. Expenses for general administration shall also be paid against the line item budgets provided above and in accordance with performance. Payments will be contingent upon certification of EASTER SEALS 's financial management system in accordance with the standards specified in Appendix A to this Agreement. SECTION V: NOTICES Notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered via mail (postage prepaid), commercial courier, or personal delivery or sent by facsimile or other electronic means. Any notice delivered or sent as aforesaid shall be effective on the date of delivery or sending. All notices and other written communications under this Agreement shall be addressed to the individuals in the capacities indicated below, unless otherwise modified by subsequent written notice. Notices made pursuant to this Agreement shall be directed to the following representatives: CITY: EASTER SEALS: Mona Ryan, Community Development Coordinator Easter Seals -Central Texas Miriam Nisenbaum, ACSW, LMSW City of Round Rock VP Rehab and OP Services 301 West Bagdad, Suite 140 919 West 28th -1/2 St. Round Rock, Texas 78664 Austin TX 78705 Telephone: 512-218-5416 Telephone: 478-2581 x108 Fax: 512-341-3152 Fax: 476-1638 e-mail: mona@round-rock.tx.us e-mail: SECTION VI: SPECIAL CONDITIONS EASTER SEALS shall agree to comply with the requirements of Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 570 of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations concerning Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and all federal regulations and policies issued pursuant to these regulations. EASTER SEALS further agrees to utilize funds available under this Agreement to supplement rather than supplant funds otherwise available. 4 SECTION VII: GENERAL CONDITIONS 7.1. General Compliance EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies governing the funds provided under this Agreement. 7.2. Independent Contractor It is understood and agreed that EASTER SEALS is an independent contractor and shall not be considered an employee of the CITY. EASTER SEALS shall at all times remain an independent contractor with respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement. The CITY shall be exempt from payment of all unemployment compensation, FICA and retirement benefits, as EASTER SEALS is an independent contractor. EASTER SEALS shall not be within protection or coverage of the CITY'S Workers' Compensation insurance, Health Insurance, Liability Insurance or any other Insurance that the CITY from time to time may have in force and effect. 7.3. Hold Harmless EASTER SEALS shall indemnify, save harmless and exempt the CITY, its officers, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses , attorney fees and any and all other costs or fees incident to any work done as result of this Agreement and arising out of a willful or negligent act or omission of EASTER SEALS, its officers, agents, servants, and employees; provided, however, that EASTER SEALS shall not be liable for any suits, actions, legal proceedings, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of a willful or negligent act or omission of the CITY, its officers, agents, servants and employees, or third parties. 7.4. Worker's Compensation EASTER SEALS shall provide Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage for all of its employees involved in the performance of this Agreement. 7.5. Insurance and Bonding EASTER SEALS shall carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect contract assets from loss due to theft, fraud and/or undue physical damage, and as a minimum shall purchase a blanket fidelity bond covering all employees in an amount equal to cash advances from the CITY. 7.6. Amendments The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the attachments listed below, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof. 5 No modification or amendment to this Agreement will be binding on either party unless acknowledged in writing by their duly authorized representatives. Attachments: a. Exhibit A — Self Certification Form b. Exhibit B — Client Data / Beneficiary Report Form c. Appendix A — OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations d. Appendix B — OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations e. Appendix C — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart C, Eligible Activities f. Appendix D — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart J, Grant Administration g. Appendix E — 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart K, Other Requirements 7.7. Suspension or Termination Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other party of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of such termination. Partial terminations of the Scope of Service in Paragraph 1.1. above may only be undertaken with the prior approval of the CITY. In the event of any termination for convenience, all finished or unfinished documents, data, reports or other materials prepared by EASTER SEALS under this Agreement shall, at the option of the CITY, become property of the CITY. The CITY may also suspend or terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if EASTER SEALS materially fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, which include, but are not limited to the following: A. Failure to comply with any of the rules, regulations or provisions referred to herein, or such statutes, regulations, executive orders, and HUD guidelines, policies or directives as may become applicable at any time; B. Failure, for any reason, of EASTER SEALS to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement; C. Ineffective or improper use of funds provided under this Agreement; or D. Submission by EASTER SEALS to the CITY reports that are incorrect or incomplete in any material respect. The CITY may declare EASTER SEALS ineligible for any further participation in CITY contracts, in addition to other remedies as provided by law. Should EASTER SEALS fail to cure or correct such defects or failures identified by the CITY within the fifteen (15) days after notification of deficiencies, and such breach of contract relate to a violation of federal law or regulations which results in a demand for reimbursement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or its successor, the CITY may seek reimbursement of all funds from the CITY to EASTER SEALS under this Agreement. 6 EASTER SEALS shall not be relieved of the liability to the CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by EASTER SEALS and the CITY may withhold any payments to EASTER SEALS for the purpose as set out and until such time as the exact amount of damages due the CITY from the EASTER SEALS is determined. Should the CITY become aware of any activity by EASTER SEALS which would jeopardize the CITY's position with HUD which would cause a payback of CDBG funds or other CITY federal funds then the CITY may take appropriate action including injunctive relief against EASTER SEALS to prevent the transaction as aforesaid. The failure of the CITY to exercise this right shall in no way constitute a waiver by the CITY to demand payment or seek any other relief in law or in equity to which it may be justly entitled. 7.8. Pending Litigation EASTER SEALS agrees to inform CITY about any litigation EASTER SEALS is or becomes in involved in. 7.9. Background Checks EASTER SEALS agrees to conduct a criminal background check on all employees working directly with youth. SECTION VIII: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 8.1. Financial Management A. Accounting Standards EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with 24 CFR 84.21-28 and agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. B. Cost Principles EASTER SEALS shall administer its program in conformance with OMB Circulars A- 122, "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations," or A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions," as applicable. These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred whether charged on a direct or indirect basis. 7 8.2. Documentation and Record Keeping A. Record Keeping EASTER SEALS shall maintain all records required by the federal regulations specified in 24 CFR Part 570.506 and that are pertinent to the activities to be funded under this Agreement. Such records shall include, but are not be limited to: 1. Records providing a full description of each activity undertaken; 2. Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the National Objectives of the CDBG program under 24 CFR Part 570.208; 3. Records required to determine the eligibility of activities under 24 CFR Part 570.201 - 570.206; 4. Financial records as required by 24 CFR Part 570.502, and OMB Circular A-110; and 5. Other records necessary to document compliance with Subpart K of 24 CFR 570. B. Retention EASTER SEALS shall retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records and all other records pertinent to this Agreement for a period of four (4) years after the termination of all activities funded under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, if there is litigation, claims, audits, negotiations or other actions that involve any of the records cited and that have started before the expiration of the four-year period, then such records must be retained until completion of the actions and resolution of all issues, or the expiration of the four-year period, which ever occurs later. C. Client Data EASTER SEALS shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address and annual household income level as shown in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein. Any other basis for determining eligibility must be approved by the CITY in advance in writing, and description of services provided. Such information shall be made available to CITY monitors or their designees upon request. D. Disclosure EASTER SEALS understands that client information collected under this contract is private and the use or disclosure of such information, when not directly connected with the administration of the CITY's or EASTER SEALS's responsibilities with respect to services provided under this contract is prohibited by the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 unless written consent is obtained from such person receiving service and, in the case of a minor, that of a responsible parent/guardian. 8 E. Close -Outs EASTER SEALS's obligation to the CITY shall not end until all closeout requirements are completed. Activities during this close-out period shall include, but are not limited to: making final payments, disposing of program assets (including the return of all unused materials, equipment, unspent cash advances, program income balances, and receivable accounts to the CITY), and determining custodianship of records. Not withstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement shall remain in effect during any period that EASTER SEALS has control over CDBG funds, including program income. F. Audits & Inspections All EASTER SEALS's records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement shall be made available to the CITY, grantor agency, their designees or the Federal Government, at any time during normal business hours, as often as the CITY or grantor agency deems necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully cleared by EASTER SEALS within thirty (30) days after receipt by EASTER SEALS. Failure of EASTER SEALS to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this contract and may result in the withholding of future payments. EASTER SEALS hereby agrees to have an annual agency audit conducted in accordance with current CITY policy concerning EASTER SEALS's audits and OMB Circular A-133, attached hereto as Appendix B. 8.3. Reportingand Payment Procedures A. Program Income EASTER SEALS shall report quarterly all program income, as defined at 24 CFR 570.504, generated by activities carried out with CDBG funds made available under this contract. The use of program income by EASTER SEALS shall comply with requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.504. By way of further limitations, EASTER SEALS may use such income during the contract period for activities permitted under this contract and shall reduce requests for additional funds by the amount of any such program income balances on hand. All unused program income shall be returned to the CITY at the end of the contract period. Any interest earned on cash advances from the U.S. Treasury is not program income and shall be remitted promptly to the CITY. Reporting of any such program income shall, at minimum, be included in quarterly reports under Section VIII of this Agreement. Information on program income provided in these reports will include, but not be limited to, summaries of program income generated; a summary of expenditures of these funds; and a description of the use of program income sufficient for determining eligibility of these expenses under CDBG guidelines. B. Indirect Costs If indirect costs are charged, EASTER SEALS will develop an indirect cost allocation plan for determining the appropriate EASTER SEALS's share of administrative costs and shall submit such plan to the CITY for approval. 9 C. Payment Procedures The CITY will pay to EASTER SEALS funds available under this Agreement based on information submitted by EASTER SEALS and consistent with an approved budget and CITY policies concerning payments. With the exception of certain advances, payments will be made for eligible expenses actually incurred by EASTER SEALS, and not to exceed actual cash requirements. Payments will be adjusted by the CITY in accordance with advance fund and program income balances available under this contract for costs incurred by the CITY on the behalf of EASTER SEALS. D. Progress Reports EASTER SEALS shall submit regular Quarterly Progress Reports to the CITY in the form, content, and frequency as required by the CITY. These shall include but not be limited to summary of expenditures, list of beneficiaries and a brief narrative of accomplishments. Beneficiary reports should be submitted on Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein unless an alternative report is approved by CITY in advance and in writing. E. Budgets The CITY and the EASTER SEALS may agree to revise the budget, provided in Section III above, from time to time in accordance with existing CITY policies. Any amendments to the budget must be approved in writing by both the CITY and EASTER SEALS. 8.4. Procurement A. Compliance EASTER SEALS shall maintain real property inventory records, which clearly identifies any properties purchased, improved or sold using funds provided under this Agreement. Property retained shall continue to meet eligibility criteria and shall conform to the "changes in use" restrictions specified in 24 CFR Parts 570.503(b)(8). All program assets (unexpended advanced funds) shall revert to the CITY upon termination of this Agreement. The only authorized expenditures of funds shall be salary with fringe benefits as described herein. B. OMB Standards EASTER SEALS shall procure materials in accordance with the requirements of Attachment 0 of OMB Circular A-110, Procurement Standards, and shall subsequently follow Attachment N, Property Management Standards, covering utilization and disposal of property. These requirements are referenced in 24 CFR Part 84, titled "Common Rule". 10 C. Travel EASTER SEALS shall obtain written approval from the CITY for any travel outside the metropolitan area with funds provided under this Agreement. The CITY shall determine that such travel is necessary and reasonable according to applicable standards outlined in OMB Circular A87. 8.5. Use and Reversion of Assets The use and disposition of real property and equipment under this Agreement shall be in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 and 24 CFR 570.502, 570.503 and 570.504, as applicable, which include but are not limited to the following: A. EASTER SEALS agrees that should it discontinue the services as provided for herein, then EASTER SEALS shall transfer to the CITY all unexpended CDBG funds on hand and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of funds under this Agreement within ten (10) days from the time of expiration, cancellation, or termination of services. The funds remaining will be appropriated to eligible CDBG activities in keeping with the CITY's budgetary process. B. Real property under EASTER SEALS's control that was acquired or improved, in whole or in part, with funds under this Agreement in excess of $25,000 shall be used to meet one of the CDBG National Objectives pursuant to 24 CFR 570.208 until five (5) years after expiration of this Agreement. If EASTER SEALS fails to use CDBG-assisted real property in a manner that meets a CDBG National Objective for the prescribed period of time, EASTER SEALS shall pay the CITY an amount equal to the current fair market value of the property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. Such payment shall constitute program income to the CITY. EASTER SEALS may retain real property acquired or improved under this Agreement after the expiration of the five-year period. C. In all cases in which equipment acquired, in whole or in part, with funds under this Agreement is sold, the proceeds shall be program income (prorated to reflect the extent to that funds received under this Agreement were used to acquire the equipment). Equipment not needed by EAS I'ER SEALS for activities under this Agreement shall be (a) transferred to the CITY for the CDBG program or (b) retained after compensating the CITY an amount equal to the current fair market value of the equipment less the percentage of non-CDBG funds used to acquire the equipment. SECTION IX: RELOCATION, REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ONE-FOR-ONE HOUSING REPLACEMENT 9.1. EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with (a) the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 and 24 CFR 570.606(b): (b) the requirements of 24 CFR 570.606(c) governing 11 the Residential Anti -displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under section 104(d) of the HCD Act; and 9c) the requirements in 24 CFR 570.606(d) governing optional relocation policies. EASTER SEALS shall provide relocation assistance to displaced persons as defined by 24 CFR 570.606(b)(2) that are displaced as a direct result of acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition or conversion for a CDBG-assisted project. EASTER SEALS also agrees to comply with applicable CITY ordinances, resolutions and policies concerning the displacement of persons from their residences. SECTION X: PERSONNEL & PARTICIPANT CONDITIONS 10.1. Civil Rights A. Compliance EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with city and state civil rights acts and ordinances, and with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, and with Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Orders 11375, 11478, 12107 and 12086. B. Nondiscrimination EASTER SEALS will not cause any person to be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any of the program's activities receiving assistance under this Agreement based on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin or handicap. In order to allow the CITY to monitor non-discrimination, EASTER SEALS will at minimum maintain records regarding the race of persons or households assisted under this contract and whether households assisted have a female head of household. EASTER SEALS will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or other handicap, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. EASTER SEALS will take affirmative action to insure all employment practices are free from such discrimination. Such employment practices include but are not limited to the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. EASTER SEALS agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting agency setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. C. Land Covenants This Agreement is subject to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) and 24 CFR 570.601 and 570.602. In regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer of 12 land acquired, cleared or improved with assistance provided under this Agreement, EASTER SEALS shall cause or require a covenant running with the land to be inserted in the deed or lease for such transfer, prohibiting discrimination as herein defined, in the sale, lease or rental, or in the use or occupancy of such land, or in any improvements erected or to be erected thereon, providing that the CITY and the United States are beneficiaries of and entitled to enforce such covenants. EASTER SEALS, in undertaking its obligation to carry out the program assisted hereunder, agrees to take such measures as are necessary to enforce such covenant, and will not itself so discriminate. D. Compliance with Section 504 EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with any federal regulations issued pursuant to compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 706) or applicable updates which prohibits discrimination against the handicapped in any federally assisted program. The CITY shall provide EASTER SEALS with any guidelines necessary for compliance with that portion of the regulations in force during the term of this Agreement. 10.2. Affirmative Action A. Approved Plan EASTER SEALS agrees that it shall be committed to carry out pursuant to the CITY's specifications an Affirmative Action Program in keeping with the principles as provided in Presidents Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1966. The CITY shall provide Affirmative Action guidelines to EASTER SEALS to assist in the formulation of such program. EASTER SEALS shall submit a plan for an Affirmative Action Program for approval prior to the award of funds. B. Women- and Minority -Owned Businesses (W/MBE) EASTER SEALS will use its best efforts to afford small businesses, minority business enterprises, and women's business enterprises the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the terms "small business' means a business that meets the criteria set forth in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 632), and "minority and women's business enterprise" means a business at least fifty-one (51) percent owned and controlled by minority group members or women. For the purpose of this definition, "minority group members" are Afro-Americans, Spanish-speaking, Spanish surnamed or Spanish -heritage Americans, Asian -Americans, and American Indians. EASTER SEALS may relay on written representations by businesses regarding their status as minority and female business enterprises in lieu of an independent investigation. C. Access to Records EASTER SEALS shall furnish and cause each of its own subcontractors to furnish all information and reports required hereunder and will permit access to its books, records and 13 accounts by the CITY, HUD or its agent, or other authorized Federal officials for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the rules, regulations and provisions stated herein. D. Notifications EASTER SEALS will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or worker's representative of EASTER SEALS's commitments hereunder, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. E. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Statement EASTER SEALS will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of EASTER SEALS, state that it is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action employer. F. Subcontract Provisions EASTER SEALS will include the provisions of Paragraphs X.A, Civil Rights, and B, Affirmative Action, in every subcontract or purchase order, specifically or by reference, so that such provisions will be binding upon each of its own subcontractors. 10.3. Employment Restrictions A. Prohibited Activity EASTER SEALS is prohibited from using funds provided herein or personnel employed in the administration of the program for: political activities; inherently religious activities; lobbying; political patronage; and nepotism activities. B. Labor Standards EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with the requirements of the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act as amended, the provisions of Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) and all other applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar as those acts apply to the performance of this Agreement. EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with the Copeland Anti -Kick Back Act (18 U.S.C. 874 et seq.) and its implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of Labor at 29 CFR Part 5. EASTER SEALS shall maintain documentation that demonstrates compliance with hour and wage requirements of this part. Such documentation shall be made available to the CITY for review upon request. EASTER SEALS agrees that, except with respect to the rehabilitation or construction of residential property containing less than eight (8) units, all contractors engaged under contracts in excess of $2,000.00 for construction, renovation or repair work financed in whole or in part 14 with assistance provided under this Agreement, shall comply with Federal requirements adopted by the CITY pertaining to such contracts and with the applicable requirements of the regulations of the Department of Labor, under 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, 5 and 7 governing the payment of wages and ratio of apprentices and trainees to journey workers; provided that, if wage rates higher than those required under the regulations are imposed by state or local law, nothing hereunder is intended to relieve EASTER SEALS of its obligation, if any, to require payment of the higher wage. EASTER SEALS shall cause or require to be inserted in full, in all such contracts subject to such regulations, provisions meeting the requirement of this paragraph. C. "Section 3" Clause 1. Compliance Compliance with the provisions of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended, and as implemented by the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135, and all applicable rules and orders issued hereunder prior to the execution of this Agreement, shall be a condition of the Federal financial assistance provided under this Agreement and binding upon the CITY, EASTER SEALS and any of EASTER SEALS's subcontractors. Failure to fulfill these requirements shall subject the CITY, EASTER SEALS and any of EASTER SEALS's subcontractors, their successors and assigns, to those sanctions specified by the Agreement through which Federal assistance is provided. EASTER SEALS certifies and agrees that no contractual or other disability exists that would prevent compliance with these requirements. EASTER SEALS further agrees to comply with these "Section 3" requirements and to include the following language in all subcontracts executed under this Agreement: "The work to be performed under this Agreement is a project assisted under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from HUD and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701). Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given to low- and very low- income residents of the project area, and that contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons residing in the metropolitan area in which the project is located." EASTER SEALS further agrees to ensure that opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project are given to low- and very low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to low -and very law -income persons within the service area of the project or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD programs; and award contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based pain hazards), housing construction, or other public construction project to business concerns that provide economic opportunities for low -and very 15 low-income persons residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to business concerns that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in other HUD programs. EASTER SEALS certifies and agrees that no contractual or other legal incapacity exists that would prevent compliance with these requirements. 2. Notifications EASTER SEALS agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, if any, a notice advising said labor organization or worker's representative of its commitments under this Section 3 clause and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places to employees and applicants for employment or training. 3. Subcontracts EASTER SEALS will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract and will take appropriate action pursuant to the subcontract upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the grantor agency. EASTER SEALS will not subcontract with any entity where it has notice or knowledge that the latter has been found in violation of regulations under 24 CFR Part 135 and will not let any subcontract unless the entity has first provided it with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the requirements of these regulations. 10.4. Conduct A. Assignability EASTER SEALS shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. B. Subcontracts 1. Approvals EASTER SEALS shall not enter into any subcontracts with any agency or individual in the performance of this contract without written consent of the CITY prior to the execution of such Agreement. 16 2. Monitoring of Subcontractors EASTER SEALS will monitor all subcontracted services on a regular basis to assure contract compliance. Results of monitoring efforts shall be summarized in written reports and supported with evidence of follow-up actions taken to correct areas of noncompliance. 3. Content EASTER SEALS shall cause all of the provisions of this contract in its entirety to be included in and made a part of any subcontract executed in the performance of this Agreement. 4. Selection Process EASTER SEALS shall undertake to insure that all subcontracts let in the performance of this agreement shall be awarded on a fair and open competition basis in accordance with applicable procurement requirements. Executed copies of all subcontracts shall be forwarded to the CITY along with documentation concerning the selection process. C. Hatch Act EASTER SEALS agrees that no funds provided, nor personnel employed under this Agreement, shall be in any way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political activities in violation of Chapter 15 of Title V United States Code. D. Conflict of Interest EASTER SEALS understands and agrees to abide by the provisions of 24 CFR 84.42 and 570.611, which include, but are not limited to the following: 1. EASTER SEALS shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its officers, employees or agents engaged in the award and administration of contracts supported by Federal funds. 2. No employee, officer or agent of EASTER SEALS shall participate in the selection, or in the award, or administration of, a contract supported by Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. 3. No covered persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activities, or who are in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest in any contract, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to the CDBD-assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds from the CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period of one (1) year thereafter. 17 These conflict of interest provisions apply to "covered persons" which shall include any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official of the CITY, EASTER SEALS or any designated public agencies which are receiving funds under the CDBG Entitlement program. E. Lobbying EASTER SEALS hereby certifies that: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funs other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 4. of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly: 4. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of a fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S.C. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. F. Copyright If this Agreement results in any copyrightable material or inventions, the CITY and/or grantor agency reserves the right to royalty -free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use and to authorize others to use, the work or materials for governmental purposes. 18 G. Religious Organization EASTER SEALS agrees that funds provided under this Agreement will not be utilized for inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization; to promote religious interests; or for the benefit of a religious organization as specified in 24 CFR 570.2000). SECTION XI: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 11.1. Air and Water EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with the following requirements insofar as they apply to the performance of this Agreement: A. Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C., 7401, et seq.; B. Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C., 1251, et seq., as amended, 1318 relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information, as well as other requirements specified in said Section 114 and Section 308, and all regulations and guidelines issued thereunder; and C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pursuant to 40 CFR Part 50, as amended. 11.2. Flood Disaster Protection In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4001), EASTER SEALS shall assure that for activities located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special flood hazards, flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program is obtained and maintained as a condition of financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes including rehabilitation. 11.3. Lead -Based Paint EASTER SEALS agrees that any construction or rehabilitation of residential structures with assistance provided under this Agreement shall be subject to HUD Lead -Based Paint Regulations at 24 CFR 570.608, and 24 CFR Part 35, Subpart B. Such regulations pertain to all CDBG-assisted housing and require that all owners, prospective owners, and tenants of properties constructed prior to 1978 be properly notified that such properties may include lead- based paint. Such notification shall point out the hazards of lead-based paint and explain the symptoms, treatment and precautions that should be taken when dealing with lead-based paint poisoning and the advisability and availability of blood lead level screening for children under seven. The notice should also point out that if lead-based paint is found on the property, abatement measures may be undertaken. The regulations further require that, depending on the 19 amount of Federal funds applied to a property, paint testing, risk assessment, treatment and/or abatement may be conducted. 11.4. Historic Preservation EASTER SEALS agrees to comply with the Historic Preservation requirements set forth in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) and the procedures set forth in 36 CFR Part 800, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Procedures for Protection of Historic Properties, insofar as they apply to the performance of this agreement. In general, this requires concurrence from the State Historic Preservation Officer for all rehabilitation and demolition of historic properties that are fifty years old or older or that are included on a Federal, state, or local historic property list. SECTION XII: SEVARABILITY 12.1. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby and all other parts of this Agreement shall nevertheless be in full force and effect. SECTION XIII: SECTION HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS 13.1. The section headings and subheadings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement. SECTION XIV: WAIVER 14.1. The CITY's failure to act with respect to a breach by EASTER SEALS does not waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failure of the CITY to exercise or enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed as of the date first written above. Ap i oved as to fo Steph L. Sheets, City Attorney 20 ATTEST: CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ City Secretary EASTER SEALS: Easter Seals -Central Texas Name:- Title�f � �) 21 Exhibit A Self Certification Form 22 Self Declaration of Income October 2005 This activity is funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and is designed to primarily benefit low to moderate -income households (LMI). This requires that the Applicant meet and certify the amount of their annual household income in order to participate in the program. Applicant should not provide his/her signature unless he/she has read and understands the income information they are certifying under penalty of law. At the discretion of the program, Applicant may be required to provide documentation to support the self -declaration of income. Applicant / Program Participant Information Applicant Name: SSN#: Co -Applicant Name: SSN#: Applicant Address: Income 80% of median Child's Full Name: 45,500 Age Female Head of Household: :Wes ❑No Ethnicity (check one): ❑White ❑Am Indian/Alaskan Native ['Asian & White ❑Black/African-American ['Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander ❑Black African American & White ❑Asian ❑Am. Indian/Alaskan Native & White DAm Indian/Alaskan Native & Blk ['Other Multi -Racial Applicant Household Income Information Estimate the annual income of the household by projecting the prevailing rate of income of each person at the time assistance is provided for the individual, family, or household (as applicable). Estimated annual income shall include income from all sources of household members as applicable. Income or asset enhancement derived from the CDBG-assisted activity shall not be considered in calculating estimated annual income. '',Family $IZ$, Income 80% of median 39,800 45,500 51,200 56,900 61,450 66,000 70,550 75,100 50% of median 24,900 28,450 32,000 35,550 38,400 41,250 44,100 46,950 30% of median 14,950 17,050 19,200 21,350 23,050 24,750 26,450 28,150 Number of persons living in household: Number of adults (18 yrs and older) living in household: During the last 12 months, was your gross annual household income for all adults 18 yrs and older 0 less than ❑ more than the amount listed above for your family size. (Please circle amount above) Applicant Self Declaration Certification Evidenced by the signature below, Applicant certifies his or her annual household income. Applicant certifies that the information herein provided is true and accurate. Applicant further acknowledges that any inaccuracy and/or misrepresentation provided herein may constitute fraud, which is punishable by law. Applicant certifies that all information provided herein and any attachments hereto, are true and correct as of the date set forth opposite signature. Applicant acknowledges that Title 18, Section 1001 of the U.S. Code states that any person that makes intentional or negligent statements to any department of the United States Government is guilty of a felony that could result in but not be limited to a fine, imprisonment, or both. Applicant Signature Date Program Use Only: Program/ActivityName: . HUD Income guidelines used to certify client dated 2/11/05. HUD maximum income allowance based upon the size of household is $ . Based upon client information provided, client household: (dx i one) ❑Does ❑ Does not meet income qualifications. Reviewer's Signature: Date: 23 Exhibit B Client / Beneficiary Data This report is prepared in digital format. The following exhibit is an example of the information required to complete the client / beneficiary data. 24 w : NMrtrr I laxtr� ago Ars rLkafah � zi Fhts1" k24 0 Ulitr )tkd rent, VI A t skitekrnt Rpt"s3 �at4a V4t� thtip{neat,Hi,jSen�ce��iif} M� tNrft Hia l ......' „__., �r t�h�tl�r`� felt ' ,. A, � i r..,,.k mtkr, . 9*t�01 pYi �l � x R F P ns :.f ar am Pt2etfkG ts(n r C er En ..,.. .��x .�, �� »•s�. �f,�* :� �� Z n3rg �ORE & ru . Ute Rb �� tYl S :E .t M �NOW .., ^.i Paz amu, tits I 1 .:: ...... yank ,r yy 77M, any FIR Sh 00 lilts tool law Elff ak t r mm a_ T� J � � 1 � � . r ...:: .... .v ' at gu TOW it A Avis U PIT Fuji son f EMU F?fJtii�Y�ar'2ft� 5L WIN, �,`ikycat�a`puaci,�'c2uh MINOR Appendix A OMB Circular A-122 Cost Principles for Non Profit Organizations 26 CIRCULAR NO. A-122 Revised May 10, 2004 TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS SUBJECT: Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations 1. Purpose. This Circular establishes principles for determining costs of grants, contracts and other agreements with non- profit organizations. It does not apply to colleges and universities which are covered by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions"; State, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments which are covered by OMB Circular A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments"; or hospitals. The principles are designed to provide that the Federal Government bear its fair share of costs except where restricted or prohibited by law. The principles do not attempt to prescribe the extent of cost sharing or matching on grants, contracts, or other agreements. However, such cost sharing or matching shall not be accomplished through arbitrary limitations on individual cost elements by Federal agencies. Provision for profit or other increment above cost is outside the scope of this Circular. 2. Supersession. This Circular supersedes cost principles issued by individual agencies for non-profit organizations. 3. Applicability. a. These principles shall be used by all Federal agencies in determining the costs of work performed by non- profit organizations under grants, cooperative agreements, cost reimbursement contracts, and other contracts in which costs are used in pricing, administration, or settlement. All of these instruments are hereafter referred to as awards. The principles do not apply to awards under which an organization is not required to account to the Federal Government for actual costs incurred. b. All cost reimbursement subawards (subgrants, subcontracts, etc.) are subject to those Federal cost principles applicable to the particular organization concerned. Thus, if a subaward is to a non- profit organization, this Circular shall apply; if a subaward is to a commercial organization, the cost principles applicable to commercial concerns shall apply; if a subaward 22 is to a college or university, Circular A-21 shall apply; if a subaward is to a State, local, or federally recognized Indian tribal government, Circular A-87 shall apply. 4. Definitions. a. Non-profit organization means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization which: (1) is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (2) is not organized primarily for profit; and (3) uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations. For this purpose, the term "non- profit organization" excludes (i) colleges and universities; (ii) hospitals; (iii) State, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments; and (iv) those non-profit organizations which are excluded from coverage of this Circular in accordance with paragraph 5. b. Prior approval means securing the awarding agency's permission in advance to incur cost for those items that are designated as requiring prior approval by the Circular. Generally this permission will be in writing. Where an item of cost requiring prior approval is specified in the budget of an award, approval of the budget constitutes approval of that cost. 5. Exclusion of some non-profit organizations. Some non-profit organizations, because of their size and nature of operations, can be considered to be similar to commercial concerns for purpose of applicability of cost principles. Such non-profit organizations shall operate under Federal cost principles applicable to commercial concerns. A listing of these organizations is contained in Attachment C. Other organizations may be added from time to time. 6. Responsibilities. Agencies responsible for administering programs that involve awards to non- profit organizations shall implement the provisions of this Circular. Upon request, implementing instruction shall be furnished to OMB. Agencies shall designate a liaison official to serve as the agency representative on matters relating to the implementation of this Circular. The name and title of such representative shall be furnished to OMB within 30 days of the date of this Circular. 7. Attachments. The principles and related policy guides are set forth in the following Attachments: Attachment A - General Principles Attachment B - Selected Items of Cost Attachment C - Non -Profit Organizations Not Subject To This Circular 8. Requests for exceptions. OMB may grant exceptions to the requirements of this Circular when permissible under existing law. However, in the interest of achieving maximum uniformity, exceptions will be permitted only in highly unusual circumstances. 9. Effective Date. The provisions of this Circular are effective immediately. Implementation shall be phased in by incorporating the provisions into new awards made after the start of the organization's next fiscal year. For existing awards, the new principles may be applied if an organization and the cognizant Federal agency agree. Earlier implementation, or a delay in implementation of individual provisions, is also permitted by mutual agreement between an organization and the cognizant Federal agency. 10. Inquiries. Further information concerning this Circular may be obtained by contacting the Office of Federal Financial Management, OMB, Washington, DC 20503, telephone (202) 395-3993. Attachments ATTACHMENT A Circular No. A-122 GENERAL PRINCIPLES Table of Contents A. Basic Considerations 1. Composition of total costs 2. Factors affecting allowability of costs 3. Reasonable costs 4. Allocable costs 5. Applicable credits 6. Advance understandings 7. Conditional exemptions B. Direct Costs C. Indirect Costs D. Allocation of Indirect Costs and Determination of Indirect Cost Rates 1. General 2. Simplified allocation method 3. Multiple allocation base method 4. Direct allocation method 5. Special indirect cost rates E. Negotiation and Approval of Indirect Cost Rates 1. Definitions 2. Negotiation and approval of rates ATTACHMENT A Circular No. A-122 GENERAL PRINCIPLES A. Basic Considerations 1. Composition of total costs. The total cost of an award is the sum of the allowable direct and allocable indirect costs less any applicable credits. 2. Factors affecting allowability of costs. To be allowable under an award, costs must meet the following general criteria: a. Be reasonable for the performance of the award and 23 be allocable thereto under these principles. b. Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in these principles or in the award as to types or amount of cost items. c. Be consistent with policies and procedures that apply uniformly to both federally financed and other activities of the organization. d. Be accorded consistent treatment. e. Be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). f. Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally financed program in either the current or a prior period. g. Be adequately documented. 3. Reasonable costs. A cost is reasonable if, in its nature or amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was made to incur the costs. The question of the reasonableness of specific costs must be scrutinized with particular care in connection with organizations or separate divisions thereof which receive the preponderance of their support from awards made by Federal agencies. In determining the reasonableness of a given cost, consideration shall be given to: a. Whether the cost is of a type generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the operation of the organization or the performance of the award. b. The restraints or requirements imposed by such factors as generally accepted sound business practices, arms length bargaining, Federal and State laws and regulations, and terms and conditions of the award. c. Whether the individuals concerned acted with prudence in the circumstances, 24 considering their responsibilities to the organization, its members, employees, and clients, the public at large, and the Federal Government. d. Significant deviations from the established practices of the organization which may unjustifiably increase the award costs. 4. Allocable costs. a. A cost is allocable to a particular cost objective, such as a grant, contract, project, service, or other activity, in accordance with the relative benefits received. A cost is allocable to a Federal award if it is treated consistently with other costs incurred for the same purpose in like circumstances and if it: (1) Is incurred specifically for the award. (2) Benefits both the award and other work and can be distributed in reasonable proportion to the benefits received, or (3) Is necessary to the overall operation of the organization, although a direct relationship to any particular cost objective cannot be shown. b. Any cost allocable to a particular award or other cost objective under these principles may not be shifted to other Federal awards to overcome funding deficiencies, or to avoid restrictions imposed by law or by the terms of the award. 5. Applicable credits. a. The term applicable credits refers to those receipts, or reduction of expenditures which operate to offset or reduce expense items that are allocable to awards as direct or indirect costs. Typical examples of such transactions are: purchase discounts, rebates or allowances, recoveries or indemnities on losses, insurance refunds, and adjustments of overpayments or erroneous charges. To the extent that such credits accruing or received by the organization relate to allowable cost, they shall be credited to the Federal Government either as a cost reduction or cash refund, as appropriate. b. In some instances, the amounts received from the Federal Government to finance organizational activities or service operations should be treated as applicable credits. Specifically, the concept of netting such credit items against related expenditures should be applied by the organization in determining the rates or amounts to be charged to Federal awards for services rendered whenever the facilities or other resources used in providing such services have been financed directly, in whole or in part, by Federal funds. c. For rules covering program income (i.e., gross income earned from federally supported activities) see Sec. _.24 of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non -Profit Organizations." 6. Advance understandings. Under any given award, the reasonableness and allocability of certain items of costs may be difficult to determine. This is particularly true in connection with organizations that receive a preponderance of their support from Federal agencies. In order to avoid subsequent disallowance or dispute based on unreasonableness or nonallocability, it is often desirable to seek a written agreement with the cognizant or awarding agency in advance of the incurrence of special or unusual costs. The absence of an advance agreement on any element of cost will not, in itself, affect the reasonableness or allocability of that element. 7. Conditional exemptions. 25 a. OMB authorizes conditional exemption from OMB administrative requirements and cost principles circulars for certain Federal programs with statutorily -authorized consolidated planning and consolidated administrative funding, that are identified by a Federal agency and approved by the head of the Executive department or establishment. A Federal agency shall consult with OMB during its consideration of whether to grant such an exemption. b. To promote efficiency in State and local program administration, when Federal non -entitlement programs with common purposes have specific statutorily -authorized consolidated planning and consolidated administrative funding and where most of the State agency's resources come from non -Federal sources, Federal agencies may exempt these covered State - administered, non -entitlement grant programs from certain OMB grants management requirements. The exemptions would be from all but the allocability of costs provisions of OMB Circulars A-87 (Attachment A, subsection C.3), "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments," A-21 (Section C, subpart 4), "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions," and A-122 (Attachment A, subsection A.4), "Cost Principles for Non -Profit Organizations," and from all of the administrative requirements provisions of OMB Circular A- 110, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non - Profit Organizations," and the agencies' grants management common rule. c. When a Federal agency provides this flexibility, as a prerequisite to a State's exercising this option, a State must adopt its own written fiscal and administrative requirements for expending and accounting for all funds, which are consistent with the provisions of OMB Circular A- 87, and extend such policies to all subrecipients. These fiscal and administrative requirements must be sufficiently specific to ensure that: funds are used in compliance with all applicable Federal statutory and regulatory provisions, costs are reasonable and necessary for operating these programs, and funds are not be used for general expenses required to carry out other responsibilities of a State or its subrecipients. B. Direct Costs 1. Direct costs are those that can be identified specifically with a particular final cost objective, i.e., a particular award, project, service, or other direct activity of an organization. However, a cost may not be assigned to an award as a direct cost if any other cost incurred for the same purpose, in like circumstance, has been allocated to an award as an indirect cost. Costs identified specifically with awards are direct costs of the awards and are to be assigned directly thereto. Costs identified specifically with other final cost objectives of the organization are direct costs of those cost objectives and are not to be assigned to other awards directly or indirectly. 2. Any direct cost of a minor amount may be treated as an indirect cost for reasons of practicality where the accounting treatment for such cost is consistently applied to all final cost objectives. 3. The cost of certain activities are not allowable as charges to Federal awards (see, for example, fundraising costs in paragraph 17 of Attachment B). However, even though these costs are unallowable for purposes of computing charges to Federal awards, they nonetheless must be treated as direct costs for purposes of determining indirect cost rates and be allocated their share of the organization's indirect costs if they represent activities which (1) include the salaries of personnel, (2) occupy space, and (3) benefit from the organization's indirect costs. 26 4. The costs of activities performed primarily as a service to members, clients, or the general public when significant and necessary to the organization's mission must be treated as direct costs whether or not allowable and be allocated an equitable share of indirect costs. Some examples of these types of activities include: a. Maintenance of membership rolls, subscriptions, publications, and related functions. b. Providing services and information to members, legislative or administrative bodies, or the public. c. Promotion, lobbying, and other forms of public relations. d. Meetings and conferences except those held to conduct the general administration of the organization. e. Maintenance, protection, and investment of special funds not used in operation of the organization. f. Administration of group benefits on behalf of members or clients, including life and hospital insurance, annuity or retirement plans, financial aid, etc. C. Indirect Costs 1. Indirect costs are those that have been incurred for common or joint objectives and cannot be readily identified with a particular final cost objective. Direct cost of minor amounts may be treated as indirect costs under the conditions described in subparagraph B.2. After direct costs have been determined and assigned directly to awards or other work as appropriate, indirect costs are those remaining to be allocated to benefiting cost objectives. A cost may not be allocated to an award as an indirect cost if any other cost incurred for the same purpose, in like circumstances, has been assigned to an award as a direct cost. 2. Because of the diverse characteristics and accounting practices of non-profit organizations, it is not possible to specify the types of cost which may be classified as indirect cost in all situations. However, typical examples of indirect cost for many non-profit organizations may include depreciation or use allowances on buildings and equipment, the costs of operating and maintaining facilities, and general administration and general expenses, such as the salaries and expenses of executive officers, personnel administration, and accounting. 3. Indirect costs shall be classified within two broad categories: "Facilities" and "Administration." "Facilities" is defined as depreciation and use allowances on buildings, equipment and capital improvement, interest on debt associated with certain buildings, equipment and capital improvements, and operations and maintenance expenses. "Administration" is defined as general administration and general expenses such as the director's office, accounting, personnel, library expenses and all other types of expenditures not listed specifically under one of the subcategories of "Facilities" (including cross allocations from other pools, where applicable). See indirect cost rate reporting requirements in subparagraphs D.2.e and D.3.g. D. Allocation of Indirect Costs and Determination of Indirect Cost Rates 1. General. a. Where a non-profit organization has only one major function, or where all its major functions benefit from its indirect costs to approximately the same degree, the allocation of indirect costs and the computation of an indirect cost rate may be accomplished through simplified allocation procedures, as described in subparagraph 2. b. Where an organization has several major functions which benefit from its indirect costs in varying degrees, allocation of indirect costs may require the accumulation of such costs into separate cost groupings which then are allocated individually to benefiting functions by means of a base which best measures 27 the relative degree of benefit. The indirect costs allocated to each function are then distributed to individual awards and other activities included in that function by means of an indirect cost rate(s). c. The determination of what constitutes an organization's major functions will depend on its purpose in being; the types of services it renders to the public, its clients, and its members; and the amount of effort it devotes to such activities as fundraising, public information and membership activities. d. Specific methods for allocating indirect costs and computing indirect cost rates along with the conditions under which each method should be used are described in subparagraphs 2 through 5. e. The base period for the allocation of indirect costs is the period in which such costs are incurred and accumulated for allocation to work performed in that period. The base period normally should coincide with the organization's fiscal year but, in any event, shall be so selected as to avoid inequities in the allocation of the costs. 2. Simplified allocation method. a. Where an organization's major functions benefit from its indirect costs to approximately the same degree, the allocation of indirect costs may be accomplished by (i) separating the organization's total costs for the base period as either direct or indirect, and (ii) dividing the total allowable indirect costs (net of applicable credits) by an equitable distribution base. The result of this process is an indirect cost rate which is used to distribute indirect costs to individual awards. The rate should be expressed as the percentage which the total amount of allowable indirect costs bears to the base selected. This method should also be used where an organization has only one major function encompassing a number of individual projects or activities, and may be used where the level of Federal awards to an organization is relatively small. b. Both the direct costs and the indirect costs shall exclude capital expenditures and unallowable costs. However, unallowable costs which represent activities must be included in the direct costs under the conditions described in subparagraph B.3. c. The distribution base may be total direct costs (excluding capital expenditures and other distorting items, such as major subcontracts or subgrants), direct salaries and wages, or other base which results in an equitable distribution. The distribution base shall generally exclude participant support costs as defined in paragraph 32 of Attachment B. d. Except where a special rate(s) is required in accordance with subparagraph 5, the indirect cost rate developed under the above principles is applicable to all awards at the organization. If a special rate(s) is required, appropriate modifications shall be made in order to develop the special rate(s). e. For an organization that receives more than $10 million in Federal funding of direct costs in a fiscal year, a breakout of the indirect cost component into two broad categories, Facilities and Administration as defined in subparagraph C.3, is required. The rate in each case shall be stated as the percentage which the amount of the particular indirect cost category (i.e., Facilities or Administration) is of the distribution base identified with that category. 28 3. Multiple allocation base method a. General. Where an organization's indirect costs benefit its major functions in varying degrees, indirect costs shall be accumulated into separate cost groupings, as described in subparagraph b. Each grouping shall then be allocated individually to benefiting functions by means of a base which best measures the relative benefits. The default allocation bases by cost pool are described in subparagraph c. b. Identification of indirect costs. Cost groupings shall be established so as to permit the allocation of each grouping on the basis of benefits provided to the major functions. Each grouping shall constitute a pool of expenses that are of like character in terms of functions they benefit and in terms of the allocation base which best measures the relative benefits provided to each function. The groupings are classified within the two broad categories: "Facilities" and "Administration," as described in subparagraph C.3. The indirect cost pools are defined as follows: (1) Depreciation and use allowances. The expenses under this heading are the portion of the costs of the organization's buildings, capital improvements to land and buildings, and equipment which are computed in accordance with paragraph 11 of Attachment B ("Depreciation and use allowances"). (2) Interest. Interest on debt associated with certain buildings, equipment and capital improvements are computed in accordance with paragraph 23 of Attachment B ("Interest"). (3) Operation and maintenance expenses. The expenses under this heading are those that have been incurred for the administration, operation, maintenance, preservation, and protection of the organization's physical plant. They include expenses normally incurred for such items as: janitorial and utility services; repairs and ordinary or normal alterations of buildings, furniture and equipment; care of grounds; maintenance and operation of buildings and other plant facilities; security; earthquake and disaster preparedness; environmental safety; hazardous waste disposal; property, liability and other insurance relating to property; space and capital leasing; facility planning and management; and, central receiving. The operation and maintenance expenses category shall also include its allocable share of fringe benefit costs, depreciation and use allowances, and interest costs. (4) General administration and general expenses. The expenses under this heading are those that have been incurred for the overall general executive and administrative offices of the organization and other expenses of a general nature which do not relate solely to any major function of the organization. This category shall also include its allocable share of fringe benefit costs, operation and maintenance expense, depreciation and use allowances, and interest costs. Examples of this category include central offices, such as the director's office, the office of finance, business services, budget and planning, personnel, safety and risk management, general counsel, management information systems, and library costs. In developing this cost pool, special care should be exercised to ensure that costs incurred for the same purpose in like circumstances are treated consistently as either direct or indirect costs. For example, salaries of technical staff, project supplies, project publication, telephone toll charges, computer costs, travel costs, and specialized services costs shall be 29 treated as direct costs wherever identifiable to a particular program. The salaries and wages of administrative and pooled clerical staff should normally be treated as indirect costs. Direct charging of these costs may be appropriate where a major project or activity explicitly requires and budgets for administrative or clerical services and other individuals involved can be identified with the program or activity. Items such as office supplies, postage, local telephone costs, periodicals and memberships should normally be treated as indirect costs. c. Allocation bases. Actual conditions shall be taken into account in selecting the base to be used in allocating the expenses in each grouping to benefitting functions. The essential consideration in selecting a method or a base is that it is the one best suited for assigning the pool of costs to cost objectives in accordance with benefits derived; a traceable cause and effect relationship; or logic and reason, where neither the cause nor the effect of the relationship is determinable. When an allocation can be made by assignment of a cost grouping directly to the function benefited, the allocation shall be made in that manner. When the expenses in a cost grouping are more general in nature, the allocation shall be made through the use of a selected base which produces results that are equitable to both the Federal Government and the organization. The distribution shall be made in accordance with the bases described herein unless it can be demonstrated that the use of a different base would result in a more equitable allocation of the costs, or that a more readily available base would not increase the costs charged to sponsored awards. The results of special cost studies (such as an engineering utility study) shall not be used to determine and allocate the indirect costs to sponsored awards. (1) Depreciation and use allowances. Depreciation and use allowances expenses shall be allocated in the following manner: (a) Depreciation or use allowances on buildings used exclusively in the conduct of a single function, and on capital improvements and equipment used in such buildings, shall be assigned to that function. (b) Depreciation or use allowances on buildings used for more than one function, and on capital improvements and equipment used in such buildings, shall be allocated to the individual functions performed in each building on the basis of usable square feet of space, excluding common areas, such as hallways, stairwells, and restrooms. (c) Depreciation or use allowances on buildings, capital improvements and equipment related space (e.g., individual rooms, and laboratories) used jointly by more than one function (as determined by the users of the space) shall be treated as follows. The cost of each jointly used unit of space shall be allocated to the benefitting functions on the basis of: (i) the employees and other users on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis or salaries and wages of those individual functions benefitting 30 from the use of that space; or (ii) organization - wide employee FTEs or salaries and wages applicable to the benefitting functions of the organization. (d) Depreciation or use allowances on certain capital improvements to land, such as paved parking areas, fences, sidewalks, and the like, not included in the cost of buildings, shall be allocated to user categories on a FTE basis and distributed to major functions in proportion to the salaries and wages of all employees applicable to the functions. (2) Interest. Interest costs shall be allocated in the same manner as the depreciation or use allowances on the buildings, equipment and capital equipments to which the interest relates. (3) Operation and maintenance expenses. Operation and maintenance expenses shall be allocated in the same manner as the depreciation and use allowances. (4) General administration and general expenses. General administration and general expenses shall be allocated to benefitting functions based on modified total direct costs (MTDC), as described in subparagraph D.3.f. The expenses included in this category could be grouped first according to major functions of the organization to which they render services or provide benefits. The aggregate expenses of each group shall then be allocated to benefitting functions based on MTDC. d. Order of distribution. (1) Indirect cost categories consisting of depreciation and use allowances, interest, operation and maintenance, and general administration and general expenses shall be allocated in that order to the remaining indirect cost categories as well as to the major functions of the organization. Other cost categories could be allocated in the order determined to be most appropriate by the organization. When cross allocation of costs is made as provided in subparagraph (2), this order of allocation does not apply. (2) Normally, an indirect cost category will be considered closed once it has been allocated to other cost objectives, and costs shall not be subsequently allocated to it. However, a cross allocation of costs between two or more indirect costs categories could be used if such allocation will result in a more equitable allocation of costs If a cross allocation is used, an appropriate modification to the composition of the indirect cost categories is required. e. Application of indirect cost rate or rates. Except where a special indirect cost rate(s) is required in accordance with subparagraph D.5, the separate groupings of indirect costs allocated to each major function shall be aggregated and treated as a common pool for that function. The costs in the common pool shall then be distributed to individual awards included in that function by use of a single indirect cost rate. f. Distribution basis. Indirect costs shall be distributed to applicable sponsored awards and other benefitting activities within each major 31 g• function on the basis of MTDC. MTDC consists of all salaries and wages, fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and subgrants and subcontracts up to the first $25,000 of each subgrant or subcontract (regardless of the period covered by the subgrant or subcontract). Equipment, capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental costs and the portion in excess of $25,000 shall be excluded from MTDC. Participant support costs shall generally be excluded from MTDC. Other items may only be excluded when the Federal cost cognizant agency determines that an exclusion is necessary to avoid a serious inequity in the distribution of indirect costs. Individual Rate Components. An indirect cost rate shall be determined for each separate indirect cost pool developed. The rate in each case shall be stated as the percentage which the amount of the particular indirect cost pool is of the distribution base identified with that pool. Each indirect cost rate negotiation or determination agreement shall include development of the rate for each indirect cost pool as well as the overall indirect cost rate. The indirect cost pools shall be classified within two broad categories: "Facilities" and "Administration," as described in subparagraph C.3. 4. Direct allocation method. a. Some non-profit organizations treat all costs as direct costs except general administration and general expenses. These organizations generally separate their costs into three basic categories: (i) General administration and general expenses, (ii) fundraising, and (iii) other direct functions (including projects performed under Federal awards). Joint costs, such as depreciation, rental costs, operation and maintenance of facilities, telephone expenses, and the like are prorated individually as direct costs to each category and to each award or other activity using a base most appropriate to the particular cost being prorated. b. This method is acceptable, provided each joint cost is prorated using a base which accurately measures the benefits provided to each award or other activity. The bases must be established in accordance with reasonable criteria, and be supported by current data. This method is compatible with the Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Voluntary Health and Welfare Organizations issued jointly by the National Health Council, Inc., the National Assembly of Voluntary Health and Social Welfare Organizations, and the United Way of America. c. Under this method, indirect costs consist exclusively of general administration and general expenses. In all other respects, the organization's indirect cost rates shall be computed in the same manner as that described in subparagraph 2. 5. Special indirect cost rates. In some instances, a single indirect cost rate for all activities of an organization or for each major function of the organization may not be appropriate, since it would not take into account those different factors which may substantially affect the indirect costs applicable to a particular segment of work. For this purpose, a particular segment of work may be that performed under a single award or it may consist of work under a group of awards performed in a common environment. These factors may include the physical location of the work, the level of administrative support required, the nature of the facilities or other resources employed, the scientific disciplines or technical skills involved, the organizational arrangements used, or any combination thereof. When a particular segment of work is performed in an environment which appears to generate a significantly different level of indirect costs, 32 provisions should be made for a separate indirect cost pool applicable to such work. The separate indirect cost pool should be developed during the course of the regular allocation process, and the separate indirect cost rate resulting therefrom should be used, provided it is determined that (i) the rate differs significantly from that which would have been obtained under subparagraphs 2, 3, and 4, and (ii) the volume of work to which the rate would apply is material. E. Negotiation and Approval of Indirect Cost Rates 1. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings set forth below: a. Cognizant agency means the Federal agency responsible for negotiating and approving indirect cost rates for a non-profit organization on behalf of all Federal agencies. b. Predetermined rate means an indirect cost rate, applicable to a specified current or future period, usually the organization's fiscal year. The rate is based on an estimate of the costs to be incurred during the period. A predetermined rate is not subject to adjustment. c. Fixed rate means an indirect cost rate which has the same characteristics as a predetermined rate, except that the difference between the estimated costs and the actual costs of the period covered by the rate is carried forward as an adjustment to the rate computation of a subsequent period. d. Final rate means an indirect cost rate applicable to a specified past period which is based on the actual costs of the period. A final rate is not subject to adjustment. e. Provisional rate or billing rate means a temporary indirect cost rate applicable to a specified period which is used for funding, interim reimbursement, and reporting indirect costs on awards pending the establishment of a final rate for the period. f. Indirect cost proposal means the documentation prepared by an organization to substantiate its claim for the reimbursement of indirect costs. This proposal provides the basis for the review and negotiation leading to the establishment of an organization's indirect cost rate. g• Cost objective means a function, organizational subdivision, contract, grant, or other work unit for which cost data are desired and for which provision is made to accumulate and measure the cost of processes, projects, jobs and capitalized projects. 2. Negotiation and approval of rates. a. Unless different arrangements are agreed to by the agencies concerned, the Federal agency with the largest dollar value of awards with an organization will be designated as the cognizant agency for the negotiation and approval of the indirect cost rates and, where necessary, other rates such as fringe benefit and computer charge -out rates. Once an agency is assigned cognizance for a particular non-profit organization, the assignment will not be changed unless there is a major long-term shift in the dollar volume of the Federal awards to the organization. All concerned Federal agencies shall be given the opportunity to participate in the negotiation process but, after a rate has been agreed upon, it will be accepted by all Federal agencies. When a Federal agency has reason to believe that special operating factors affecting its awards necessitate special indirect cost rates in accordance with subparagraph D.5, it will, prior to the time the rates are negotiated, notify the cognizant agency. 33 b. A non-profit organization which has not previously established an indirect cost rate with a Federal agency shall submit its initial indirect cost proposal immediately after the organization is advised that an award will be made and, in no event, later than three months after the effective date of the award. c. Organizations that have previously established indirect cost rates must submit a new indirect cost proposal to the cognizant agency within six months after the close of each fiscal year. d. A predetermined rate may be negotiated for use on awards where there is reasonable assurance, based on past experience and reliable projection of the organization's costs, that the rate is not likely to exceed a rate based on the organization's actual costs. e. Fixed rates may be negotiated where predetermined rates are not considered appropriate. A fixed rate, however, shall not be negotiated if (i) all or a substantial portion of the organization's awards are expected to expire before the carry -forward adjustment can be made; (ii) the mix of Federal and non -Federal work at the organization is too erratic to permit an equitable carry -forward adjustment; or (iii) the organization's operations fluctuate significantly from year to year. f. Provisional and final rates shall be negotiated where neither predetermined nor fixed rates are appropriate. g• The results of each negotiation shall be formalized in a written agreement between the cognizant agency and the non- profit organization. The cognizant agency shall distribute copies of the agreement to all concerned Federal agencies. h. If a dispute arises in a negotiation of an indirect cost rate between the cognizant agency and the non- profit organization, the dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the appeals procedures of the cognizant agency. i. To the extent that problems are encountered among the Federal agencies in connection with the negotiation and approval process, OMB will lend assistance as required to resolve such problems in a timely manner. ATTACHMENT B Circular No. A-122 SELECTED ITEMS OF COST Table of Contents 1. Advertising and public relations costs 2. Advisory councils 3. Alcoholic beverages 4. Audit costs and related services 5. Bad debts 6. Bonding costs 7. Communication costs 8. Compensation for personal services 9. Contingency provisions 10. Defense and prosecution of criminal and civil proceedings, claims, appeals and patent infringement 11. Depreciation and use allowances 12. Donations and contributions 13. Employee morale, health, and welfare costs 14. Entertainment costs 15. Equipment and other capital expenditures 16. Fines and penalties 17. Fund raising and investment management costs 18. Gains and losses on depreciable assets 19. Goods or services for personal use 20. Housing and personal living expenses 21. Idle facilities and idle capacity 22. Insurance and indemnification 23. Interest 24. Labor relations costs 34 25. Lobbying 26. Losses on other sponsored agreements or contracts 27. Maintenance and repair costs 28. Materials and supplies costs 29. Meetings and conferences 30. Memberships, subscriptions, and professional activity costs 31. Organization costs 32. Page charges in professional -journals 33. Participant support costs 34. Patent costs 35. Plant and homeland security costs 36. Pre -agreement costs 37. Professional services costs 38. Publication and printing costs 39. Rearrangement and alteration costs 40. Reconversion costs 41. Recruiting costs 42. Relocation costs 43. Rental costs of buildings and equipment 44. Royalties and other costs for use of patents and copyrights 45. Selling and marketing 46. Specialized service facilities 47. Taxes 48. Termination costs applicable to sponsored agreements 49. Training costs 50. Transportation costs 51. Travel costs 52. Trustees ATTACHMENT B Circular No. A-122 SELECTED ITEMS OF COST Paragraphs 1 through 53 provide principles to be applied in establishing the allowability of certain items of cost. These principles apply whether a cost is treated as direct or indirect. Failure to mention a particular item of cost is not intended to imply that it is unallowable; rather, determination as to allowability in each case should be based on the treatment or principles provided for similar or related items of cost. 1. Advertising and public relations costs. a. The term advertising costs means the costs of advertising media and corollary administrative costs. Advertising media include magazines, newspapers, radio and television, direct mail, exhibits, electronic or computer transmittals, and the like. b. The term public relations includes community relations and means those activities dedicated to maintaining the image of the non-profit organization or maintaining or promoting understanding and favorable relations with the community or public at large or any segment of the public. c. The only allowable advertising costs are those which are solely for: (1) The recruitment of personnel required for the performance by the non-profit organization of obligations arising under a Federal award (See also Attachment B, paragraph 41, Recruiting costs, and paragraph 42, Relocation costs); (2) The procurement of goods and services for the performance of a Federal award; (3) The disposal of scrap or surplus materials acquired in the performance of a Federal award except when non-profit organizations are reimbursed for disposal costs at a predetermined amount; or (4) Other specific purposes necessary to meet the requirements of the Federal award. d. The only allowable public relations costs are: (1) Costs specifically required by the Federal award; (2) Costs of communicating with the public and press pertaining to specific activities or accomplishments which result from performance of Federal awards (these costs are considered necessary as part of the outreach effort for the Federal award); or (3) Costs of conducting general liaison with news 35 media and government public relations officers, to the extent that such activities are limited to communication and liaison necessary keep the public informed on matters of public concern, such as notices of Federal contract/grant awards, financial matters, etc. e. Costs identified in subparagraphs c and d if incurred for more than one Federal award or for both sponsored work and other work of the non-profit organization, are allowable to the extent that the principles in Attachment A, paragraphs B. ("Direct Costs") and C. ("Indirect Costs") are observed. f. Unallowable advertising and public relations costs include the following: (1) All advertising and public relations costs other than as specified in subparagraphs c, d, and e; (2) Costs of meetings, conventions, convocations, or other events related to other activities of the non-profit organization, including: (a) Costs of displays, demonstrations, and exhibits; (b) Costs of meeting rooms, hospitality suites, and other special facilities used in conjunction with shows and other special events; and (c) Salaries and wages of employees engaged in setting up and displaying exhibits, making demonstrations, and providing briefings; (3) Costs of promotional items and memorabilia, including models, gifts, and souvenirs; (4) Costs of advertising and public relations designed solely to promote the non- profit organization. 2. Advisory Councils Costs incurred by advisory councils or committees are allowable as a direct cost where authorized by the Federal awarding agency or as an indirect cost where allocable to Federal awards. 3. Alcoholic beverages. Costs of alcoholic beverages are unallowable. 4. Audit costs and related services a. The costs of audits required by, and performed in accordance with, the Single Audit Act, as implemented by Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations" are allowable. Also see 31 USC 7505(b) and section 230 ("Audit Costs") of Circular A-133. b. Other audit costs are allowable if included in an indirect cost rate proposal, or if specifically approved by the awarding agency as a direct cost to an award. c. The cost of agreed-upon procedures engagements to monitor subrecipients who are exempted from A-133 under section 200(d) are allowable, subject to the conditions listed in A-133, section 230 (b) (2) 5. Bad debts. Bad debts, including losses (whether actual or estimated) arising from uncollectable accounts and other claims, related collection costs, and related legal costs, are unallowable. 6. Bonding costs. a. Bonding costs arise when the Federal Government requires assurance against financial loss to itself or others by reason of the act or default of the non-profit organization. They arise also in instances where the non- profit organization requires similar assurance. Included are such bonds as bid, performance, payment, advance payment, infringement, and fidelity bonds. 36 b. Costs of bonding required pursuant to the terms of the award are allowable. c. Costs of bonding required by the non-profit organization in the general conduct of its operations are allowable to the extent that such bonding is in accordance with sound business practice and the rates and premiums are reasonable under the circumstances. 7. Communication costs. Costs incurred for telephone services, local and long distance telephone calls, telegrams, postage, messenger, electronic or computer transmittal services and the like are allowable. 8. Compensation for personal services. a. Definition. Compensation for personal services includes all compensation paid currently or accrued by the organization for services of employees rendered during the period of the award (except as otherwise provided in subparagraph h). It includes, but is not limited to, salaries, wages, director's and executive committee member's fees, incentive awards, fringe benefits, pension plan costs, allowances for off-site pay, incentive pay, location allowances, hardship pay, and cost of living differentials. b. Allowability. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this paragraph, the costs of such compensation are allowable to the extent that: (1) Total compensation to individual employees is reasonable for the services rendered and conforms to the established policy of the organization consistently applied to both Federal and non -Federal activities; and (2) Charges to awards whether treated as direct or indirect costs are determined and supported as required in this paragraph. c. Reasonableness. (1) When the organization is predominantly engaged in activities other than those sponsored by the Federal Government, compensation for employees on federally sponsored work will be considered reasonable to the extent that it is consistent with that paid for similar work in the organization's other activities. (2) When the organization is predominantly engaged in federally sponsored activities and in cases where the kind of employees required for the Federal activities are not found in the organization's other activities, compensation for employees on federally sponsored work will be considered reasonable to the extent that it is comparable to that paid for similar work in the labor markets in which the organization competes for the kind of employees involved. d. Special considerations in determining allowability. Certain conditions require special consideration and possible limitations in determining costs under Federal awards where amounts or types of compensation appear unreasonable. Among such conditions are the following: (1) Compensation to members of non-profit organizations, trustees, directors, associates, officers, or the immediate families thereof. Determination should be made that such compensation is reasonable for the actual personal services rendered rather than a distribution of earnings in excess of costs. (2) Any change in an organization's compensation policy resulting in a substantial increase in the organization's level of compensation, particularly when it was concurrent with an increase in the ratio of Federal awards to other activities of the organization or any change in the treatment of allowability 37 of specific types of compensation due to changes in Federal policy. e. Unallowable costs. Costs which are unallowable under other paragraphs of this Attachment shall not be allowable under this paragraph solely on the basis that they constitute personal compensation. f. Overtime, extra -pay shift, and multi -shift premiums. Premiums for overtime, extra - pay shifts, and multi -shift work are allowable only with the prior approval of the awarding agency except: g- (1) When necessary to cope with emergencies, such as those resulting from accidents, natural disasters, breakdowns of equipment, or occasional operational bottlenecks of a sporadic nature. (2) When employees are performing indirect functions, such as administration, maintenance, or accounting. (3) In the performance of tests, laboratory procedures, or other similar operations which are continuous in nature and cannot reasonably be interrupted or otherwise completed. (4) When lower overall cost to the Federal Government will result. Fringe benefits. (1) Fringe benefits in the form of regular compensation paid to employees during periods of authorized absences from the job, such as vacation leave, sick leave, military leave, and the like, are allowable, provided such costs are absorbed by all organization activities in proportion to the relative amount of time or effort actually devoted to each. (2) Fringe benefits in the form of employer contributions or expenses for social security, employee insurance, workmen's compensation insurance, pension plan costs (see subparagraph h), and the like, are allowable, provided such benefits are granted in accordance with established written organization policies. Such benefits whether treated as indirect costs or as direct costs, shall be distributed to particular awards and other activities in a manner consistent with the pattern of benefits accruing to the individuals or group of employees whose salaries and wages are chargeable to such awards and other activities. (3) (a) Provisions for a reserve under a self- insurance program for unemployment compensation or workers' compensation are allowable to the extent that the provisions represent reasonable estimates of the liabilities for such compensation, and the types of coverage, extent of coverage, and rates and premiums would have been allowable had insurance been purchased to cover the risks. However, provisions for self- insured liabilities which do not become payable for more than one year after the provision is made shall not exceed the present value of the liability. (b) Where an organization follows a consistent policy of expensing actual payments to, or on behalf of, employees or former employees for unemployment compensation or workers' compensation, such payments are allowable in the year of payment with the prior approval of the awarding agency, provided they are allocated to all activities of the organization. (4) Costs of insurance on the lives of trustees, officers, or other employees holding positions of similar responsibility are allowable 38 only to the extent that the insurance represents additional compensation. The costs of such insurance when the organization is named as beneficiary are unallowable. h. Organization -furnished automobiles. That portion of the cost of organization - furnished automobiles that relates to personal use by employees (including transportation to and from work) is unallowable as fringe benefit or indirect costs regardless of whether the cost is reported as taxable income to the employees. These costs are allowable as direct costs to sponsored award when necessary for the performance of the sponsored award and approved by awarding agencies. i. Pension plan costs. (1) Costs of the organization's pension plan which are incurred in accordance with the established policies of the organization are allowable, provided: (a) Such policies meet the test of reasonableness; (b) The methods of cost allocation are not discriminatory; (c) The cost assigned to each fiscal year is determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 8 issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; and (d) The costs assigned to a given fiscal year are funded for all plan participants within six months after the end of that year. However, increases to normal and past service J. pension costs caused by a delay in funding the actuarial liability beyond 30 days after each quarter of the year to which such costs are assignable are unallowable. (2) Pension plan termination insurance premiums paid pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-406) are allowable. Late payment charges on such premiums are unallowable. (3) Excise taxes on accumulated funding deficiencies and other penalties imposed under ERISA are unallowable. Incentive compensation. Incentive compensation to employees based on cost reduction, or efficient performance, suggestion awards, safety awards, etc., are allowable to the extent that the overall compensation is determined to be reasonable and such costs are paid or accrued pursuant to an agreement entered into in good faith between the organization and the employees before the services were rendered, or pursuant to an established plan followed by the organization so consistently as to imply, in effect, an agreement to make such payment. k. Severance pay. (1) Severance pay, also commonly referred to as dismissal wages, is a payment in. addition to regular salaries and wages, by organizations to workers whose employment is being terminated. Costs of severance pay are allowable only to the extent that in each case, it is required by (a) law, (b) employer-employee agreement, (c) established policy that constitutes, in 39 effect, an implied agreement on the organization's part, or (d) circumstances of the particular employment. (2) Costs of severance payments are divided into two categories as follows: (a) Actual normal turnover severance payments shall be allocated to all activities; or, where the organization provides for a reserve for normal severances, such method will be acceptable if the charge to current operations is reasonable in light of payments actually made for normal severances over a representative past period, and if amounts charged are allocated to all activities of the organization. (b) Abnormal or mass severance pay is of such a conjectural nature that measurement of costs by means of an accrual will not achieve equity to both parties. Thus, accruals for this purpose are not allowable. However, the Federal Government recognizes its obligation to participate, to the extent of its fair share, in any specific payment. Thus, allowability will be considered on a case- by-case basis in the event or occurrence. (c) Costs incurred in certain severance pay packages (commonly known as "a golden parachute" payment) which are in an amount in excess of the normal severance pay paid by the organization to an employee upon termination of employment and are paid to the employee contingent upon a change in management control over, or ownership of, the organization's assets are unallowable. (d) Severance payments to foreign nationals employed by the organization outside the United States, to the extent that the amount exceeds the customary or prevailing practices for the organization in the United States are unallowable, unless they are necessary for the performance of Federal programs and approved by awarding agencies. (e) Severance payments to foreign nationals employed by the organization outside the United States due to the termination of the foreign national as a result of the closing of, or curtailment of activities by, the organization in that country, are unallowable, unless they are necessary for the performance of Federal programs and approved by awarding agencies. 1. Training costs. See paragraph 49. m. Support of salaries and wages. (1) Charges to awards for salaries and wages, whether treated as direct costs or indirect costs, will be based on documented payrolls approved by a responsible official(s) of the organization. The distribution of salaries and wages to awards must be supported by personnel activity reports, as prescribed in subparagraph (2), except when a substitute 40 system has been approved in writing by the cognizant agency. (See subparagraph E.2 of Attachment A.) (2) Reports reflecting the distribution of activity of each employee must be maintained for all staff members (professionals and nonprofessionals) whose compensation is charged, in whole or in part, directly to awards. In addition, in order to support the allocation of indirect costs, such reports must also be maintained for other employees whose work involves two or more functions or activities if a distribution of their compensation between such functions or activities is needed in the determination of the organization's indirect cost rate(s) (e.g., an employee engaged part-time in indirect cost activities and part-time in a direct function). Reports maintained by non-profit organizations to satisfy these requirements must meet the following standards: (a) The reports must reflect an after -the - fact determination of the actual activity of each employee. Budget estimates (i.e., estimates determined before the services are performed) do not qualify as support for charges to awards. (b) Each report must account for the total activity for which employees are compensated and which is required in fulfillment of their obligations to the organization. (c) The reports must be signed by the individual employee, or by a responsible supervisory official having first hand knowledge of the activities performed by the employee, that the distribution of activity represents a reasonable estimate of the actual work performed by the employee during the periods covered by the reports. (d) The reports must be prepared at least monthly and must coincide with one or more pay periods. (3) Charges for the salaries and wages of nonprofessional employees, in addition to the supporting documentation described in subparagraphs (1) and (2), must also be supported by records indicating the total number of hours worked each day maintained in conformance with Department of Labor regulations implementing the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (29 CFR Part 516). For this purpose, the term "nonprofessional employee" shall have the same meaning as "nonexempt employee," under FLSA. (4) Salaries and wages of employees used in meeting cost sharing or matching requirements on awards must be supported in the same manner as salaries and wages claimed for reimbursement from awarding agencies. 9. Contingency provisions. Contributions to a contingency reserve or any similar provision made for events the occurrence of which cannot be foretold with certainty as to time, intensity, or with an assurance of their happening, are unallowable. The term "contingency reserve" excludes self-insurance reserves (see Attachment B, paragraphs 8.g. (3) and 22.a(2)(d)); pension funds (see paragraph 8.i): and reserves for normal severance pay (see paragraph 8.k.) 10. Defense and prosecution of criminal and civil proceedings, claims, appeals and patent infringement. a. Definitions. (1) Conviction, as used herein, means a judgment or a conviction of a criminal 41 offense by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether entered upon as a verdict or a plea, including a conviction due to a plea of nolo contendere. (2) Costs include, but are not limited to, administrative and clerical expenses; the cost of legal services, whether performed by in-house or private counsel; and the costs of the services of accountants, consultants, or others retained by the organization to assist it; costs of employees, officers and trustees, and any similar costs incurred before, during, and after commencement of a judicial or administrative proceeding that bears a direct relationship to the proceedings. (3) Fraud, as used herein, means (i) acts of fraud corruption or attempts to defraud the Federal Government or to corrupt its agents, (ii) acts that constitute a cause for debarment or suspension (as specified in agency regulations), and (iii) acts which violate the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C., sections 3729-3731, or the Anti -Kickback Act, 41 U.S.C., sections 51 and 54. (4) Penalty does not include restitution, reimbursement, or compensatory damages. (5) Proceeding includes an investigation. b. (1) Except as otherwise described herein, costs incurred in connection with any criminal, civil or administrative proceeding (including filing of a false certification) commenced by the Federal Government, or a State, local or foreign government, are not allowable if the proceeding: (1) relates to a violation of, or failure to comply with, a Federal, State, local or foreign statute or regulation by the organization (including its agents and employees), and (2) results in any of the following to the extent specifically dispositions: provided in such agreement. (a) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction. (b) In a civil or administrative proceeding involving an allegation of fraud or similar misconduct, a determination of organizational liability. (c) In the case of any civil or administrative proceeding, the imposition of a monetary penalty. (d) A final decision by an appropriate Federal official to debar or suspend the organization, to rescind or void an award, or to terminate an award for default by reason of a violation or failure to comply with a law or regulation. (e) A disposition by consent or compromise, if the action could have resulted in any of the dispositions described in (a), (b), (c) or (d). (2) If more than one proceeding involves the same alleged misconduct, the costs of all such proceedings shall be unallowable if any one of them results in one of the dispositions shown in subparagraph b.(1). c. If a proceeding referred to in subparagraph b is commenced by the Federal Government and is resolved by consent or compromise pursuant to an agreement entered into by the organization and the Federal Government, then the costs incurred by the organization in connection with such proceedings that are otherwise not allowable under subparagraph b may be allowed 42 d. If a proceeding referred to in subparagraph b is commenced by a State, local or foreign government, the authorized Federal official may allow the costs incurred by the organization for such proceedings, if such authorized official determines that the costs were incurred as a result of (1) a specific term or condition of a federally sponsored award, or (2) specific written direction of an authorized official of the sponsoring agency. e. Costs incurred in connection with proceedings described in subparagraph b, but which are not made unallowable by that subparagraph, may be allowed by the Federal Government, but only to the extent that: (1) The costs are reasonable in relation to the activities required to deal with the proceeding and the underlying cause of action; (2) Payment of the costs incurred, as allowable and allocable costs, is not prohibited by any other provision(s) of the sponsored award; (3) The costs are not otherwise recovered from the Federal Government or a third party, either directly as a result of the proceeding or otherwise; and, (4) The percentage of costs allowed does not exceed the percentage determined by an authorized Federal official to be appropriate, considering the complexity of the litigation, generally accepted principles governing the award of legal fees in civil actions involving the United States as a party, and such other factors as may be appropriate. Such percentage shall not exceed 80 percent. However, if an agreement reached under subparagraph c has explicitly considered this 80 percent limitation and permitted a higher percentage, then the full amount of costs resulting from that agreement shall be allowable. f. Costs incurred by the organization in connection with the defense of suits brought by its employees or ex-employees under section 2 of the Major Fraud Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-700), including the cost of all relief necessary to make such employee whole, where the organization was found liable or settled, are unallowable. g. Costs of legal, accounting, and consultant services, and related costs, incurred in connection with defense against Federal Government claims or appeals, antitrust suits, or the prosecution of claims or appeals against the Federal Government, are unallowable. h. Costs of legal, accounting, and consultant services, and related costs, incurred in connection with patent infringement litigation, are unallowable unless otherwise provided for in the sponsored awards. i. Costs which may be unallowable under this paragraph, including directly associated costs, shall be segregated and accounted for by the organization separately. During the pendency of any proceeding covered by subparagraphs b and f, the Federal Government shall generally withhold payment of such costs. However, if in the best interests of the Federal Government, the Federal Government may provide for conditional payment upon provision of adequate security, or other adequate assurance, and agreements by the organization to repay all unallowable costs, plus interest, if the costs are subsequently determined to be unallowable. 11. Depreciation and use allowances. a. Compensation for the use of buildings, other capital improvements, and equipment on hand may be made through 43 use allowance or depreciation. However, except as provided in Attachment B, paragraph f, a combination of the two methods may not be used in connection with a single class of fixed assets (e.g., buildings, office equipment, computer equipment, etc.). b. The computation of use allowances or depreciation shall be based on the acquisition cost of the assets involved. The acquisition cost of an asset donated to the non-profit organization by a third party shall be its fair market value at the time of the donation. c. The computation of use allowances or depreciation will exclude: (1) The cost of land; (2) Any portion of the cost of buildings and equipment borne by or donated by the Federal Government irrespective of where title was originally vested or where it presently resides; and (3) Any portion of the cost of buildings and equipment contributed by or for the non-profit organization in satisfaction of a statutory matching requirement. d. Where depreciation method is followed, the period of useful service (useful life) established in each case for usable capital assets must take into consideration such factors as type of construction, nature of the equipment used, technological developments in the particular program area, and the renewal and replacement policies followed for the individual items or classes of assets involved. The method of depreciation used to assign the cost of an asset (or group of assets) to accounting periods shall reflect the pattern of consumption of the asset during its useful life. In the absence of clear evidence indicating that the expected consumption of the asset will be significantly greater or lesser in the early portions of its useful life than in the later portions, the straight-line method shall be presumed to be the appropriate method. Depreciation methods once used shall not be changed unless approved in advance by the cognizant Federal agency. When the depreciation method is introduced for application to assets previously subject to a use allowance, the combination of use allowances and depreciation applicable to such assets must not exceed the total acquisition cost of the assets. e. When the depreciation method is used for buildings, a building's shell may be segregated from each building component (e.g., plumbing system, heating, and air conditioning system, etc.) and each item depreciated over its estimated useful life; or the entire building (i.e., the shell and all components) may be treated as a single asset and depreciated over a single useful life. f. When the depreciation method is used for a particular class of assets, no depreciation may be allowed on any such assets that, under subparagraph d, would be viewed as fully depreciated. However, a reasonable use allowance may be negotiated for such assets if warranted after taking into consideration the amount of depreciation previously charged to the Federal Government, the estimated useful life remaining at time of negotiation, the effect of any increased maintenance charges or decreased efficiency due to age, and any other factors pertinent to the utilization of the asset for the purpose contemplated. g• Where the use allowance method is followed, the use allowance for buildings and improvement (including land improvements, such as paved parking areas, fences, and 44 sidewalks) will be computed at an annual rate not exceeding two percent of acquisition cost. The use allowance for equipment will be computed at an annual rate not exceeding six and two-thirds percent of acquisition cost. When the use allowance method is used for buildings, the entire building must be treated as a single asset; the building's components (e.g., plumbing system, heating and air conditioning, etc.) cannot be segregated from the building's shell. The two percent limitation, however, need not be applied to equipment which is merely attached or fastened to the building but not permanently fixed to it and which is used as furnishings or decorations or for specialized purposes (e.g., dentist chairs and dental treatment units, counters, laboratory benches bolted to the floor, dishwashers, modular furniture, carpeting, etc.). Such equipment will be considered as not being permanently fixed to the building if it can be removed without the need for costly or extensive alterations or repairs to the building or the equipment. Equipment that meets these criteria will be subject to the 6 2/3 percent equipment use allowance limitation. h. Charges for use allowances or depreciation must be supported by adequate property records and physical inventories must be taken at least once every two years (a statistical sampling basis is acceptable) to ensure that assets exist and are usable and needed. When the depreciation method is followed, adequate depreciation records indicating the amount of depreciation taken each period must also be maintained. 12. Donations and contributions. a. Contributions or donations rendered. Contributions or donations, including cash, property, and services, made by the organization, regardless of the recipient, are unallowable. b. Donated services received: (1) Donated or volunteer services may be furnished to an organization by professional and technical personnel, consultants, and other skilled and unskilled labor. The value of these services is not reimbursable either as a direct or indirect cost. However, the value of donated services may be used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements in accordance with the Common Rule. (2)The value of donated services utilized in the performance of a direct cost activity shall, when material in amount, be considered in the determination of the non- profit organization's indirect costs or rate(s) and, accordingly, shall be allocated a proportionate share of applicable indirect costs when the following exist: (a) The aggregate value of the services is material; (b) The services are supported by a significant amount of the indirect costs incurred by the non- profit organization; and (c) The direct cost activity is not pursued primarily for the benefit of the Federal Government. (3) In those instances where there is no basis for determining the fair market value of the services rendered, the recipient and the cognizant agency shall negotiate an appropriate allocation of indirect cost to the services. (4) Where donated services directly benefit a project 45 supported by an award, the indirect costs allocated to the services will be considered as a part of the total costs of the project. Such indirect costs may be reimbursed under the award or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements. (5) The value of the donated services may be used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements under conditions described in Sec._.23 of Circular A-110. Where donated services are treated as indirect costs, indirect cost rates will separate the value of the donations so that reimbursement will not be made. c. Donated goods or space. (1) Donated goods; i.e., expendable personal property/supplies, and donated use of space may be furnished to a non-profit organization. The value of the goods and space is not reimbursable either as a direct or indirect cost. (2) The value of the donations may be used to cost sharing or matching share requirements under conditions described in Circular A-110. Where donations are treated as indirect costs, indirect meet the cost rates will separate the value of the donations so that reimbursement will not be made. 13. Employee morale, health, and welfare costs. a. The costs of employee information publications, health or first-aid clinics and/or infirmaries, recreational activities, employee counseling services, and any other expenses incurred in accordance with the non-profit organization's established practice or custom for the improvement of working conditions, employer- employee relations, employee morale, and employee performance are allowable. b. Such costs will be equitably apportioned to all activities of the non-profit organization. Income generated from any of these activities will be credited to the cost thereof unless such income has been irrevocably set over to employee welfare organizations. 14. Entertainment costs. Costs of entertainment, including amusement, diversion, and social activities and any costs directly associated with such costs (such as tickets to shows or sports events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and gratuities) are unallowable. 15. Equipment and other capital expenditures. a. For purposes of this subparagraph, the following definitions apply: (1) "Capital Expenditures" means expenditures for the acquisition cost of capital assets (equipment, buildings, land), or expenditures to make improvements to capital assets that materially increase their value or useful life. Acquisition cost means the cost of the asset including the cost to put it in place. Acquisition cost for equipment, for example, means the net invoice price of the equipment, including the cost of any modifications, attachments, accessories, or auxiliary apparatus necessary to make it usable for the purpose for which it is acquired. Ancillary charges, such as taxes, duty, protective in transit insurance, freight, and installation may be included in, or excluded from the acquisition cost in accordance with the non- profit organization's regular accounting practices. (2) "Equipment" means an article of nonexpendable, tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the capitalization level established by the non-profit organization for financial statement purposes, or $5000. 46 (3) "Special purpose equipment" means equipment which is used only for research, medical, scientific, or other technical activities. Examples of special purpose equipment include microscopes, x-ray machines, surgical instruments, and spectrometers. (4) "General purpose equipment" means equipment, which is not limited to research, medical, scientific or other technical activities. Examples include office equipment and furnishings, modular offices, telephone networks, information technology equipment and systems, air conditioning equipment, reproduction and printing equipment, and motor vehicles. b. The following rules of allowability shall apply to equipment and other capital expenditures: (1) Capital expenditures for general purpose equipment, buildings, and land are unallowable as direct charges, except where approved in advance by the awarding agency. (2) Capital expenditures for special purpose equipment are allowable as direct costs, provided that items with a unit cost of $5000 or more have the prior approval of the awarding agency. (3) Capital expenditures for improvements to land, buildings, or equipment which materially increase their value or useful life are unallowable as a direct cost except with the prior approval of the awarding agency. (4) When approved as a direct charge pursuant to paragraph 15.b.(1), (2), and (3) above, capital expenditures will be charged in the period in which the expenditure is incurred, or as otherwise determined appropriate by and negotiated with the awarding agency. (5) Equipment and other capital expenditures are unallowable as indirect costs. However, see Attachment B, paragraph 11., Depreciation and use allowance, for rules on the allowability of use allowances or depreciation on buildings, capital improvements, and equipment. Also, see Attachment B, paragraph 43., Rental costs of buildings and equipment, for rules on the allowability of rental costs for land, buildings, and equipment. (6) The unamortized portion of any equipment written off as a result of a change in capitalization levels may be recovered by continuing to claim the otherwise allowable use allowances or depreciation on the equipment, or by amortizing the amount to be written off over a period of years negotiated with the cognizant agency. 16. Fines and penalties. Costs of fines and penalties resulting from violations of, or failure of the organization to comply with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations are unallowable except when incurred as a result of compliance with specific provisions of an award or instructions in writing from the awarding agency. 17. Fund raising and investment management costs. a. Costs of organized fund raising, including financial campaigns, endowment drives, solicitation of gifts and bequests, and similar expenses incurred solely to raise capital or obtain contributions are unallowable. b. Costs of investment counsel and staff and similar expenses incurred solely to enhance income from investments are unallowable. c. Fund raising and investment activities shall be allocated an appropriate share of indirect costs under the conditions described in 47 subparagraph B.3 of Attachment A. 18. Gains and losses on depreciable assets. a. (1) Gains and losses on sale, retirement, or other disposition of depreciable property shall be included in the year in which they occur as credits or charges to cost grouping(s) in which the depreciation applicable to such property was included. The amount of the gain or loss to be included as a credit or charge to the appropriate cost grouping(s) shall be the difference between the amount realized on the property and the undepreciated basis of the property. (2) Gains and losses on the disposition of depreciable property shall not be recognized as a separate credit or charge under the following conditions: (a) The gain or loss is processed through a depreciation account and is reflected in the depreciation allowable under paragraph 11. (b) The property is given in exchange as part of the purchase price of a similar item and the gain or loss is taken into account in determining the depreciation cost basis of the new item. (c) A loss results from the failure to maintain permissible insurance, except as otherwise provided in Attachment B, paragraph 22. (d) Compensation for the use of the property was provided through use allowances in lieu of depreciation in accordance with paragraph 9. (e) Gains and losses arising from mass or extraordinary sales, retirements, or other dispositions shall be considered on a case- by-case basis. b. Gains or losses of any nature arising from the sale or exchange of property other than the property covered in subparagraph a shall be excluded in computing award costs. 19. Goods or services for personal use. Costs of goods or services for personal use of the organization's employees are unallowable regardless of whether the cost is reported as taxable income to the employees. 20. Housing and personal living expenses. a. Costs of housing (e.g., depreciation, maintenance, utilities, furnishings, rent, etc.), housing allowances and personal living expenses for/of the organization's officers are unallowable as fringe benefit or indirect costs regardless of whether the cost is reported as taxable income to the employees. These costs are allowable as direct costs to sponsored award when necessary for the performance of the sponsored award and approved by awarding agencies. b. The term "officers" includes current and past officers and employees. 21. Idle facilities and idle capacity. a. As used in this section the following terms have the meanings set forth below: (1) "Facilities" means land and buildings or any portion thereof, equipment individually or collectively, or any other tangible capital asset, wherever located, and whether owned or leased by the non-profit organization. (2) "Idle facilities" means 48 completely unused facilities that are excess to the non- profit organization's current needs. (3) "Idle capacity" means the unused capacity of partially used facilities. It is the difference between: (a) that which a facility could achieve under 100 percent operating time on a one -shift basis less operating interruptions resulting from time lost for repairs, setups, unsatisfactory materials, and other normal delays; and (b) the extent to which the facility was actually used to meet demands during the accounting period. A multi -shift basis should be used if it can be shown that this amount of usage would normally be expected for the type of facility involved. (4) "Cost of idle facilities or idle capacity" means costs such as maintenance, repair, housing, rent, and other related costs, e.g., insurance, interest, property taxes and depreciation or use allowances. b. The costs of idle facilities are unallowable except to the extent that: (1) They are necessary to meet fluctuations in workload; or (2) Although not necessary to meet fluctuations in workload, they were necessary when acquired and are now idle because of changes in program requirements, efforts to achieve more economical operations, reorganization, termination, or other causes which could not have been reasonably foreseen. Under the exception stated in this subparagraph, costs of idle facilities are allowable for a reasonable period of time, ordinarily not to exceed one year, depending on the initiative taken to use, lease, or dispose of such facilities. c. The costs of idle capacity are normal costs of doing business and are a factor in the normal fluctuations of usage or indirect cost rates from period to period. Such costs are allowable, provided that the capacity is reasonably anticipated to be necessary or was originally reasonable and is not subject to reduction or elimination by use on other Federal awards, subletting, renting, or sale, in accordance with sound business, economic, or security practices. Widespread idle capacity throughout an entire facility or among a group of assets having substantially the same function may be considered idle facilities. 22. Insurance and indemnification. a. Insurance includes insurance which the organization is required to carry, or which is approved, under the terms of the award and any other insurance which the organization maintains in connection with the general conduct of its operations. This paragraph does not apply to insurance which represents fringe benefits for employees (see subparagraphs 8.g and 8.i(2)). (1) Costs of insurance required or approved, and maintained, pursuant to the award are allowable. (2) Costs of other insurance maintained by the organization in connection with the general conduct of its operations are allowable subject to the following limitations: (a) Types and extent of coverage shall be in accordance with sound business practice and the rates and premiums shall be reasonable under the circumstances. (b) Costs allowed for business interruption or other similar insurance shall be limited to exclude coverage of management fees. (c) Costs of insurance or of any provisions for a reserve covering 49 the risk of loss or damage to Federal property are allowable only to the extent that the organization is liable for such loss or damage. (d) Provisions for a reserve under a self- insurance program are allowable to the extent that types of coverage, extent of coverage, rates, and premiums would have been allowed had insurance been purchased to cover the risks. However, provision for known or reasonably estimated self-insured liabilities, which do not become payable for more than one year after the provision is made, shall not exceed the present value of the liability. (e) Costs of insurance on the lives of trustees, officers, or other employees holding positions of similar responsibilities are allowable only to the extent that the insurance represents additional compensation (see subparagraph 8.g(4)). The cost of such insurance when the organization is identified as the beneficiary is unallowable. (f) Insurance against defects. Costs of insurance with respect to any costs incurred to correct defects in the organization's materials or workmanship are unallowable. (g) Medical liability (malpractice) insurance. Medical liability insurance is an allowable cost of Federal research programs only to the extent that the Federal research programs involve human subjects or training of participants in research techniques. Medical liability insurance costs shall be treated as a direct cost and shall be assigned to individual projects based on the manner in which the insurer allocates the risk to the population covered by the insurance. (3) Actual losses which could have been covered by permissible insurance (through the purchase of insurance or a self-insurance program) are unallowable unless expressly provided for in the award, except: (a) Costs incurred because of losses not covered under nominal deductible insurance coverage provided in keeping with sound business practice are allowable. (b) Minor losses not covered by insurance, such as spoilage, breakage, and disappearance of supplies, which occur in the ordinary course of operations, are allowable. b. Indemnification includes securing the organization against liabilities to third persons and any other loss or damage, not compensated by insurance or otherwise. The Federal Government is obligated to indemnify the organization only to the extent expressly provided in the award. 23. Interest. a. Costs incurred for interest on borrowed capital, temporary use of endowment funds, or the use of the non- profit organization's own funds, however represented, are unallowable. However, interest on debt incurred after September 29, 1995 to acquire or replace capital assets (including 50 renovations, alterations, equipment, land, and capital assets acquired through capital leases), acquired after September 29, 1995 and used in support of Federal awards is allowable, provided that: (1) For facilities acquisitions (excluding renovations and alterations) costing over $10 million where the Federal Government's reimbursement is expected to equal or exceed 40 percent of an asset's cost, the non-profit organization prepares, prior to the acquisition or replacement of the capital asset(s), a justification that demonstrates the need for the facility in the conduct of federally sponsored activities. Upon request, the needs justification must be provided to the Federal agency with cost cognizance authority as a prerequisite to the continued allowability of interest on debt and depreciation related to the facility. The needs justification for the acquisition of a facility should include, at a minimum, the following: (a) A statement of purpose and justification for facility acquisition or replacement (b) A statement as to why current facilities are not adequate (c) A statement of planned future use of the facility (d) A description of the financing agreement to be arranged for the facility (e) A summary of the building contract with estimated cost information and statement of source and use of funds (f) A schedule of planned occupancy dates (2) For facilities costing over $500,000, the non-profit organization prepares, prior to the acquisition or replacement of the facility, a lease/purchase analysis in accordance with the provisions of Sec. _.30 through .37 of Circular A- 110, which shows that a financed purchase or capital lease is less costly to the organization than other leasing alternatives, on a net present value basis. Discount rates used should be equal to the non-profit organization's anticipated interest rates and should be no higher than the fair market rate available to the non-profit organization from an unrelated ("arm's length") third -party. The lease/purchase analysis shall include a comparison of the net present value of the projected total cost comparisons of both alternatives over the period the asset is expected to be used by the non-profit organization. The cost comparisons associated with purchasing the facility shall include the estimated purchase price, anticipated operating and maintenance costs (including property taxes, if applicable) not included in the debt financing, less any estimated asset salvage value at the end of the period defined above. The cost comparison for a capital lease shall include the estimated total lease payments, any estimated bargain purchase option, operating and maintenance costs, and taxes not included in the capital leasing arrangement, less any estimated credits due under the lease at the end of the period defined above. Projected operating lease costs shall be based on the anticipated cost of leasing comparable facilities at fair market rates under rental agreements that would be renewed or reestablished over the period defined above, and any expected maintenance costs and allowable property taxes to be borne by the non- profit organization directly or as part of the lease arrangement. 51 (3) The actual interest cost claimed is predicated upon interest rates that are no higher than the fair market rate available to the non- profit organization from an unrelated ("arm's length") third party. (4) Investment earnings, including interest income, on bond or loan principal, pending payment of the construction or acquisition costs, are used to offset allowable interest cost. Arbitrage earnings reportable to the Internal Revenue Service are not required to be offset against allowable interest costs. (5) Reimbursements are limited to the least costly alternative based on the total cost analysis required under subparagraph (b). For example, if an operating lease is determined to be less costly than purchasing through debt financing, then reimbursement is limited to the amount determined if leasing had been used. In all cases where a lease/purchase analysis is performed, Federal reimbursement shall be based upon the least expensive alternative. (6) Non-profit organizations are also subject to the following conditions: (a) Interest on debt incurred to finance or refinance assets acquired before or reacquired after September 29, 1995, is not allowable. (b) Interest attributable to fully depreciated assets is unallowable. (c) For debt arrangements over $1 million, unless the non-profit organization makes an initial equity contribution to the asset purchase of 25 percent or more, non- profit organizations shall reduce claims for interest expense by an amount equal to imputed interest earnings on excess cash flow, which is to be calculated as follows. Annually, non-profit organizations shall prepare a cumulative (from the inception of the project) report of monthly cash flows that includes inflows and outflows, regardless of the funding source. Inflows consist of depreciation expense, amortization of capitalized construction interest, and annual interest expense. For cash flow calculations, the annual inflow figures shall be divided by the number of months in the year (usually 12) that the building is in service for monthly amounts. Outflows consist of initial equity contributions, debt principal payments (less the pro rata share attributable to the unallowable costs of land) and interest payments. Where cumulative inflows exceed cumulative outflows, interest shall be calculated on the excess inflows for that period and be treated as a reduction to allowable interest expense. The rate of interest to be used to compute earnings on excess cash flows shall be the three month Treasury Bill closing rate as of the last business day of that month. (d) Substantial relocation of federally sponsored activities from a facility financed by indebtedness, the cost of which was funded in whole or part through Federal reimbursements, to another facility prior to the expiration of a period of 20 years requires notice to the 52 Federal cognizant agency. The extent of the relocation, the amount of the Federal participation in the financing, and the depreciation and interest charged to date may require negotiation and/or downward adjustments of replacement space charged to Federal programs in the future. (e) The allowable costs to acquire facilities and equipment are limited to a fair market value available to the non- profit organization from an unrelated ("arm's length") third party. b. For non-profit organizations subject to "full coverage"' under the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) as defined at 48 CFR 9903.201, the interest allowability provisions of subparagraph a do not apply. Instead, these organizations' sponsored agreements are subject to CAS 414 (48 CFR 9903.414), cost of money as an element of the cost of facilities capital, and CAS 417 (48 CFR 9903.417), cost of money as an element of the cost of capital assets under construction. c. The following definitions are to be used for purposes of this paragraph: (1) Re -acquired assets means assets held by the non-profit organization prior to September 29, 1995 that have again come to be held by the organization, whether through repurchase or refinancing. It does not include assets acquired to replace older assets. (2) Initial equity contribution means the amount or value of contributions made by non-profit organizations for the acquisition of the asset or prior to occupancy of facilities. (3) Asset costs means the capitalizable costs of an asset, including construction costs, acquisition costs, and other such costs capitalized in accordance with GAAP. 24. Labor relations costs. Costs incurred in maintaining satisfactory relations between the organization and its employees, including costs of labor management committees, employee publications, and other related activities are allowable. 25. Lobbying. a. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Circular, costs associated with the following activities are unallowable: (1) Attempts to influence the outcomes of any Federal, State, or local election, referendum, initiative, or similar procedure, through in kind or cash contributions, endorsements, publicity, or similar activity; (2) Establishing, administering, contributing to, or paying the expenses of a political party, campaign, political action committee, or other organization established for the purpose of influencing the outcomes of elections; (3) Any attempt to influence: (i) The introduction of Federal or State legislation; or (ii) the enactment or modification of any pending Federal or State legislation through communication with any member or employee of the Congress or State legislature (including efforts to influence State or local officials to engage in similar lobbying activity), or with any Government official or employee in connection with a decision to sign or veto enrolled legislation; (4) Any attempt to influence: (i) The introduction of Federal or State legislation; or (ii) the enactment or modification of any pending Federal or State legislation by preparing, distributing or using publicity or propaganda, or by urging 53 members of the general public or any segment thereof to contribute to or participate in any mass demonstration, march, rally, fundraising drive, lobbying campaign or letter writing or telephone campaign; or (5) Legislative liaison activities, including attendance at legislative sessions or committee hearings, gathering information regarding legislation, and analyzing the effect of legislation, when such activities are carried on in support of or in knowing preparation for an effort to engage in unallowable lobbying. b. The following activities are excepted from the coverage of subparagraph a: (1) Providing a technical and factual presentation of information on a topic directly related to the performance of a grant, contract or other agreement through hearing testimony, statements or letters to the Congress or a State legislature, or subdivision, member, or cognizant staff member thereof, in response to a documented request (including a Congressional Record notice requesting testimony or statements for the record at a regularly scheduled hearing) made by the recipient member, legislative body or subdivision, or a cognizant staff member thereof; provided such information is readily obtainable and can be readily put in deliverable form; and further provided that costs under this section for travel, lodging or meals are unallowable unless incurred to offer testimony at a regularly scheduled Congressional hearing pursuant to a written request for such presentation made by the Chairman or Ranking Minority Member of the Committee or Subcommittee conducting such hearing. (2) Any lobbying made unallowable by subparagraph a(3) to influence State legislation in order to directly reduce the cost, or to avoid material impairment of the organization's authority to perform the grant, contract, or other agreement. (3) Any activity specifically authorized by statute to be undertaken with funds from the grant, contract, or other agreement. c. (1) When an organization seeks reimbursement for indirect costs, total lobbying costs shall be separately identified in the indirect cost rate proposal, and thereafter treated as other unallowable activity costs in accordance with the procedures of subparagraph B.3 of Attachment A. (2) Organizations shall submit, as part of the annual indirect cost rate proposal, a certification that the requirements and standards of this paragraph have been complied with. (3) Organizations shall maintain adequate records to demonstrate that the determination of costs as being allowable or unallowable pursuant to paragraph 25 complies with the requirements of this Circular. (4) Time logs, calendars, or similar records shall not be required to be created for purposes of complying with this paragraph during any particular calendar month when: (1) the employee engages in lobbying (as defined in subparagraphs (a) and (b)) 25 percent or less of the employee's compensated hours of employment during that calendar month, and (2) within the preceding five- year period, the organization has not materially misstated allowable or unallowable costs of any nature, including legislative lobbying costs. When conditions (1) and (2) are met, organizations are not required to establish records to support the allowabliliy of claimed costs in addition to records already required or maintained. Also, when 54 conditions (1) and (2) are met, the absence of time logs, calendars, or similar records will not serve as a basis for disallowing costs by contesting estimates of lobbying time spent by employees during a calendar month. (5) Agencies shall establish procedures for resolving in advance, in consultation with OMB, any significant questions or disagreements concerning the interpretation or application of paragraph 25. Any such advance resolution shall be binding in any subsequent settlements, audits or investigations with respect to that grant or contract for purposes of interpretation of this Circular; provided, however, that this shall not be construed to prevent a contractor or grantee from contesting the lawfulness of such a determination. d. Executive lobbying costs. Costs incurred in attempting to improperly influence either directly or indirectly, an employee or officer of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government to give consideration or to act regarding a sponsored agreement or a regulatory matter are unallowable. Improper influence means any influence that induces or tends to induce a Federal employee or officer to give consideration or to act regarding a federally sponsored agreement or regulatory matter on any basis other than the merits of the matter. 26. Losses on other sponsored agreements or contracts. Any excess of costs over income on any award is unallowable as a cost of any other award. This includes, but is not limited to, the organization's contributed portion by reason of cost sharing agreements or any under- recoveries through negotiation of lump sums for, or ceilings on, indirect costs. 27. Maintenance and repair costs. Costs incurred for necessary maintenance, repair, or upkeep of buildings and equipment (including Federal property unless otherwise provided for) which neither add to the permanent value of the property nor appreciably prolong its intended life, but keep it in an efficient operating condition, are allowable. Costs incurred for improvements which add to the permanent value of the buildings and equipment or appreciably prolong their intended life shall be treated as capital expenditures (see paragraph 15). 28. Materials and supplies costs. a. Costs incurred for materials, supplies, and fabricated parts necessary to carry out a Federal award are allowable. b. Purchased materials and supplies shall be charged at their actual prices, net of applicable credits. Withdrawals from general stores or stockrooms should be charged at their actual net cost under any recognized method of pricing inventory withdrawals, consistently applied. Incoming transportation charges are a proper part of materials and supplies costs. c. Only materials and supplies actually used for the performance of a Federal award may be charged as direct costs. d. Where federally donated or furnished materials are used in performing the Federal award, such materials will be used without charge. 29. Meetings and conferences. Costs of meetings and conferences, the primary purpose of which is the dissemination of technical information, are allowable. This includes costs of meals, transportation, rental of facilities, speakers' fees, and other items incidental to such meetings or conferences. But see Attachment B, paragraphs 14., Entertainment costs, and 33., Participant support costs. 30. Memberships, subscriptions, and professional activity costs. business, technical, and professional organizations are allowable. b. Costs of the non-profit organization's subscriptions to business, professional, and technical periodicals are allowable. c. Costs of membership in any civic or community organization are allowable with prior approval by Federal cognizant agency. d. Costs of membership in any country club or social or dining club or organization are unallowable. 31. Organization costs. Expenditures, such as incorporation fees, brokers' fees, fees to promoters, organizers or management consultants, attorneys, accountants, or investment counselors, whether or not employees of the organization, in connection with establishment or reorganization of an organization, are unallowable except with prior approval of the awarding agency. 32. Page charges in professional journals. Page charges for professional journal publications are allowable as a necessary part of research costs, where: a. The research papers report work supported by the Federal Government; and b. The charges are levied impartially on all research papers published by the journal, whether or not by federally sponsored authors. 33. Participant support costs. Participant support costs are direct costs for items such as stipends or subsistence allowances, travel allowances, and registration fees paid to or on behalf of participants or trainees (but not employees) in connection with meetings, conferences, symposia, or training projects. These costs are allowable with the prior approval of the awarding agency. 34. Patent costs. a. Costs of the non-profit a. The following costs relating organization's membership in to patent and copyright 55 matters are allowable: (i) cost of preparing disclosures, reports, and other documents required by the Federal award and of searching the art to the extent necessary to make such disclosures; (ii) cost of preparing documents and any other patent costs in connection with the filing and prosecution of a United States patent application where title or royalty -free license is required by the Federal Government to be conveyed to the Federal Government; and (iii) general counseling services relating to patent and copyright matters, such as advice on patent and copyright laws, regulations, clauses, and employee agreements (but see paragraphs 37., Professional services costs, and 44., Royalties and other costs for use of patents and copyrights). b. The following costs related to patent and copyright matter are unallowable: (1) Cost of preparing disclosures, reports, and other documents and of searching the art to the extent necessary to make disclosures not required by the award (2) Costs in connection with filing and prosecuting any foreign patent application, or any United States patent application, where the Federal award does not require conveying title or a royalty -free license to the Federal Government (but see paragraph 45., Royalties and other costs for use of patents and copyrights). 35. Plant and homeland security costs. Necessary and reasonable expenses incurred for routine and homeland security to protect facilities, personnel, and work products are allowable. Such costs include, but are not limited to, wages and uniforms of personnel engaged in security activities; equipment; barriers; contractual security services; consultants; etc. Capital expenditures for homeland and plant security purposes are subject to paragraph 15., Equipment and other 56 capital expenditures, of this Circular. 36. Pre -agreement costs. Pre -award costs are those incurred prior to the effective date of the award directly pursuant to the negotiation and in anticipation of the award where such costs are necessary to comply with the proposed delivery schedule or period of performance. Such costs are allowable only to the extent that they would have been allowable if incurred after the date of the award and only with the written approval of the awarding agency. 37. Professional services costs. a. Costs of professional and consultant services rendered by persons who are members of a particular profession or possess a special skill, and who are not officers or employees of the non-profit organization, are allowable, subject to subparagraphs b and c when reasonable in relation to the services rendered and when not contingent upon recovery of the costs from the Federal Government. In addition, legal and related services are limited under Attachment B, paragraph 10. b. In determining the allowability of costs in a particular case, no single factor or any special combination of factors is necessarily determinative. However, the following factors are relevant: (1) The nature and scope of the service rendered in relation to the service required. (2) The necessity of contracting for the service, considering the non-profit organization's capability in the particular area. (3) The past pattern of such costs, particularly in the years prior to Federal awards. (4) The impact of Federal awards on the non-profit organization's business (i.e., what new problems have arisen). (5) Whether the proportion of Federal work to the non- profit organization's total business is such as to influence the non-profit organization in favor of incurring the cost, particularly where the services rendered are not of a continuing nature and have little relationship to work under Federal grants and contracts. (6) Whether the service can be performed more economically by direct employment rather than contracting. (7) The qualifications of the individual or concern rendering the service and the customary fees charged, especially on non -Federal awards. (8) Adequacy of the contractual agreement for the service (e.g., description of the service, estimate of time required, rate of compensation, and termination provisions). c. In addition to the factors in subparagraph b, retainer fees to be allowable must be supported by evidence of bona fide services available or rendered 38. Publication and printing costs. a. Publication costs include the costs of printing (including the processes of composition, plate -making, press work, binding, and the end products produced by such processes), distribution, promotion, mailing, and general handling. Publication costs also include page charges in professional publications. b. If these costs are not identifiable with a particular cost objective, they should be allocated as indirect costs to all benefiting activities of the non-profit organization. c. Page charges for professional journal publications are 57 allowable as a necessary part of research costs where: (1) The research papers report work supported by the Federal Government: and (2) The charges are levied impartially on all research papers published by the journal, whether or not by federally sponsored authors. 39. Rearrangement and alteration costs. Costs incurred for ordinary or normal rearrangement and alteration of facilities are allowable. Special arrangement and alteration costs incurred specifically for the project are allowable with the prior approval of the awarding agency. 40. Reconversion costs. Costs incurred in the restoration or rehabilitation of the non-profit organization's facilities to approximately the same condition existing immediately prior to commencement of Federal awards, less costs related to normal wear and tear, are allowable. 41. Recruiting costs. a. Subject to subparagraphs b, c, and d, and provided that the size of the staff recruited and maintained is in keeping with workload requirements, costs of "help wanted" advertising, operating costs of an employment office necessary to secure and maintain an adequate staff, costs of operating an aptitude and educational testing program, travel costs of employees while engaged in recruiting personnel, travel costs of applicants for interviews for prospective employment, and relocation costs incurred incident to recruitment of new employees, are allowable to the extent that such costs are incurred pursuant to a well-managed recruitment program. Where the organization uses employment agencies, costs that are not in excess of standard commercial rates for such services are allowable. b. In publications, costs of help wanted advertising that includes color, includes advertising material for other than recruitment purposes, or is excessive in size (taking into consideration recruitment purposes for which intended and normal organizational practices in this respect), are unallowable. c. Costs of help wanted advertising, special emoluments, fringe benefits, and salary allowances incurred to attract professional personnel from other organizations that do not meet the test of reasonableness or do not conform with the established practices of the organization, are unallowable. d. Where relocation costs incurred incident to recruitment of a new employee have been allowed either as an allocable direct or indirect cost, and the newly hired employee resigns for reasons within his control within twelve months after being hired, the organization will be required to refund or credit such relocation costs to the Federal Government. 42. Relocation costs. a. Relocation costs are costs incident to the permanent change of duty assignment (for an indefinite period or for a stated period of not less than 12 months) of an existing employee or upon recruitment of a new employee. Relocation costs are allowable, subject to the limitation described in subparagraphs b, c, and d, provided that: (1) The move is for the benefit of the employer. (2) Reimbursement to the employee is in accordance with an established written policy consistently followed by the employer. (3) The reimbursement does not exceed the employee's actual (or reasonably estimated) expenses. 58 b. Allowable relocation costs for current employees are limited to the following: (1) The costs of transportation of the employee, members of his immediate family and his household, and personal effects to the new location. (2) The costs of finding a new home, such as advance trips by employees and spouses to locate living quarters and temporary lodging during the transition period, up to maximum period of 30 days, including advance trip time. (3) Closing costs, such as brokerage, legal, and appraisal fees, incident to the disposition of the employee's former home. These costs, together with those described in (4), are limited to 8 percent of the sales price of the employee's former home. (4) The continuing costs of ownership of the vacant former home after the settlement or lease date of the employee's new permanent home, such as maintenance of buildings and grounds (exclusive of fixing up expenses), utilities, taxes, and property insurance. (5) Other necessary and reasonable expenses normally incident to relocation, such as the costs of canceling an unexpired lease, disconnecting and reinstalling household appliances, and purchasing insurance against loss of or damages to personal property. The cost of canceling an unexpired lease is limited to three times the monthly rental. c. Allowable relocation costs for new employees are limited to those described in (1) and (2) of subparagraph b. When relocation costs incurred incident to the recruitment of new employees have been allowed either as a direct or indirect cost and the employee resigns for reasons within his control within 12 months after hire, the organization shall refund or credit the Federal Government for its share of the cost. However, the costs of travel to an overseas location shall be considered travel costs in accordance with paragraph 50 and not relocation costs for the purpose of this paragraph if dependents are not permitted at the location for any reason and the costs do not include costs of transporting household goods. d. The following costs related to relocation are unallowable: (1) Fees and other costs associated with acquiring a new home. (2) A loss on the sale of a former home. (3) Continuing mortgage principal and interest payments on a home being sold. (4) Income taxes paid by an employee related to reimbursed relocation costs. 43. Rental costs of buildings and equipment. a. Subject to the limitations described in subparagraphs b. through d. of this paragraph 43, rental costs are allowable to the extent that the rates are reasonable in light of such factors as: rental costs of comparable property, if any; market conditions in the area; alternatives available; and, the type, life expectancy, condition, and value of the property leased. Rental arrangements should be reviewed periodically to determine if circumstances have changed and other options are available. b. Rental costs under "sale and lease back" arrangements are allowable only up to the amount that would be allowed had the non-profit organization continued to own the property. This amount would include expenses such as depreciation or use allowance, maintenance, taxes, and insurance. 59 c. Rental costs under "less - than -arms -length" leases are allowable only up to the amount (as explained in subparagraph b. of this paragraph 43.) that would be allowed had title to the property vested in the non- profit organization. For this purpose, a less -than -arms - length lease is one under which one party to the lease agreement is able to control or substantially influence the actions of the other. Such leases include, but are not limited to those between (i) divisions of a non-profit organization; (ii) non-profit organizations under common control through common officers, directors, or members; and (iii) a non- profit organization and a director, trustee, officer, or key employee of the non- profit organization or his immediate family, either directly or through corporations, trusts, or similar arrangements in which they hold a controlling interest. For example, a non- profit organization may establish a separate corporation for the sole purpose of owning property and leasing it back to the non-profit organization. d. Rental costs under leases which are required to be treated as capital leases under GAAP are allowable only up to the amount (as explained in subparagraph b) that would be allowed had the non-profit organization purchased the property on the date the lease agreement was executed. The provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement 13, Accounting for Leases, shall be used to determine whether a lease is a capital lease. Interest costs related to capital leases are allowable to the extent they meet the criteria in subparagraph 23. Unallowable costs include amounts paid for profit, management fees, and taxes that would not have been incurred had the non-profit organization purchased the facility. 44. Royalties and other costs for use of patents and copyrights. a. Royalties on a patent or copyright or amortization of the cost of acquiring by purchase a copyright, patent, or rights thereto, necessary for the proper performance of the award are allowable unless: (1) The Federal Government has a license or the right to free use of the patent or copyright. (2) The patent or copyright has been adjudicated to be invalid, or has been administratively determined to be invalid. (3) The patent or copyright is considered to be unenforceable. (4) The patent or copyright is expired. b. Special care should be exercised in determining reasonableness where the royalties may have arrived at as a result of less -than - arm's -length bargaining, e.g.: (1) Royalties paid to persons, including corporations, affiliated with the non-profit organization. (2) Royalties paid to unaffiliated parties, including corporations, under an agreement entered into in contemplation that a Federal award would be made. (3) Royalties paid under an agreement entered into after an award is made to a non- profit organization. c. In any case involving a patent or copyright formerly owned by the non-profit organization, the amount of royalty allowed should not exceed the cost which would have been allowed had the non-profit organization retained title thereto. 45. Selling and marketing. Costs of selling and marketing any products or services of the non-profit organization are unallowable (unless allowed under Attachment B, paragraph 1. as allowable public relations cost. However, these costs are 60 allowable as direct costs, with prior approval by awarding agencies, when they are necessary for the performance of Federal programs. 46. Specialized service facilities. a. The costs of services provided by highly complex or specialized facilities operated by the non-profit organization, such as computers, wind tunnels, and reactors are allowable, provided the charges for the services meet the conditions of either 46 b. or c. and, in addition, take into account any items of income or Federal financing that qualify as applicable credits under Attachment A, subparagraph A.S. of this Circular. b. The costs of such services, when material, must be charged directly to applicable awards based on actual usage of the services on the basis of a schedule of rates or established methodology that (i) does not discriminate against federally supported activities of the non-profit organization, including usage by the non-profit organization for internal purposes, and (ii) is designed to recover only the aggregate costs of the services. The costs of each service shall consist normally of both its direct costs and its allocable share of all indirect costs. Rates shall be adjusted at least biennially, and shall take into consideration over/under applied costs of the previous period(s). c. Where the costs incurred for a service are not material, they may be allocated as indirect costs. d. Under some extraordinary circumstances, where it is in the best interest of the Federal Government and the institution to establish alternative costing arrangements, such arrangements may be worked out with the cognizant Federal agency. 47. Taxes. a. In general, taxes which the organization is required to pay and which are paid or accrued in accordance with GAAP, and payments made to local governments in lieu of taxes which are commensurate with the local government services received are allowable, except for (i) taxes from which exemptions are available to the organization directly or which are available to the organization based on an exemption afforded the Federal Government and in the latter case when the awarding agency makes available the necessary exemption certificates, (ii) special assessments on land which represent capital improvements, and (iii) Federal income taxes. b. Any refund of taxes, and any payment to the organization of interest thereon, which were allowed as award costs, will be credited either as a cost reduction or cash refund, as appropriate, to the Federal Government. 48. Termination costs applicable to sponsored agreements. Termination of awards generally gives rise to the incurrence of costs, or the need for special treatment of costs, which would not have arisen had the Federal award not been terminated. Cost principles covering these items are set forth below. They are to be used in conjunction with the other provisions of this Circular in termination situations. a. The cost of items reasonably usable on the non-profit organization's other work shall not be allowable unless the non-profit organization submits evidence that it would not retain such items at cost without sustaining a loss. In deciding whether such items are reasonably usable on other work of the non-profit organization, the awarding agency should consider the non-profit organization's plans and orders for current and scheduled activity. 61 Contemporaneous purchases of common items by the non- profit organization shall be regarded as evidence that such items are reasonably usable on the non-profit organization's other work. Any acceptance of common items as allocable to the terminated portion of the Federal award shall be limited to the extent that the quantities of such items on hand, in transit, and on order are in excess of the reasonable quantitative requirements of other work. b. If in a particular case, despite all reasonable efforts by the non-profit organization, certain costs cannot be discontinued immediately after the effective date of termination, such costs are generally allowable within the limitations set forth in this Circular, except that any such costs continuing after termination due to the negligent or willful failure of the non-profit organization to discontinue such costs shall be unallowable. c. Loss of useful value of special tooling, machinery, and is generally allowable if: (1) Such special tooling, special machinery, or equipment is not reasonably capable of use in the other work of the non-profit organization, (2) The interest of the Federal Government is protected by transfer of title or by other means deemed appropriate by the awarding agency, and (3) The loss of useful value for any one terminated Federal award is limited to that portion of the acquisition cost which bears the same ratio to the total acquisition cost as the terminated portion of the Federal award bears to the entire terminated Federal award and other Federal awards for which the special tooling, special machinery, or equipment was acquired. d. Rental costs under unexpired leases are generally allowable where clearly shown to have been reasonably necessary for the performance of the terminated Federal award less the residual value of such leases, if: (1) the amount of such rental claimed does not exceed the reasonable use value of the property leased for the period of the Federal award and such further period as may be reasonable, and (2) the non-profit organization makes all reasonable efforts to terminate, assign, settle, or otherwise reduce the cost of such lease. There also may be included the cost of alterations of such leased property, provided such alterations were necessary for the performance of the Federal award, and of reasonable restoration required by the provisions of the lease. e. Settlement expenses including the following are generally allowable: (1) Accounting, legal, clerical, and similar costs reasonably necessary for: (a) The preparation and presentation to the awarding agency of settlement claims and supporting data with respect to the terminated portion of the Federal award, unless the termination is for default (see Subpart .61 of Circular A-110); and (b) The termination and settlement of subawards. (2) Reasonable costs for the storage, transportation, protection, and disposition of property provided by the Federal Government or acquired or produced for the Federal award, except when grantees or contractors are reimbursed for disposals at a predetermined amount in accordance with Subparts 62 _.32 through .37 of Circular A-110. (3) Indirect costs related to salaries and wages incurred as settlement expenses in subparagraphs (1) and (2). Normally, such indirect costs shall be limited to fringe benefits, occupancy cost, and immediate supervision. f. Claims under sub awards, including the allocable portion of claims which are common to the Federal award, and to other work of the non- profit organization are generally allowable. An appropriate share of the non-profit organization's indirect expense may be allocated to the amount of settlements with subcontractors and/or subgrantees, provided that the amount allocated is otherwise consistent with the basic guidelines contained in Attachment A. The indirect expense so allocated shall exclude the same and similar costs claimed directly or indirectly as settlement expenses. 49. Training costs. a. Costs of preparation and maintenance of a program of instruction including but not limited to on-the-job, classroom, and apprenticeship training, designed to increase the vocational effectiveness of employees, including training materials, textbooks, salaries or wages of trainees (excluding overtime compensation which might arise therefrom), and (i) salaries of the director of training and staff when the training program is conducted by the organization; or (ii) tuition and fees when the training is in an institution not operated by the organization, are allowable. b. Costs of part-time education, at an undergraduate or post- graduate college level, including that provided at the organization's own facilities, are allowable only when the course or degree pursued is relative to the field in which the employee is now working or may reasonably be expected to work, and are limited to: (1) Training materials. (2) Textbooks. (3) Fees charges by the educational institution. (4) Tuition charged by the educational institution or, in lieu of tuition, instructors' salaries and the related share of indirect costs of the educational institution to the extent that the sum thereof is not in excess of the tuition which would have been paid to the participating educational institution. (5) Salaries and related costs of instructors who are employees of the organization. (6) Straight -time compensation of each employee for time spent attending classes during working hours not in excess of 156 hours per year and only to the extent that circumstances do not permit the operation of classes or attendance at classes after regular working hours; otherwise, such compensation is unallowable. c. Costs of tuition, fees, training materials, and textbooks (but not subsistence, salary, or any other emoluments) in connection with full-time education, including that provided at the organization's own facilities, at a post- graduate (but not undergraduate) college level, are allowable only when the course or degree pursued is related to the field in which the employee is now working or may reasonably be expected to work, and only where the costs receive the prior approval of the awarding agency. Such costs are limited to the costs attributable to a total period not to exceed one school year for each employee so trained. In unusual cases the period may be extended. 63 d. Costs of attendance of up to 16 weeks per employee per year at specialized programs specifically designed to enhance the effectiveness of executives or managers or to prepare employees for such positions are allowable. Such costs include enrollment fees, training materials, textbooks and related charges, employees' salaries, subsistence, and travel. Costs allowable under this paragraph do not include those for courses that are part of a degree -oriented curriculum, which are allowable only to the extent set forth in subparagraphs b and c. e. Maintenance expense, and normal depreciation or fair rental, on facilities owned or leased by the organization for training purposes are allowable to the extent set forth in paragraphs 11, 27, and 50. f. Contributions or donations to educational or training institutions, including the donation of facilities or other properties, and scholarships or fellowships, are unallowable. g - Training and education costs in excess of those otherwise allowable under subparagraphs b and c may be allowed with prior approval of the awarding agency. To be considered for approval, the organization must demonstrate that such costs are consistently incurred pursuant to an established training and education program, and that the course or degree pursued is relative to the field in which the employee is now working or may reasonably be expected to work. 50. Transportation costs. Transportation costs include freight, express, cartage, and postage charges relating either to goods purchased, in process, or delivered. These costs are allowable. When such costs can readily be identified with the items involved, they may be directly charged as transportation costs or added to the cost of such items (see paragraph 28). Where identification with the materials received cannot readily be made, transportation costs may be charged to the appropriate indirect cost accounts if the organization follows a consistent, equitable procedure in this respect. 51. Travel costs. a. General. Travel costs are the expenses for transportation, lodging, subsistence, and related items incurred by employees who are in travel status on official business of the non-profit organization. Such costs may be charged on an actual cost basis, on a per diem or mileage basis in lieu of actual costs incurred, or on a combination of the two, provided the method used is applied to an entire trip and not to selected days of the trip, and results in charges consistent with those normally allowed in like circumstances in the non- profit organization's non - federally sponsored activities. b. Lodging and subsistence. Costs incurred by employees and officers for travel, including costs of lodging, other subsistence, and incidental expenses, shall be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent such costs do not exceed charges normally allowed by the non-profit organization in its regular operations as the result of the non-profit organization's written travel policy. In the absence of an acceptable, written non- profit organization policy regarding travel costs, the rates and amounts established under subchapter I of Chapter 57, Title 5, United States Code ("Travel and Subsistence Expenses; Mileage Allowances"), or by the Administrator of General Services, or by the President (or his or her designee) pursuant to any provisions of such subchapter shall apply to travel under Federal awards (48 CFR 31.205-46(a)). c. Commercial air travel. (1) Airfare costs in excess of the customary standard 64 commercial airfare (coach or equivalent), Federal Government contract airfare (where authorized and available), or the lowest commercial discount airfare are unallowable except when such accommodations would: (a) require circuitous routing; (b) require travel during unreasonable hours; (c) excessively prolong travel; (d) result in additional costs that would offset the transportation savings; or (e) offer accommodations not reasonably adequate for the traveler's medical needs. The non-profit organization must justify and document these conditions on a case-by-case basis in order for the use of first-class airfare to be allowable in such cases. (2) Unless a pattern of avoidance is detected, the Federal Government will generally not question a non- profit organization's determinations that customary standard airfare or other discount airfare is unavailable for specific trips if the non-profit organization can demonstrate either of the following: (a) that such airfare was not available in the specific case; or (b) that it is the non-profit organization's overall practice to make routine use of such airfare. d. Air travel by other than commercial carrier. Costs of travel by non-profit organization -owned, -leased, or -chartered aircraft include the cost of lease, charter, operation (including personnel costs), maintenance, depreciation, insurance, and other related costs. The portion of such costs that exceeds the cost of allowable commercial air travel, as provided for in subparagraph] c., is unallowable. e. Foreign travel. Direct charges for foreign travel costs are allowable only when the travel has received prior approval of the awarding agency. Each separate foreign trip must receive such approval. For purposes of this provision, "foreign travel" includes any travel outside Canada, Mexico, the United States, and any United States territories and possessions. However, the term "foreign travel" for a non-profit organization located in a foreign country means travel outside that country. 52. Trustees. Travel and subsistence costs of trustees (or directors) are allowable. The costs are subject to restrictions regarding lodging, subsistence and air travel costs provided in paragraph 51. Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia Hanford Environmental Health Foundation, Richland, Washington IIT Research Institute, Chicago, Illinois Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, Illinois Institute for Defense Analysis, Alexandria, Virginia LMI, McLean, Virginia Mitre Corporation, Bedford, Massachusetts ATTACHMENT C Circular No. A-122 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS NOT SUBJECT TO THIS CIRCULAR Advance Technology Institute (ATI), Charleston, South Carolina Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California American Institutes of Research (AIR), Washington D.C. Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois Atomic Casualty Commission, Washington, D.C. Battelle Memorial Institute, Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Incorporated, Cambridge, Massachusetts CNA Corporation (CNAC), Alexandria, Virginia Environmental Institute of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Georgia Institute of Technology/Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation/ 65 Mitretek Systems, Inc., Falls Church, Virginia National Radiological Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, West Virginia National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Rand Corporation, Santa Monica, California Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Riverside Research Institute, New York, New York South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), Charleston, South Carolina Southern Research Institute, Birmingham, Alabama Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas SRI International, Menlo Park, California Syracuse Research Corporation, Syracuse, New York Universities Research Association, Incorporated (National Acceleration Lab), Argonne, Illinois Urban Institute, Washington D.C. Non-profit insurance companies, such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield Organizations Other non-profit organizations as negotiated with awarding agencies 66 Appendix B OMB Circular A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non Profit Organizations 67 Circular No. A-133 Revised to show changes published in the Federal Register June 27, 2003 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations Accompanying Federal Register Materials: -- Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations June 30, 1997 -- Revision published June 27, 2003 TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS SUBJECT: Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations 1. Purpose. This Circular is issued pursuant to the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98- 502, and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, P.L. 104-156. It sets forth standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies for the audit of States, local governments, and non-profit organizations expending Federal awards. 2. Authority. Circular A-133 is issued under the authority of sections 503, 1111, and 7501 et seq. of title 31, United States Code, and Executive Orders 8248 and 11541. 3. Rescission and Supersession. This Circular rescinds Circular A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments," issued April 12, 1985, and supersedes the prior Circular A-133, "Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and Other Non -Profit Institutions," issued April 22, 1996. For effective dates, see paragraph 10. 4. Policy. Except as provided herein, the standards set forth in this Circular shall be applied by all Federal agencies. If any statute specifically prescribes policies or specific requirements that differ from the standards provided herein, the provisions of the subsequent statute shall govern. Federal agencies shall apply the provisions of the sections of this Circular to non - Federal entities, whether they are recipients expending Federal awards received directly from Federal awarding agencies, or are subrecipients expending Federal awards received from a pass-through entity (a recipient or another subrecipient). This Circular does not apply to non -U.S. based entities expending Federal awards received either directly as a recipient or indirectly as a subrecipient. 5. Definitions. The definitions of key terms used in this Circular are contained in § .105 in the Attachment to this Circular. 68 6. Required Action. The specific requirements and responsibilities of Federal agencies and non -Federal entities are set forth in the Attachment to this Circular. Federal agencies making awards to non - Federal entities, either directly or indirectly, shall adopt the language in the Circular in codified regulations as provided in Section 10 (below), unless different provisions are required by Federal statute or are approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 7. OMB Responsibilities. OMB will review Federal agency regulations and implementation of this Circular, and will provide interpretations of policy requirements and assistance to ensure uniform, effective and efficient implementation. 8. Information Contact. Further information concerning Circular A-133 may be obtained by contacting the Financial Standards and Reporting Branch, Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, telephone (202) 395-3993. 9. Review Date. This Circular will have a policy review three years from the date of issuance. 10. Effective Dates. The standards set forth in §.400 of the Attachment to this Circular, which apply directly to Federal agencies, shall be effective July 1, 1996, and shall apply to audits of fiscal years beginning after June 30, 1996, except as otherwise specified in § .400(a). The standards set forth in this Circular that Federal agencies shall apply to non -Federal entities shall be adopted by Federal agencies in codified regulations not later than 60 days after publication of this final revision in the Federal Register, so that they will apply to audits of fiscal years beginning after June 30, 1996, with the exception that §.305(b) of the Attachment applies to audits of fiscal years beginning after June 30, 1998. The requirements of Circular A- 128, although the Circular is rescinded, and the 1990 version of Circular A-133 remain in effect for audits of fiscal years beginning on or before June 30, 1996. The revisions published in the Federal Register June 27, 2003, are effective for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003, and early implementation is not permitted with the exception of the definition of oversight agency for audit, which is effective July 28, 2003. /s/ Augustine T. Smythe Acting Director Attachment Table of Contents Subpart A --General §_.100 Purpose. PART_ --AUDITS OF STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Subpart A --General Sec. _.100 Purpose. .105 Definitions. Subpart B --Audits .200 Audit requirements. .205 Basis for determining Federal awards expended. .210 Subrecipient and vendor determinations. .215 Relation to other audit requirements. .220 Frequency of audits. .225 Sanctions. .230 Audit costs. .235 Program -specific audits. Subpart C--Auditees _.300 Auditee responsibilities. .305 Auditor selection. .310 Financial statements. .315 Audit findings follow-up. .320 Report submission. Subpart D --Federal Agencies and Pass - Through Entities _.400 Responsibilities. .405 Management decision. Subpart E --Auditors .500 Scope of audit. .505 Audit reporting. .510 Audit findings. _.515 Audit working papers. .520 Major program determination. .525 Criteria for Federal program risk. .530 Criteria for a low-risk auditee. Appendix A to Part _ - Data Collection Form (Form SF -SAC). Appendix B to Part _ - Circular A- 133 Compliance Supplement. 69 This part sets forth standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies for the audit of non -Federal entities expending Federal awards. § .105 Definitions. Auditee means any non -Federal entity that expends Federal awards which must be audited under this part. Auditor means an auditor, that is a public accountant or a Federal, State or local government audit organization, which meets the general standards specified in generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). The term auditor does not include internal auditors of non-profit organizations. Audit finding means deficiencies which the auditor is required by § .510(a) to report in the schedule of findings and questioned costs. CFDA number means the number assigned to a Federal program in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). Cluster of programs means a grouping of closely related programs that share common compliance requirements. The types of clusters of programs are research and development (R&D), student financial aid (SFA), and other clusters. "Other clusters" are as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the compliance supplement or as designated by a State for Federal awards the State provides to its subrecipients that meet the definition of a cluster of programs. When designating an "other cluster," a State shall identify the Federal awards included in the cluster and advise the subrecipients of compliance requirements applicable to the cluster, consistent with § .400(d)(1) and §_.400(d)(2), respectively. A cluster of programs shall be considered as one program for determining major programs, as described in § .520, and, with the exception of R&D as described in § .200(c), whether a program - specific audit may be elected. Cognizant agency for audit means the Federal agency designated to carry out the responsibilities described in § .400(a). Compliance supplement refers to the Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement, included as Appendix B to Circular A- 133, or such documents as OMB or its designee may issue to replace it. This document is available from the Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402-9325. Corrective action means action taken by the auditee that: (1) Corrects identified deficiencies; (2) Produces recommended improvements; or (3) Demonstrates that audit findings are either invalid or do not warrant auditee action. Federal agency has the same meaning as the term agency in Section 551(1) of title 5, United States Code. Federal award means Federal financial assistance and Federal cost - reimbursement contracts that non - Federal entities receive directly from Federal awarding agencies or indirectly from pass-through entities. It does not include procurement contracts, under grants or contracts, used to buy goods or services from vendors. Any audits of such vendors shall be covered by the terms and conditions of the contract. Contracts to operate Federal Government owned, contractor operated facilities (GOCOs) are excluded from the requirements of this part. Federal awarding agency means the Federal agency that provides an award directly to the recipient. Federal financial assistance means assistance that non -Federal entities receive or administer in the form of grants, loans, loan guarantees, property (including donated surplus property), cooperative agreements, interest subsidies, insurance, food commodities, direct appropriations, and other assistance, but does not include amounts received as reimbursement for services rendered to individuals as described in §.205(h) and § .205(i). 70 Federal program means: (1) All Federal awards to a non - Federal entity assigned a single number in the CFDA. (2) When no CFDA number is assigned, all Federal awards from the same agency made for the same purpose should be combined and considered one program. (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this definition, a cluster of programs. The types of clusters of programs are: (i) Research and development (R&D); (ii) Student financial aid (SFA); and (iii) "Other clusters," as described in the definition of cluster of programs in this section. GAGAS means generally accepted government auditing standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, which are applicable to financial audits. Generally accepted accounting principles has the meaning specified in generally accepted auditing standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Indian tribe means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaskan Native village or regional or village corporation (as defined in, or established under, the Alaskan Native Claims Settlement Act) that is recognized by the United States as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. Internal control means a process, effected by an entity's management and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the following categories: (1) Effectiveness and efficiency of operations; (2) Reliability of financial reporting; and (3) Compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Internal control pertaining to the compliance requirements for Federal programs (Internal control over Federal programs) means a process -- effected by an entity's management and other personnel --designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of the following objectives for Federal programs: (1) Transactions are properly recorded and accounted for to: (i) Permit the preparation of reliable financial statements and Federal reports; (ii) Maintain accountability over assets; and (iii) Demonstrate compliance with laws, regulations, and other compliance requirements; (2) Transactions are executed in compliance with: (i) Laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements that could have a direct and material effect on a Federal program; and (ii) Any other laws and regulations that are identified in the compliance supplement; and (3) Funds, property, and other assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition. Loan means a Federal loan or loan guarantee received or administered by a non -Federal entity. Local government means any unit of local government within a State, including a county, borough, municipality, city, town, township, parish, local public authority, special district, school district, intrastate district, council of governments, and any other instrumentality of local government. Major program means a Federal program determined by the auditor to be a major program in accordance with § .520 or a program identified as a major program by a Federal agency or 71 pass-through entity in accordance with § .215(c). Management decision means the evaluation by the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity of the audit findings and corrective action plan and the issuance of a written decision as to what corrective action is necessary. Non -Federal entity means a State, local government, or non-profit organization. Non-profit organization means: (1) any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization that: (i) Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (ii) Is not organized primarily for profit; and (iii) Uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand its operations; and (2) The term non-profit organization includes non-profit institutions of higher education and hospitals. OMB means the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget. Oversight agency for audit means the Federal awarding agency that provides the predominant amount of direct funding to a recipient not assigned a cognizant agency for audit. When there is no direct funding, the Federal agency with the predominant indirect funding shall assume the oversight responsibilities. The duties of the oversight agency for audit are described in § .400(b). Effective July 28, 2003, the following is added to this definition: A Federal agency with oversight for an auditee may reassign oversight to another Federal agency which provides substantial funding and agrees to be the oversight agency for audit. Within 30 days after any reassignment, both the old and the new oversight agency for audit shall notify the auditee, and, if known, the auditor of the reassignment. Pass-through entity means a non - Federal entity that provides a Federal award to a subrecipient to carry out a Federal program. Program -specific audit means an audit of one Federal program as provided for in § .200(c) and § .235. Questioned cost means a cost that is questioned by the auditor because of an audit finding: (1) Which resulted from a violation or possible violation of a provision of a law, regulation, contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other agreement or document governing the use of Federal funds, including funds used to match Federal funds; (2) Where the costs, at the time of the audit, are not supported by adequate documentation; or (3) Where the costs incurred appear unreasonable and do not reflect the actions a prudent person would take in the circumstances. Recipient means a non -Federal entity that expends Federal awards received directly from a Federal awarding agency to carry out a Federal program. Research and development (R&D) means all research activities, both basic and applied, and all development activities that are performed by a non -Federal entity. Research is defined as a systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject studied. The term research also includes activities involving the training of individuals in research techniques where such activities utilize the same facilities as other research and development activities and where such activities are not included in the instruction function. Development is the systematic use of knowledge and understanding gained from research directed toward the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods, including design and development of prototypes and processes. Single audit means an audit which includes both the entity's financial 72 statements and the Federal awards as described in § .500. State means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, any instrumentality thereof, any multi - State, regional, or interstate entity which has governmental functions, and any Indian tribe as defined in this section. Student Financial Aid (SFA) includes those programs of general student assistance, such as those authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) which is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, and similar programs provided by other Federal agencies. It does not include programs which provide fellowships or similar Federal awards to students on a competitive basis, or for specified studies or research. Subrecipient means a non -Federal entity that expends Federal awards received from a pass-through entity to carry out a Federal program, but does not include an individual that is a beneficiary of such a program. A subrecipient may also be a recipient of other Federal awards directly from a Federal awarding agency. Guidance on distinguishing between a subrecipient and a vendor is provided in § .210. Types of compliance requirements refers to the types of compliance requirements listed in the compliance supplement. Examples include: activities allowed or unallowed; allowable costs/cost principles; cash management; eligibility; matching, level of effort, earmarking; and, reporting. Vendor means a dealer, distributor, merchant, or other seller providing goods or services that are required for the conduct of a Federal program. These goods or services may be for an organization's own use or for the use of beneficiaries of the Federal program. Additional guidance on distinguishing between a subrecipient and a vendor is provided in § .210. Table of Contents Subpart B --Audits S .200 Audit requirements. (a) Audit required. Non -Federal entities that expend $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program -specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of this part. Guidance on determining Federal awards expended is provided in § .205. (b) Single audit. Non -Federal entities that expend $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single audit conducted in accordance with § .500 except when they elect to have a program -specific audit conducted in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section. (c) Program -specific audit election. When an auditee expends Federal awards under only one Federal program (excluding R&D) and the Federal program's laws, regulations, or grant agreements do not require a financial statement audit of the auditee, the auditee may elect to have a program - specific audit conducted in accordance with § .235. A program - specific audit may not be elected for R&D unless all of the Federal awards expended were received from the same Federal agency, or the same Federal agency and the same pass-through entity, and that Federal agency, or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient, approves in advance a program -specific audit. (d) Exemption when Federal awards expended are less than $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003). Non -Federal entities that expend less than $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in § .215(a), but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and General Accounting Office (GAO). (e) Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC). Management of an auditee that owns or operates a FFRDC may elect to treat the FFRDC as a separate entity for purposes of this part. 73 §_.205 Basis for determining Federal awards expended. (a) Determining Federal awards expended. The determination of when an award is expended should be based on when the activity related to the award occurs. Generally, the activity pertains to events that require the non -Federal entity to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements, such as: expenditure/expense transactions associated with grants, cost -reimbursement contracts, cooperative agreements, and direct appropriations; the disbursement of funds passed through to subrecipients; the use of loan proceeds under loan and loan guarantee programs; the receipt of property; the receipt of surplus property; the receipt or use of program income; the distribution or consumption of food commodities; the disbursement of amounts entitling the non -Federal entity to an interest subsidy; and, the period when insurance is in force. (b) Loan and loan guarantees (loans). Since the Federal Government is at risk for loans until the debt is repaid, the following guidelines shall be used to calculate the value of Federal awards expended under loan programs, except as noted in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section: (1) Value of new loans made or received during the fiscal year; plus (2) Balance of loans from previous years for which the Federal Government imposes continuing compliance requirements; plus (3) Any interest subsidy, cash, or administrative cost allowance received. (c) Loan and loan guarantees (loans) at institutions of higher education. When loans are made to students of an institution of higher education but the institution does not make the loans, then only the value of loans made during the year shall be considered Federal awards expended in that year. The balance of loans for previous years is not included as Federal awards expended because the lender accounts for the prior balances. (d) Prior loan and loan guarantees (loans). Loans, the proceeds of which were received and expended in prior - years, are not considered Federal awards expended under this part when the laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements pertaining to such loans impose no continuing compliance requirements other than to repay the loans. (e) Endowment funds. The cumulative balance of Federal awards for endowment funds which are federally restricted are considered awards expended in each year in which the funds are still restricted. (f) Free rent. Free rent received by itself is not considered a Federal award expended under this part. However, free rent received as part of an award to carry out a Federal program shall be included in determining Federal awards expended and subject to audit under this part. (g) Valuing non-cash assistance. Federal non-cash assistance, such as free rent, food stamps, food commodities, donated property, or donated surplus property, shall be valued at fair market value at the time of receipt or the assessed value provided by the Federal agency. (h) Medicare. Medicare payments to a non -Federal entity for providing patient care services to Medicare eligible individuals are not considered Federal awards expended under this part. (i) Medicaid. Medicaid payments to a subrecipient for providing patient care services to Medicaid eligible individuals are not considered Federal awards expended under this part unless a State requires the funds to be treated as Federal awards expended because reimbursement is on a cost -reimbursement basis. (j) Certain loans provided by the National Credit Union Administration. For purposes of this part, loans made from the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and the Central Liquidity Facility that are funded by contributions from insured institutions are not considered Federal awards expended. § .210 Subrecipient and vendor determinations. 74 (a) General. An auditee may be a recipient, a subrecipient, and a vendor. Federal awards expended as a recipient or a subrecipient would be subject to audit under this part. The payments received for goods or services provided as a vendor would not be considered Federal awards. The guidance in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section should be considered in determining whether payments constitute a Federal award or a payment for goods and services. (b) Federal award. Characteristics indicative of a Federal award received by a subrecipient are when the organization: (1) Determines who is eligible to receive what Federal financial assistance; (2) Has its performance measured against whether the objectives of the Federal program are met; (3) Has responsibility for programmatic decision making; (4) Has responsibility for adherence to applicable Federal program compliance requirements; and (5) Uses the Federal funds to carry out a program of the organization as compared to providing goods or services for a program of the pass- through entity. (c) Payment for goods and services. Characteristics indicative of a payment for goods and services received by a vendor are when the organization: (1) Provides the goods and services within normal business operations; (2) Provides similar goods or services to many different purchasers; (3) Operates in a competitive environment; (4) Provides goods or services that are ancillary to the operation of the Federal program; and (5) Is not subject to compliance requirements of the Federal program. (d) Use of judgment in making determination. There may be unusual circumstances or exceptions to the listed characteristics. In making the determination of whether a subrecipient or vendor relationship exists, the substance of the relationship is more important than the form of the agreement. It is not expected that all of the characteristics will be present and judgment should be used in determining whether an entity is a subrecipient or vendor. (e) For-profit subrecipient. Since this part does not apply to for- profit subrecipients, the pass- through entity is responsible for establishing requirements, as necessary, to ensure compliance by for-profit subrecipients. The contract with the for-profit subrecipient should describe applicable compliance requirements and the for-profit subrecipient's compliance responsibility. Methods to ensure compliance for Federal awards made to for-profit subrecipients may include pre -award audits, monitoring during the contract, and post -award audits. (f) Compliance responsibility for vendors. In most cases, the auditee's compliance responsibility for vendors is only to ensure that the procurement, receipt, and payment for goods and services comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements. Program compliance requirements normally do not pass through to vendors. However, the auditee is responsible for ensuring compliance for vendor transactions which are structured such that the vendor is responsible for program compliance or the vendor's records must be reviewed to determine program compliance. Also, when these vendor transactions relate to a major program, the scope of the audit shall include determining whether these transactions are in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements. § .215 Relation to other audit requirements. (a) Audit under this part in lieu of other audits. An audit made in accordance with this part shall be in lieu of any financial audit required under individual Federal awards. To the extent this audit meets a Federal agency's needs, it shall rely upon 75 and use such audits. The provisions of this part neither limit the authority of Federal agencies, including their Inspectors General, or GAO to conduct or arrange for additional audits (e.g., financial audits, performance audits, evaluations, inspections, or reviews) nor authorize any auditee to constrain Federal agencies from carrying out additional audits. Any additional audits shall be planned and performed in such a way as to build upon work performed by other auditors. (b) Federal agency to pay for additional audits. A Federal agency that conducts or contracts for additional audits shall, consistent with other applicable laws and regulations, arrange for funding the full cost of such additional audits. (c) Request for a program to be audited as a major program. A Federal agency may request an auditee to have a particular Federal program audited as a major program in lieu of the Federal agency conducting or arranging for the additional audits. To allow for planning, such requests should be made at least 180 days prior to the end of the fiscal year to be audited. The auditee, after consultation with its auditor, should promptly respond to such request by informing the Federal agency whether the program would otherwise be audited as a major program using the risk-based audit approach described in § .520 and, if not, the estimated incremental cost. The Federal agency shall then promptly confirm to the auditee whether it wants the program audited as a major program. If the program is to be audited as a major program based upon this Federal agency request, and the Federal agency agrees to pay the full incremental costs, then the auditee shall have the program audited as a major program. A pass-through entity may use the provisions of this paragraph for a subrecipient. §.220 Frequency of audits. Except for the provisions for biennial audits provided in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, audits required by this part shall be performed annually. Any biennial audit shall cover both years within the biennial period. (a) A State or local government that is required by constitution or statute, in effect on January 1, 1987, to undergo its audits less frequently than annually, is permitted to undergo its audits pursuant to this part biennially. This requirement must still be in effect for the biennial period under audit. (b) Any non-profit organization that had biennial audits for all biennial periods ending between July 1, 1992, and January 1, 1995, is permitted to undergo its audits pursuant to this part biennially. § .225 Sanctions. No audit costs may be charged to Federal awards when audits required by this part have not been made or have been made but not in accordance with this part. In cases of continued inability or unwillingness to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass- through entities shall take appropriate action using sanctions such as: (a) Withholding a percentage of Federal awards until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) Withholding or disallowing overhead costs; (c) Suspending Federal awards until the audit is conducted; or (d) Terminating the Federal award. § .230 Audit costs. (a) Allowable costs. Unless prohibited by law, the cost of audits made in accordance with the provisions of this part are allowable charges to Federal awards. The charges may be considered a direct cost or an allocated indirect cost, as determined in accordance with the provisions of applicable OMB cost principles circulars, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR parts 30 and 31), or other applicable cost principles or regulations. (b) Unallowable costs. A non -Federal entity shall not charge the following to a Federal award: (1) The cost of any audit under the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.) not 76 conducted in accordance with this part. (2) The cost of auditing a non - Federal entity which has Federal awards expended of less than $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) per year and is thereby exempted under §_.200(d) from having an audit conducted under this part. However, this does not prohibit a pass-through entity from charging Federal awards for the cost of limited scope audits to monitor its subrecipients in accordance with §_.400(d)(3), provided the subrecipient does not have a single audit. For purposes of this part, limited scope audits only include agreed-upon procedures engagements conducted in accordance with either the AICPA's generally accepted auditing standards or attestation standards, that are paid for and arranged by a pass-through entity and address only one or more of the following types of compliance requirements: activities allowed or unallowed; allowable costs/cost principles; eligibility; matching, level of effort, earmarking; and, reporting. §_.235 Program -specific audits. (a) Program -specific audit guide available. In many cases, a program - specific audit guide will be available to provide specific guidance to the auditor with respect to internal control, compliance requirements, suggested audit procedures, and audit reporting requirements. The auditor should contact the Office of Inspector General of the Federal agency to determine whether such a guide is available. When a current program - specific audit guide is available, the auditor shall follow GAGAS and the guide when performing a program - specific audit. (b) Program -specific audit guide not available. (1) When a program - specific audit guide is not available, the auditee and auditor shall have basically the same responsibilities for the Federal program as they would have for an audit of a major program in a single audit. (2) The auditee shall prepare the financial statement(s) for the Federal program that includes, at a minimum, a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the program and notes that describe the significant accounting policies used in preparing the schedule, a summary schedule of prior audit findings consistent with the requirements of §_.315(b), and a corrective action plan consistent with the requirements of § .315(c). (3) The auditor shall: (i) Perform an audit of the financial statement(s) for the Federal program in accordance with GAGAS; (ii) Obtain an understanding of internal control and perform tests of internal control over the Federal program consistent with the requirements of §_.500(c) for a major program; (iii) Perform procedures to determine whether the auditee has complied with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements that could have a direct and material effect on the Federal program consistent with the requirements of § .500(d) for a major program; and (iv) Follow up on prior audit findings, perform procedures to assess the reasonableness of the summary schedule of prior audit findings prepared by the auditee, and report, as a current year audit finding, when the auditor concludes that the summary schedule of prior audit findings materially misrepresents the status of any prior audit finding in accordance with the requirements of § .500(e). (4) The auditor's report(s) may be in the form of either combined or separate reports and may be organized differently from the manner presented in this section. The auditor's report(s) shall state that the audit was conducted in accordance with this part and include the following: (i) An opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) as to whether the financial statement(s) of the Federal program is presented fairly in all material respects in conformity with the stated accounting policies; (ii) A report on internal control related to the Federal program, which shall describe the scope of testing of internal control and the results of the tests; 77 (iii) A report on compliance which includes an opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) as to whether the auditee complied with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements which could have a direct and material effect on the Federal program; and (iv) A schedule of findings and questioned costs for the Federal program that includes a summary of the auditor's results relative to the Federal program in a format consistent with § .505(d)(1) and findings and questioned costs consistent with the requirements of .505(d)(3). (c) Report submission for program - specific audits. (1) The audit shall be completed and the reporting required by paragraph (c) (2) or (c) (3) of this section submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the Federal agency that provided the funding or a different period is specified in a program -specific audit guide. (However, for fiscal years beginning on or before June 30, 1998, the audit shall be completed and the required reporting shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or 13 months after the end of the audit period, unless a different period is specified in a program - specific audit guide.) Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make report copies available for public inspection. (2) When a program -specific audit guide is available, the auditee shall submit to the Federal clearinghouse designated by OMB the data collection form prepared in accordance with §_.320(b), as applicable to a program -specific audit, and the reporting required by the program - specific audit guide to be retained as an archival copy. Also, the auditee shall submit to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity the reporting required by the program -specific audit guide. (3) When a program -specific audit guide is not available, the reporting package for a program -specific audit shall consist of the financial statement(s) of the Federal program, a summary schedule of prior audit findings, and a corrective action plan as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and the auditor's report(s) described in paragraph (b)(4) of this section. The data collection form prepared in accordance with §_.320(b), as applicable to a program -specific audit, and one copy of this reporting package shall be submitted to the Federal clearinghouse designated by OMB to be retained as an archival copy. Also, when the schedule of findings and questioned costs disclosed audit findings or the summary schedule of prior audit findings reported the status of any audit findings, the auditee shall submit one copy of the reporting package to the Federal clearinghouse on behalf of the Federal awarding agency, or directly to the pass- through entity in the case of a subrecipient. Instead of submitting the reporting package to the pass- through entity, when a subrecipient is not required to submit a reporting package to the pass-through entity, the subrecipient shall provide written notification to the pass- through entity, consistent with the requirements of § .320(e)(2). A subrecipient may submit a copy of the reporting package to the pass-through entity to comply with this notification requirement. (d) Other sections of this part may apply. Program -specific audits are subject to § .100 through § .215(b), §_.220 through § .230, § .300 through § .305, § .315, § .320(f) through §_.320(j), § .400 through § .405, § .510 through § .515, and other referenced provisions of this part unless contrary to the provisions of this section, a program -specific audit guide, or program laws and regulations. Table of Contents Subpart C--Auditees § .300 Auditee responsibilities. The auditee shall: (a) Identify, in its accounts, all Federal awards received and expended and the Federal programs under which they were received. Federal program and award identification shall include, as applicable, the CFDA title and number, award number and 78 year, name of the Federal agency, and name of the pass-through entity. (b) Maintain internal control over Federal programs that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing Federal awards in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements that could have a material effect on each of its Federal programs. (c) Comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements related to each of its Federal programs. (d) Prepare appropriate financial statements, including the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards in accordance with § .310. (e) Ensure that the audits required by this part are properly performed and submitted when due. When extensions to the report submission due date required by §_.320(a) are granted by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit, promptly notify the Federal clearinghouse designated by OMB and each pass-through entity providing Federal awards of the extension. (f) Follow up and take corrective action on audit findings, including preparation of a summary schedule of prior audit findings and a corrective action plan in accordance with § .315(b) and § .315(c), respectively. § .305 Auditor selection. (a) Auditor procurement. In procuring audit services, auditees shall follow the procurement standards prescribed by the Grants Management Common Rule (hereinafter referred to as the "A- 102 Common Rule") published March 11, 1988 and amended April 19, 1995 [insert appropriate CFR citation], Circular A-110, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non -Profit Organizations," or the FAR (48 CFR part 42), as applicable (OMB Circulars are available from the Office of Administration, Publications Office, room 2200, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503). Whenever possible, auditees shall make positive efforts to utilize small businesses, minority-owned firms, and women's business enterprises, in procuring audit services as stated in the A-102 Common Rule, OMB Circular A-110, or the FAR (48 CFR part 42), as applicable. In requesting proposals for audit services, the objectives and scope of the audit should be made clear. Factors to be considered in evaluating each proposal for audit services include the responsiveness to the request for proposal, relevant experience, availability of staff with professional qualifications and technical abilities, the results of external quality control reviews, and price. (b) Restriction on auditor preparing indirect cost proposals. An auditor who prepares the indirect cost proposal or cost allocation plan may not also be selected to perform the audit required by this part when the indirect costs recovered by the auditee during the prior year exceeded $1 million. This restriction applies to the base year used in the preparation of the indirect cost proposal or cost allocation plan and any subsequent years in which the resulting indirect cost agreement or cost allocation plan is used to recover costs. To minimize any disruption in existing contracts for audit services, this paragraph applies to audits of fiscal years beginning after June 30, 1998. (c) Use of Federal auditors. Federal auditors may perform all or part of the work required under this part if they comply fully with the requirements of this part. § .310 Financial statements. (a) Financial statements. The auditee shall prepare financial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows for the fiscal year audited. The financial statements shall be for the same organizational unit and fiscal year that is chosen to meet the requirements of this part. However, organization -wide financial statements may also include departments, agencies, and other organizational units that have separate audits in accordance with §_.500(a) and prepare separate financial statements. (b) Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. The auditee shall 79 also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements. While not required, the auditee may choose to provide information requested by Federal awarding agencies and pass- through entities to make the schedule easier to use. For example, when a Federal program has multiple award years, the auditee may list the amount of Federal awards expended for each award year separately. At a minimum, the schedule shall: (1) List individual Federal programs by Federal agency. For Federal programs included in a cluster of programs, list individual Federal programs within a cluster of programs. For R&D, total Federal awards expended shall be shown either by individual award or by Federal agency and major subdivision within the Federal agency. For example, the National Institutes of Health is a major subdivision in the Department of Health and Human Services. (2) For Federal awards received as a subrecipient, the name of the pass- through entity and identifying number assigned by the pass-through entity shall be included. (3) Provide total Federal awards expended for each individual Federal program and the CFDA number or other identifying number when the CFDA information is not available. (4) Include notes that describe the significant accounting policies used in preparing the schedule. (5) To the extent practical, pass- through entities should identify in the schedule the total amount provided to subrecipients from each Federal program. (6) Include, in either the schedule or a note to the schedule, the value of the Federal awards expended in the form of non-cash assistance, the amount of insurance in effect during the year, and loans or loan guarantees outstanding at year end. While not required, it is preferable to present this information in the schedule. .315 Audit findings follow-up. (a) General. The auditee is responsible for follow-up and corrective action on all audit findings. As part of this responsibility, the auditee shall prepare a summary schedule of prior audit findings. The auditee shall also prepare a corrective action plan for current year audit findings. The summary schedule of prior audit findings and the corrective action plan shall include the reference numbers the auditor assigns to audit findings under §_.51O(c). Since the summary schedule may include audit findings from multiple years, it shall include the fiscal year in which the finding initially occurred. (b) Summary schedule of prior audit findings. The summary schedule of prior audit findings shall report the status of all audit findings included in the prior audit's schedule of findings and questioned costs relative to Federal awards. The summary schedule shall also include audit findings reported in the prior audit's summary schedule of prior audit findings except audit findings listed as corrected in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) of this section, or no longer valid or not warranting further action in accordance with paragraph (b)(4) of this section. (1) When audit findings were fully corrected, the summary schedule need only list the audit findings and state that corrective action was taken. (2) When audit findings were not corrected or were only partially corrected, the summary schedule shall describe the planned corrective action as well as any partial corrective action taken. (3) When corrective action taken is significantly different from corrective action previously reported in a corrective action plan or in the Federal agency's or pass-through entity's management decision, the summary schedule shall provide an explanation. (4) When the auditee believes the audit findings are no longer valid or do not warrant further action, the reasons for this position shall be described in the summary schedule. A valid reason for considering an audit finding as not warranting further action is that all of the following have occurred: 80 (i) Two years have passed since the audit report in which the finding occurred was submitted to the Federal clearinghouse; (ii) The Federal agency or pass- through entity is not currently following up with the auditee on the audit finding; and (iii) A management decision was not issued. (c) Corrective action plan. At the completion of the audit, the auditee shall prepare a corrective action plan to address each audit finding included in the current year auditor's reports. The corrective action plan shall provide the name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action, the corrective action planned, and the anticipated completion date. If the auditee does not agree with the audit findings or believes corrective action is not required, then the corrective action plan shall include an explanation and specific reasons. § .320 Report submission. (a) General. The audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. (However, for fiscal years beginning on or before June 30, 1998, the audit shall be completed and the data collection form and reporting package shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or 13 months after the end of the audit period.) Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. (b) Data Collection. (1) The auditee shall submit a data collection form which states whether the audit was completed in accordance with this part and provides information about the auditee, its Federal programs, and the results of the audit. The form shall be approved by OMB, available from the Federal clearinghouse designated by OMB, and include data elements similar to those presented in this paragraph. A senior level representative of the auditee (e.g., State controller, director of finance, chief executive officer, or chief financial officer) shall sign a statement to be included as part of the form certifying that: the auditee complied with the requirements of this part, the form was prepared in accordance with this part (and the instructions accompanying the form), and the information included in the form, in its entirety, are accurate and complete. (2) The data collection form shall include the following data elements: (i) The type of report the auditor issued on the financial statements of the auditee (i.e., unqualified opinion, qualified opinion, adverse opinion, or disclaimer of opinion). (ii) Where applicable, a statement that reportable conditions in internal control were disclosed by the audit of the financial statements and whether any such conditions were material weaknesses. (iii) A statement as to whether the audit disclosed any noncompliance which is material to the financial statements of the auditee. (iv) Where applicable, a statement that reportable conditions in internal control over major programs were disclosed by the audit and whether any such conditions were material weaknesses. (v) The type of report the auditor issued on compliance for major programs (i.e., unqualified opinion, qualified opinion, adverse opinion, or disclaimer of opinion). (vi) A list of the Federal awarding agencies which will receive a copy of the reporting package pursuant to § .320(d)(2) of OMB Circular A-133. (vii) A yes or no statement as to whether the auditee qualified as a low-risk auditee under §.530 of OMB Circular A-133. (viii) The dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B programs as defined in §_.520(b) of OMB Circular A-133. 81 (ix) The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for each Federal program, as applicable. (x) The name of each Federal program and identification of each major program. Individual programs within a cluster of programs should be listed in the same level of detail as they are listed in the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. (xi) The amount of expenditures in the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards associated with each Federal program. (xii) For each Federal program, a yes or no statement as to whether there are audit findings in each of the following types of compliance requirements and the total amount of any questioned costs: (A) Activities allowed or unallowed. (B) Allowable costs/cost principles. (C) Cash management. (D) Davis -Bacon Act. (E) Eligibility. (F) Equipment and real property management. (G) Matching, level of effort, earmarking. (H) Period of availability of Federal funds. (I) Procurement and suspension and debarment. (J) Program income. (K) Real property acquisition and relocation assistance. (L) Reporting. (M) Subrecipient monitoring. (N) Special tests and provisions. (xiii) Auditee Name, Employer Identification Number(s), Name and Title of Certifying Official, Telephone Number, Signature, and Date. (xiv) Auditor Name, Name and Title of Contact Person, Auditor Address, Auditor Telephone Number, Signature, and Date. (xv) Whether the auditee has either a cognizant or oversight agency for audit. (xvi) The name of the cognizant or oversight agency for audit determined in accordance with § .400(a) and § .400(b), respectively. (3) Using the information included in the reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section, the auditor shall complete the applicable sections of the form. The auditor shall sign a statement to be included as part of the data collection form that indicates, at a minimum, the source of the information included in the form, the auditor's responsibility for the information, that the form is not a substitute for the reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section, and that the content of the form is limited to the data elements prescribed by OMB. (c) Reporting package. The reporting package shall include the: (1) Financial statements and schedule of expenditures of Federal awards discussed in § .310(a) and .310(b), respectively; (2) Summary schedule of prior audit findings discussed in § .315(b); (3) Auditor's report(s) discussed in § .505; and (4) Corrective action plan discussed in § .315(c). (d) Submission to clearinghouse. All auditees shall submit to the Federal clearinghouse designated by OMB the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and one copy of the reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section for: (1) The Federal clearinghouse to retain as an archival copy; and 82 (2) Each Federal awarding agency when the schedule of findings and questioned costs disclosed audit findings relating to Federal awards that the Federal awarding agency provided directly or the summary schedule of prior audit findings reported the status of any audit findings relating to Federal awards that the Federal awarding agency provided directly. (e) Additional submission by subrecipients. (1) In addition to the requirements discussed in paragraph (d) of this section, auditees that are also subrecipients shall submit to each pass-through entity one copy of the reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section for each pass-through entity when the schedule of findings and questioned costs disclosed audit findings relating to Federal awards that the pass-through entity provided or the summary schedule of prior audit findings reported the status of any audit findings relating to Federal awards that the pass-through entity provided. (2) Instead of submitting the reporting package to a pass-through entity, when a subrecipient is not required to submit a reporting package to a pass-through entity pursuant to paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the subrecipient shall provide written notification to the pass-through entity that: an audit of the subrecipient was conducted in accordance with this part (including the period covered by the audit and the name, amount, and CFDA number of the Federal award(s) provided by the pass-through entity); the schedule of findings and questioned costs disclosed no audit findings relating to the Federal award(s) that the pass-through entity provided; and, the summary schedule of prior audit findings did not report on the status of any audit findings relating to the Federal award(s) that the pass- through entity provided. A subrecipient may submit a copy of the reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section to a pass-through entity to comply with this notification requirement. (f) Requests for report copies. In response to requests by a Federal agency or pass-through entity, auditees shall submit the appropriate copies of the reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section and, if requested, a copy of any management letters issued by the auditor. (g) Report retention requirements. Auditees shall keep one copy of the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and one copy of the reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section on file for three years from the date of submission to the Federal clearinghouse designated by OMB. Pass-through entities shall keep subrecipients' submissions on file for three years from date of receipt. (h) Clearinghouse responsibilities. The Federal clearinghouse designated by OMB shall distribute the reporting packages received in accordance with paragraph (d)(2) of this section and .235(c)(3) to applicable Federal awarding agencies, maintain a data base of completed audits, provide appropriate information to Federal agencies, and follow up with known auditees which have not submitted the required data collection forms and reporting packages. (i) Clearinghouse address. The address of the Federal clearinghouse currently designated by OMB is Federal Audit Clearinghouse, Bureau of the Census, 1201 E. 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132. (j) Electronic filing. Nothing in this part shall preclude electronic submissions to the Federal clearinghouse in such manner as may be approved by OMB. With OMB approval, the Federal clearinghouse may pilot test methods of electronic submissions. Table of Contents Following is effective for fiscal years ending on or before December 31, 2003: To provide for continuity of cognizance, the determination of the predominant amount of direct funding shall be based upon direct Federal awards expended in the recipient's fiscal years ending in 1995, 2000, 2005, and every fifth year thereafter. For example, audit cognizance for periods ending in 1997 through 2000 will be determined based on Federal awards expended in 1995. (However, for States and local governments that expend more than $25 million a year in Federal awards and have previously assigned cognizant agencies for audit, the requirements of this paragraph are not effective until fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2000.) Following is effective for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003: The determination of the predominant amount of direct funding shall be based upon direct Federal awards expended in the recipient's fiscal years ending in 2004, 2009, 2014, and every fifth year thereafter. For example, audit cognizance for periods ending in 2006 through 2010 will be determined based on Federal awards expended in 2004. (However, for 2001 through 2005, the cognizant agency for audit is determined based on the predominant amount of direct Federal awards expended in the recipent's fiscal year ending in 2000). Notwithstanding the manner in which audit cognizance is determined, a Federal awarding agency with cognizance for an auditee may reassign cognizance to another Federal awarding agency which provides substantial direct funding and agrees to be the cognizant agency for audit. Within 30 days after any Subpart D --Federal Agencies and Pass - Through Entities § .400 Responsibilities. (a) Cognizant agency for audit responsibilities. Recipients expending more than $25 million ($50 million for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) a year in Federal awards shall have a cognizant agency for audit. The designated cognizant agency for audit shall be the Federal awarding agency that provides the predominant amount of direct funding to a recipient unless OMB makes a specific cognizant agency for audit assignment. 83 reassignment, both the old and the new cognizant agency for audit shall notify the auditee, and, if known, the auditor of the reassignment. The cognizant agency for audit shall: (1) Provide technical audit advice and liaison to auditees and auditors. (2) Consider auditee requests for extensions to the report submission due date required by §_.320(a). The cognizant agency for audit may grant extensions for good cause. (3) Obtain or conduct quality control reviews of selected audits made by non -Federal auditors, and provide the results, when appropriate, to other interested organizations. (4) Promptly inform other affected Federal agencies and appropriate Federal law enforcement officials of any direct reporting by the auditee or its auditor of irregularities or illegal acts, as required by GAGAS or laws and regulations. (5) Advise the auditor and, where appropriate, the auditee of any deficiencies found in the audits when the deficiencies require corrective action by the auditor. When advised of deficiencies, the auditee shall work with the auditor to take corrective action. If corrective action is not taken, the cognizant agency for audit shall notify the auditor, the auditee, and applicable Federal awarding agencies and pass- through entities of the facts and make recommendations for follow-up action. Major inadequacies or repetitive substandard performance by auditors shall be referred to appropriate State licensing agencies and professional bodies for disciplinary action. (6) Coordinate, to the extent practical, audits or reviews made by or for Federal agencies that are in addition to the audits made pursuant to this part, so that the additional audits or reviews build upon audits performed in accordance with this part. (7) Coordinate a management decision for audit findings that affect the Federal programs of more than one agency. (8) Coordinate the audit work and reporting responsibilities among auditors to achieve the most cost- effective audit. (9) For biennial audits permitted under § .220, consider auditee requests to qualify as a low-risk auditee under § .530(a). (b) Oversight agency for audit responsibilities. An auditee which does not have a designated cognizant agency for audit will be under the general oversight of the Federal agency determined in accordance with §.105. The oversight agency for audit: 84 (1) Shall provide technical advice to auditees and auditors as requested. (2) May assume all or some of the responsibilities normally performed by a cognizant agency for audit. (c) Federal awarding agency responsibilities. The Federal awarding agency shall perform the following for the Federal awards it makes: (1) Identify Federal awards made by informing each recipient of the CFDA title and number, award name and number, award year, and if the award is for R&D. When some of this information is not available, the Federal agency shall provide information necessary to clearly describe the Federal award. (2) Advise recipients of requirements imposed on them by Federal laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements. (3) Ensure that audits are completed and reports are received in a timely manner and in accordance with the requirements of this part. (4) Provide technical advice and counsel to auditees and auditors as requested. (5) Issue a management decision on audit findings within six months after receipt of the audit report and ensure that the recipient takes appropriate and timely corrective action. (6) Assign a person responsible for providing annual updates of the compliance supplement to OMB. (d) Pass-through entity responsibilities. A pass-through entity shall perform the following for the Federal awards it makes: (1) Identify Federal awards made by informing each subrecipient of CFDA title and number, award name and number, award year, if the award is R&D, and name of Federal agency. When some of this information is not available, the pass-through entity shall provide the best information available to describe the Federal award. (2) Advise subrecipients of requirements imposed on them by Federal laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements as well as any supplemental requirements imposed by the pass-through entity. (3) Monitor the activities of subrecipients as necessary to ensure that Federal awards are used for authorized purposes in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements and that performance goals are achieved. (4) Ensure that subrecipients expending $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) or more in Federal awards during the subrecipient's fiscal year have met the audit requirements of this part for that fiscal year. (5) Issue a management decision on audit findings within six months after receipt of the subrecipient's audit report and ensure that the subrecipient takes appropriate and timely corrective action. (6) Consider whether subrecipient audits necessitate adjustment of the pass-through entity's own records. (7) Require each subrecipient to permit the pass-through entity and auditors to have access to the records and financial statements as necessary for the pass-through entity to comply with this part. § .405 Management decision. (a) General. The management decision shall clearly state whether or not the audit finding is sustained, the reasons for the decision, and the expected auditee action to repay disallowed costs, make financial adjustments, or take other action. If the auditee has not completed corrective action, a timetable for follow-up should be given. Prior to issuing the management decision, the Federal agency or pass-through entity may request additional information or documentation from the auditee, including a request for auditor assurance related to the documentation, as a way of mitigating disallowed costs. The management 85 decision should describe any appeal process available to the auditee. (b) Federal agency. As provided in § .400(a)(7), the cognizant agency for audit shall be responsible for coordinating a management decision for audit findings that affect the programs of more than one Federal agency. As provided in §.400(c)(5), a Federal awarding agency is responsible for issuing a management decision for findings that relate to Federal awards it makes to recipients. Alternate arrangements may be made on a case-by-case basis by agreement among the Federal agencies concerned. (c) Pass-through entity. As provided in §_.400(d)(5), the pass-through entity shall be responsible for making the management decision for audit findings that relate to Federal awards it makes to subrecipients. (d) Time requirements. The entity responsible for making the management decision shall do so within six months of receipt of the audit report. Corrective action should be initiated within six months after receipt of the audit report and proceed as rapidly as possible. (e) Reference numbers. Management decisions shall include the reference numbers the auditor assigned to each audit finding in accordance with § .510(c). Table of Contents Subpart E --Auditors § .500 Scope of audit. (a) General. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with GAGAS. The audit shall cover the entire operations of the auditee; or, at the option of the auditee, such audit shall include a series of audits that cover departments, agencies, and other organizational units which expended or otherwise administered Federal awards during such fiscal year, provided that each such audit shall encompass the financial statements and schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for each such department, agency, and other organizational unit, which shall be considered to be a non - Federal entity. The financial statements and schedule of expenditures of Federal awards shall be for the same fiscal year. (b) Financial statements. The auditor shall determine whether the financial statements of the auditee are presented fairly in all material respects in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The auditor shall also determine whether the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards is presented fairly in all material respects in relation to the auditee's financial statements taken as a whole. (c) Internal control. (1) In addition to the requirements of GAGAS, the auditor shall perform procedures to obtain an understanding of internal control over Federal programs sufficient to plan the audit to support a low assessed level of control risk for major programs. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(3) of this section, the auditor shall: (i) Plan the testing of internal control over major programs to support a low assessed level of control risk for the assertions relevant to the compliance requirements for each major program; and (ii) Perform testing of internal control as planned in paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section. (3) When internal control over some or all of the compliance requirements for a major program are likely to be ineffective in preventing or detecting noncompliance, the planning and performing of testing described in paragraph (c)(2) of this section are not required for those compliance requirements. However, the auditor shall report a reportable condition (including whether any such condition is a material weakness) in accordance with §.510, assess the related control risk at the maximum, and consider whether additional compliance tests are required because of ineffective internal control. (d) Compliance. (1) In addition to the requirements of GAGAS, the auditor shall determine whether the auditee has complied with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements that may have a direct and material effect on each of its major programs. 86 (2) The principal compliance requirements applicable to most Federal programs and the compliance requirements of the largest Federal programs are included in the compliance supplement. (3) For the compliance requirements related to Federal programs contained in the compliance supplement, an audit of these compliance requirements will meet the requirements of this part. Where there have been changes to the compliance requirements and the changes are not reflected in the compliance supplement, the auditor shall determine the current compliance requirements and modify the audit procedures accordingly. For those Federal programs not covered in the compliance supplement, the auditor should use the types of compliance requirements contained in the compliance supplement as guidance for identifying the types of compliance requirements to test, and determine the requirements governing the Federal program by reviewing the provisions of contracts and grant agreements and the laws and regulations referred to in such contracts and grant agreements. (4) The compliance testing shall include tests of transactions and such other auditing procedures necessary to provide the auditor sufficient evidence to support an opinion on compliance. (e) Audit follow-up. The auditor shall follow-up on prior audit findings, perform procedures to assess the reasonableness of the summary schedule of prior audit findings prepared by the auditee in accordance with §_.315(b), and report, as a current year audit finding, when the auditor concludes that the summary schedule of prior audit findings materially misrepresents the status of any prior audit finding. The auditor shall perform audit follow-up procedures regardless of whether a prior audit finding relates to a major program in the current year. (f) Data Collection Form. As required in § .320(b)(3), the auditor shall complete and sign specified sections of the data collection form. §_.505 Audit reporting. The auditor's report(s) may be in the form of either combined or separate reports and may be organized differently from the manner presented in this section. The auditor's report(s) shall state that the audit was conducted in accordance with this part and include the following: (a) An opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) as to whether the financial statements are presented fairly in all material respects in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and an opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) as to whether the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards is presented fairly in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. (b) A report on internal control related to the financial statements and major programs. This report shall describe the scope of testing of internal control and the results of the tests, and, where applicable, refer to the separate schedule of findings and questioned costs described in paragraph (d) of this section. (c) A report on compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a material effect on the financial statements. This report shall also include an opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) as to whether the auditee complied with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements which could have a direct and material effect on each major program, and, where applicable, refer to the separate schedule of findings and questioned costs described in paragraph (d) of this section. (d) A schedule of findings and questioned costs which shall include the following three components: (1) A summary of the auditor's results which shall include: (i) The type of report the auditor issued on the financial statements of the auditee (i.e., unqualified opinion, qualified opinion, adverse opinion, or disclaimer of opinion); (ii) Where applicable, a statement that reportable conditions in internal control were disclosed by the audit of the financial statements 87 and whether any such conditions were material weaknesses; (iii) A statement as to whether the audit disclosed any noncompliance which is material to the financial statements of the auditee; (iv) Where applicable, a statement that reportable conditions in internal control over major programs were disclosed by the audit and whether any such conditions were material weaknesses; (v) The type of report the auditor issued on compliance for major programs (i.e., unqualified opinion, qualified opinion, adverse opinion, or disclaimer of opinion); (vi) A statement as to whether the audit disclosed any audit findings which the auditor is required to report under § .510(a); (vii) An identification of major programs; (viii)The dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B programs, as described in § .520(b); and (ix) A statement as to whether the auditee qualified as a low-risk auditee under § .530. (2) Findings relating to the financial statements which are required to be reported in accordance with GAGAS. (3) Findings and questioned costs for Federal awards which shall include audit findings as defined in § .510(a). (i) Audit findings (e.g., internal control findings, compliance findings, questioned costs, or fraud) which relate to the same issue should be presented as a single audit finding. Where practical, audit findings should be organized by Federal agency or pass-through entity. (ii) Audit findings which relate to both the financial statements and Federal awards, as reported under paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3) of this section, respectively, should be reported in both sections of the schedule. However, the reporting in one section of the schedule may be in summary form with a reference to a detailed reporting in the other section of the schedule. §_.510 Audit findings. (a) Audit findings reported. The auditor shall report the following as audit findings in a schedule of findings and questioned costs: (1) Reportable conditions in internal control over major programs. The auditor's determination of whether a deficiency in internal control is a reportable condition for the purpose of reporting an audit finding is in relation to a type of compliance requirement for a major program or an audit objective identified in the compliance supplement. The auditor shall identify reportable conditions which are individually or cumulatively material weaknesses. (2) Material noncompliance with the provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, or grant agreements related to a major program. The auditor's determination of whether a noncompliance with the provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, or grant agreements is material for the purpose of reporting an audit finding is in relation to a type of compliance requirement for a major program or an audit objective identified in the compliance supplement. (3) Known questioned costs which are greater than $10,000 for a type of compliance requirement for a major program. Known questioned costs are those specifically identified by the auditor. In evaluating the effect of questioned costs on the opinion on compliance, the auditor considers the best estimate of total costs questioned (likely questioned costs), not just the questioned costs specifically identified (known questioned costs). The auditor shall also report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $10,000 for a type of compliance requirement for a major program. In reporting questioned costs, the auditor shall include information to provide proper perspective for judging the prevalence and consequences of the questioned costs. (4) Known questioned costs which are greater than $10,000 for a Federal 88 program which is not audited as a major program. Except for audit follow-up, the auditor is not required under this part to perform audit procedures for such a Federal program; therefore, the auditor will normally not find questioned costs for a program which is not audited as a major program. However, if the auditor does become aware of questioned costs for a Federal program which is not audited as a major program (e.g., as part of audit follow-up or other audit procedures) and the known questioned costs are greater than $10,000, then the auditor shall report this as an audit finding. (5) The circumstances concerning why the auditor's report on compliance for major programs is other than an unqualified opinion, unless such circumstances are otherwise reported as audit findings in the schedule of findings and questioned costs for Federal awards. (6) Known fraud affecting a Federal award, unless such fraud is otherwise reported as an audit finding in the schedule of findings and questioned costs for Federal awards. This paragraph does not require the auditor to make an additional reporting when the auditor confirms that the fraud was reported outside of the auditor's reports under the direct reporting requirements of GAGAS. (7) Instances where the results of audit follow-up procedures disclosed that the summary schedule of prior audit findings prepared by the auditee in accordance with §_.315(b) materially misrepresents the status of any prior audit finding. (b) Audit finding detail. Audit findings shall be presented in sufficient detail for the auditee to prepare a corrective action plan and take corrective action and for Federal agencies and pass-through entities to arrive at a management decision. The following specific information shall be included, as applicable, in audit findings: (1) Federal program and specific Federal award identification including the CFDA title and number, Federal award number and year, name of Federal agency, and name of the applicable pass-through entity. When information, such as the CFDA title and number or Federal award number, is not available, the auditor shall provide the best information available to describe the Federal award. (2) The criteria or specific requirement upon which the audit finding is based, including statutory, regulatory, or other citation. (3) The condition found, including facts that support the deficiency identified in the audit finding. (4) Identification of questioned costs and how they were computed. (5) Information to provide proper perspective for judging the prevalence and consequences of the audit findings, such as whether the audit findings represent an isolated instance or a systemic problem. Where appropriate, instances identified shall be related to the universe and the number of cases examined and be quantified in terms of dollar value. (6) The possible asserted effect to provide sufficient information to the auditee and Federal agency, or pass- through entity in the case of a subrecipient, to permit them to determine the cause and effect to facilitate prompt and proper corrective action. (7) Recommendations to prevent future occurrences of the deficiency identified in the audit finding. (8) Views of responsible officials of the auditee when there is disagreement with the audit findings, to the extent practical. (c) Reference numbers. Each audit finding in the schedule of findings and questioned costs shall include a reference number to allow for easy referencing of the audit findings during follow-up. .515 Audit working papers. (a) Retention of working papers. The auditor shall retain working papers and reports for a minimum of three years after the date of issuance of the auditor's report(s) to the auditee, unless the auditor is notified in writing by the cognizant agency for audit, oversight agency 89 for audit, or pass-through entity to extend the retention period. When the auditor is aware that the Federal awarding agency, pass-through entity, or auditee is contesting an audit finding, the auditor shall contact the parties contesting the audit finding for guidance prior to destruction of the working papers and reports. (b) Access to working papers. Audit working papers shall be made available upon request to the cognizant or oversight agency for audit or its designee, a Federal agency providing direct or indirect funding, or GAO at the completion of the audit, as part of a quality review, to resolve audit findings, or to carry out oversight responsibilities consistent with the purposes of this part. Access to working papers includes the right of Federal agencies to obtain copies of working papers, as is reasonable and necessary. § .520 Major program determination. (a) General. The auditor shall use a risk-based approach to determine which Federal programs are major programs. This risk-based approach shall include consideration of: Current and prior audit experience, oversight by Federal agencies and pass-through entities, and the inherent risk of the Federal program. The process in paragraphs (b) through (i) of this section shall be followed. (b) Step 1. (1) The auditor shall identify the larger Federal programs, which shall be labeled Type A programs. Type A programs are defined as Federal programs with Federal awards expended during the audit period exceeding the larger of: (i) $300,000 or three percent (.03) of total Federal awards expended in the case of an auditee for which total Federal awards expended equal or exceed $300,000 but are less than or equal to $100 million. (ii) $3 million or three -tenths of one percent (.003) of total Federal awards expended in the case of an auditee for which total Federal awards expended exceed $100 million but are less than or equal to $10 billion. (iii) $30 million or 15 hundredths of one percent (.0015) of total Federal awards expended in the case of an auditee for which total Federal awards expended exceed $10 billion. (2) Federal programs not labeled Type A under paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall be labeled Type B programs. (3) The inclusion of large loan and loan guarantees (loans) should not result in the exclusion of other programs as Type A programs. When a Federal program providing loans significantly affects the number or size of Type A programs, the auditor shall consider this Federal program as a Type A program and exclude its values in determining other Type A programs. (4) For biennial audits permitted under § .220, the determination of Type A and Type B programs shall be based upon the Federal awards expended during the two-year period. (c) Step 2. (1) The auditor shall identify Type A programs which are low-risk. For a Type A program to be considered low-risk, it shall have been audited as a major program in at least one of the two most recent audit periods (in the most recent audit period in the case of a biennial audit), and, in the most recent audit period, it shall have had no audit findings under § .510(a). However, the auditor may use judgment and consider that audit findings from questioned costs under § .510(x)(3) and § .510(a)(4), fraud under § .510(a)(6), and audit follow-up for the summary schedule of prior audit findings under § .510(a)(7) do not preclude the Type A program from being low-risk. The auditor shall consider: the criteria in §_.525(c), § .525 (d) (1) , § .525 (d) (2) , and § .525(4)(3); the results of audit follow-up; whether any changes in personnel or systems affecting a Type A program have significantly increased risk; and apply professional judgment in determining whether a Type A program is low-risk. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (c)(1) of this section, OMB may approve a Federal awarding agency's request that a Type A program at certain recipients may not be considered low- risk. For example, it may be necessary for a large Type A program to be audited as major each year at 90 particular recipients to allow the Federal agency to comply with the Government Management Reform Act of 1994 (31 U.S.C. 3515). The Federal agency shall notify the recipient and, if known, the auditor at least 180 days prior to the end of the fiscal year to be audited of OMB's approval. (d) Step 3. (1) The auditor shall identify Type B programs which are high-risk using professional judgment and the criteria in §.525. However, should the auditor select Option 2 under Step 4 (paragraph (e)(2)(i)(B) of this section), the auditor is not required to identify more high-risk Type B programs than the number of low-risk Type A programs. Except for known reportable conditions in internal control or compliance problems as discussed in §_.525(b)(1), §_.525(b)(2), and § .525(c)(1), a single criteria in § .525 would seldom cause a Type B program to be considered high-risk. (2) The auditor is not expected to perform risk assessments on relatively small Federal programs. Therefore, the auditor is only required to perform risk assessments on Type B programs that exceed the larger of: (i) $100,000 or three -tenths of one percent (.003) of total Federal awards expended when the auditee has less than or equal to $100 million in total Federal awards expended. (ii) $300,000 or three -hundredths of one percent (.0003) of total Federal awards expended when the auditee has more than $100 million in total Federal awards expended. (e) Step 4. At a minimum, the auditor shall audit all of the following as major programs: (1) All Type A programs, except the auditor may exclude any Type A programs identified as low-risk under Step 2 (paragraph (c)(1) of this section). (2) (i) High-risk Type B programs as identified under either of the following two options: (A) Option 1. At least one half of the Type B programs identified as high-risk under Step 3 (paragraph (d) of this section), except this paragraph (e)(2)(1) (A) does not require the auditor to audit more high-risk Type B programs than the number of low-risk Type A programs identified as low-risk under Step 2. (B) Option 2. One high-risk Type B program for each Type A program identified as low-risk under Step 2. (ii) When identifying which high-risk Type B programs to audit as major under either Option 1 or 2 in paragraph (e)(2)(i)(A) or (B), the auditor is encouraged to use an approach which provides an opportunity for different high-risk Type B programs to be audited as major over a period of time. (3) Such additional programs as may be necessary to comply with the percentage of coverage rule discussed in paragraph (f) of this section. This paragraph (e)(3) may require the auditor to audit more programs as major than the number of Type A programs. (f) Percentage of coverage rule. The auditor shall audit as major programs Federal programs with Federal awards expended that, in the aggregate, encompass at least 50 percent of total Federal awards expended. If the auditee meets the criteria in § .530 for a low-risk auditee, the auditor need only audit as major programs Federal programs with Federal awards expended that, in the aggregate, encompass at least 25 percent of total Federal awards expended. (g) Documentation of risk. The auditor shall document in the working papers the risk analysis process used in determining major programs. (h) Auditor's judgment. When the major program determination was performed and documented in accordance with this part, the auditor's judgment in applying the risk-based approach to determine major programs shall be presumed correct. Challenges by Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall only be for clearly improper use of the guidance in this part. However, Federal agencies and pass- through entities may provide auditors guidance about the risk of a particular Federal program and the auditor shall consider this guidance in determining major programs in audits not yet completed. 91 (i) Deviation from use of risk criteria. For first-year audits, the auditor may elect to determine major programs as all Type A programs plus any Type B programs as necessary to meet the percentage of coverage rule discussed in paragraph (f) of this section. Under this option, the auditor would not be required to perform the procedures discussed in paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of this section. (1) A first-year audit is the first year the entity is audited under this part or the first year of a change of auditors. (2) To ensure that a frequent change of auditors would not preclude audit of high-risk Type B programs, this election for first-year audits may not be used by an auditee more than once in every three years. § .525 Criteria for Federal program risk. (a) General. The auditor's determination should be based on an overall evaluation of the risk of noncompliance occurring which could be material to the Federal program. The auditor shall use auditor judgment and consider criteria, such as described in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section, to identify risk in Federal programs. Also, as part of the risk analysis, the auditor may wish to discuss a particular Federal program with auditee management and the Federal agency or pass-through entity. (b) Current and prior audit experience. (1) Weaknesses in internal control over Federal programs would indicate higher risk. Consideration should be given to the control environment over Federal programs and such factors as the expectation of management's adherence to applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements and the competence and experience of personnel who administer the Federal programs. (i) A Federal program administered under multiple internal control structures may have higher risk. When assessing risk in a large single audit, the auditor shall consider whether weaknesses are isolated in a single operating unit (e.g., one college campus) or pervasive throughout the entity. (ii) When significant parts of a Federal program are passed through to subrecipients, a weak system for monitoring subrecipients would indicate higher risk. (iii) The extent to which computer processing is used to administer Federal programs, as well as the complexity of that processing, should be considered by the auditor in assessing risk. New and recently modified computer systems may also indicate risk. (2) Prior audit findings would indicate higher risk, particularly when the situations identified in the audit findings could have a significant impact on a Federal program or have not been corrected. (3) Federal programs not recently audited as major programs may be of higher risk than Federal programs recently audited as major programs without audit findings. (c) Oversight exercised by Federal agencies and pass-through entities. (1) Oversight exercised by Federal agencies or pass-through entities could indicate risk. For example, recent monitoring or other reviews performed by an oversight entity which disclosed no significant problems would indicate lower risk. However, monitoring which disclosed significant problems would indicate higher risk. (2) Federal agencies, with the concurrence of OMB, may identify Federal programs which are higher risk. OMB plans to provide this identification in the compliance supplement. (d) Inherent risk of the Federal program. (1) The nature of a Federal program may indicate risk. Consideration should be given to the complexity of the program and the extent to which the Federal program contracts for goods and services. For example, Federal programs that disburse funds through third party contracts or have eligibility criteria may be of higher risk. Federal programs primarily involving staff payroll costs may have a high- risk for time and effort reporting, but otherwise be at low-risk. (2) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the Federal agency may indicate risk. For example, a new 92 Federal program with new or interim regulations may have higher risk than an established program with time - tested regulations. Also, significant changes in Federal programs, laws, regulations, or the provisions of contracts or grant agreements may increase risk. (3) The phase of a Federal program in its life cycle at the auditee may indicate risk. For example, during the first and last years that an auditee participates in a Federal program, the risk may be higher due to start-up or closeout of program activities and staff. (4) Type B programs with larger Federal awards expended would be of higher risk than programs with substantially smaller Federal awards expended. § .530 Criteria for a low-risk auditee. An auditee which meets all of the following conditions for each of the preceding two years (or, in the case of biennial audits, preceding two audit periods) shall qualify as a low-risk auditee and be eligible for reduced audit coverage in accordance with § .520: (a) Single audits were performed on an annual basis in accordance with the provisions of this part. A non - Federal entity that has biennial audits does not qualify as a low-risk auditee, unless agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. (b) The auditor's opinions on the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards were unqualified. However, the cognizant or oversight agency for audit may judge that an opinion qualification does not affect the management of Federal awards and provide a waiver. (c) There were no deficiencies in internal control which were identified as material weaknesses under the requirements of GAGAS. However, the cognizant or oversight agency for audit may judge that any identified material weaknesses do not affect the management of Federal awards and provide a waiver. (d) None of the Federal programs had audit findings from any of the following in either of the preceding two years (or, in the case of biennial audits, preceding two audit periods) in which they were classified as Type A programs: (1) Internal control deficiencies which were identified as material weaknesses; (2) Noncompliance with the provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, or grant agreements which have a material effect on the Type A program; or(3) Known or likely questioned costs that exceed five percent of the total Federal awards expended for a Type A program during the year 93 Appendix C 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart C, Eligible Activities 94 WAIS Document Retrieval[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 24, Volume 3] [Revised as of April 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 24CFR570.201] [Page 41-44] TITLE 24 --HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER V --OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PART 570_COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS- -Table of Contents Subpart C_Eligible Activities Sec. 570.201 Basic eligible activities. CDBG funds may be used for the following activities: (a) Acquisition. Acquisition in whole or in part by the recipient, or other public or private nonprofit entity, by purchase, long- term lease, donation, or otherwise, of real property (including air rights, water rights, rights-of-way, easements, and other interests therein) for any public purpose, subject to the limitations of Sec. 570.207. (b) Disposition. Disposition, through sale, lease, donation, or otherwise, of any real property acquired with CDBG funds or its retention for public purposes, including reasonable costs of temporarily managing such property or property acquired under urban renewal, provided that the proceeds from any such disposition shall be program income subject to the requirements set forth in Sec. 570.504. (c) Public facilities and improvements. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and improvements, except as provided in Sec. 570.207(a), carried out by the recipient or other public or private nonprofit entities. (However, activities under this paragraph may be directed to the removal of material and architectural barriers that restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly or severely disabled persons to public facilities and improvements, including those provided for in Sec. 570.207(a)(1).) In undertaking such activities, design features and improvements which promote energy efficiency may be included. Such activities may also include the execution of architectural design features, and similar treatments intended to enhance the aesthetic quality of facilities and improvements receiving CDBG assistance, such as decorative pavements, railings, sculptures, pools of water and fountains, and other works of art. Facilities designed for use in providing shelter for persons having special needs are considered public facilities and not subject to the prohibition of new housing construction described in Sec. 570.207(b)(3). Such facilities include shelters for the homeless; convalescent homes; hospitals, nursing homes; battered spouse shelters; halfway houses for run -away children, drug offenders or parolees; group homes for mentally retarded persons and temporary housing for disaster victims. In certain cases, nonprofit entities and subrecipients including those specified in Sec. 570.204 may acquire title to public facilities. When such facilities are owned by nonprofit entities or subrecipients, they shall be operated so as [[Page 42]] to be open for use by the general public during all normal hours of operation. Public facilities and improvements eligible for assistance under this paragraph are subject to the policies in Sec. 570.200(b). (d) Clearance activities. Clearance, demolition, and removal of buildings and improvements, including movement of structures to other sites. Demolition of HUD -assisted or HUD -owned housing units may be undertaken only with the prior approval of HUD. (e) Public services. Provision of public services (including labor, supplies, and materials) including but not limited to those concerned with employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, fair housing counseling, energy conservation, welfare (but excluding the provision of income payments identified under Sec. 570.207(b)(4)), homebuyer downpayment assistance, or recreational needs. To be eligible for CDBG assistance, a public service must be either a new service or a quantifiable increase in the level of an existing service above that which has been provided by or on behalf of the unit of general local government (through funds raised by the unit or received by the unit from the State in which it is located) in the 12 calendar months before the submission of the action plan. (An exception to this requirement may be made if HUD determines that any decrease in the level of a service was the result of events not within the control of the unit of general local government.) The amount of CDBG funds used for public services shall not exceed paragraphs (e) (1) or (2) of this section, as applicable: (1) The amount of CDBG funds used for public services shall not exceed 15 percent of each grant, except that for entitlement grants made under subpart D of this part, the amount shall not exceed 15 percent of the grant plus 15 percent of program income, as defined in Sec. 570.500(a). For entitlement grants under subpart D of this part, compliance is based on limiting the amount of CDBG funds obligated for public service activities in each program year to an amount no greater than 15 percent of the entitlement grant made for that program year 95 plus 15 percent of the program income received during the grantee's immediately preceding program year. (2) A recipient which obligated more CDBG funds for public services than 15 percent of its grant funded from Federal fiscal year 1982 or 1983 appropriations (excluding program income and any assistance received under Public Law 98-8), may obligate more CDBG funds than allowable under paragraph (e)(1) of this section, so long as the total amount obligated in any program year does not exceed: (i) For an entitlement grantee, 15% of the program income it received during the preceding program year; plus (ii) A portion of the grant received for the program year which is the highest of the following amounts: (A) The amount determined by applying the percentage of the grant it obligated for public services in the 1982 program year against the grant for its current program year; (B) The amount determined by applying the percentage of the grant it obligated for public services in the 1983 program year against the grant for its current program year; (C) The amount of funds it obligated for public services in the 1982 program year; or, (D) The amount of funds it obligated for public services in the 1983 program year. (f) Interim assistance. (1) The following activities may be undertaken on an interim basis in areas exhibiting objectively determinable signs of physical deterioration where the recipient has determined that immediate action is necessary to arrest the deterioration and that permanent improvements will be carried out as soon as practicable: (i) The repairing of streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, publicly owned utilities, and public buildings; and (ii) The execution of special garbage, trash, and debris removal, including neighborhood cleanup campaigns, but not the regular curbside collection of garbage or trash in an area. (2) In order to alleviate emergency conditions threatening the public health and safety in areas where the chief executive officer of the recipient determines that such an emergency [[Page 431] condition exists and requires immediate resolution, CDBG funds may be used for: (i) The activities specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, except for the repair of parks and playgrounds; (ii) The clearance of streets, including snow removal and similar activities, and (iii) The improvement of private properties. (3) All activities authorized under paragraph (f)(2) of this section are limited to the extent necessary to alleviate emergency conditions. (g) Payment of non -Federal share. Payment of the non -Federal share required in connection with a Federal grant-in-aid program undertaken as part of CDBG activities, provided, that such payment shall be limited to activities otherwise eligible and in compliance with applicable requirements under this subpart. (h) Urban renewal completion. Payment of the cost of completing an urban renewal project funded under title I of the Housing Act of 1949 as amended. Further information regarding the eligibility of such costs is set forth in Sec. 570.801. (i) Relocation. Relocation payments and other assistance for permanently and temporarily relocated individuals families, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and farm operations where the assistance is (1) required under the provisions of Sec. 570.606 (b) or (c); or (2) determined by the grantee to be appropriate under the provisions of Sec. 570.606(d). (j) Loss of rental income. Payments to housing owners for losses of rental income incurred in holding, for temporary periods, housing units to be used for the relocation of individuals and families displaced by program activities assisted under this part. (k) Housing services. Housing services, as provided in section 105(a)(21) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(21)). (1) Privately owned utilities. CDBG funds may be used to acquire, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, or install the distribution lines and facilities of privately owned utilities, including the placing underground of new or existing distribution facilities and lines. (m) Construction of housing CDBG funds may be used for the construction of housing assisted under section 17 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. (n) Homeownership assistance. CDBG funds may be used to provide direct homeownership assistance to low- or moderate -income households in accordance with section 105(a) of the Act. (o) (1) The provision of assistance either through the recipient directly or through public and private organizations, agencies, and other subrecipients (including nonprofit and for-profit subrecipients) to facilitate economic development by: (i) Providing credit, including, but not limited to, grants, loans, loan guarantees, and other forms of financial support, for the establishment, stabilization, and expansion of microenterprises; (ii) Providing technical assistance, advice, and business support services to owners of microenterprises and persons developing microenterprises; and (iii) Providing general support, including, but not limited to, peer support programs, counseling, child care, transportation, and other similar services, 96 to owners of microenterprises and persons developing microenterprises. (2) Services provided this paragraph (o) shall not be subject to the restrictions on public services contained in paragraph (e) of this section. (3) For purposes of this paragraph (o), "persons developing microenterprises" means such persons who have expressed interest and who are, or after an initial screening process are expected to be, actively working toward developing businesses, each of which is expected to be a microenterprise at the time it is formed. (4) Assistance under this paragraph (o) may also include training, technical assistance, or other support services to increase the capacity of the recipient or subrecipient to carry out the activities under this paragraph (o). (p) Technical assistance. Provision of technical assistance to public or nonprofit entities to increase the capacity of such entities to carry out eligible neighborhood revitalization or economic development activities. (The recipient must determine, prior to the [[Page 44]] provision of the 97 assistance, that the activity for which it is attempting to build capacity would be eligible for assistance under this subpart C, and that the national objective claimed by the grantee for this assistance can reasonably be expected to be met once the entity has received the technical assistance and undertakes the activity.) Capacity building for private or public entities (including grantees) for other purposes may be eligible under Sec. 570.205. (q) Assistance to institutions of higher education. Provision of assistance by the recipient to institutions of higher education when the grantee determines that such an institution has demonstrated a capacity to carry out eligible activities under this subpart C. [53 FR 34439, Sept. 6, 1988, as amended at 53 FR 31239, Aug. 17, 1988; 55 FR 29308, July 18, 1990; 57 FR 27119, June 17, 1992; 60 FR 1943, Jan. 5, 1995; 60 FR 56911, Nov. 9, 1995; 61 FR 18674, Apr. 29, 1996; 65 FR 70215, Nov. 21, 2000; 67 FR 47213, July 17, 2002] Appendix D 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart J, Grant Administration 98 WAIS Document Retrieval[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 24, Volume 3] [Revised as of April 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 24CFR570.501] [Page 131-132] TITLE 24 --HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER V --OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING ANDDEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PART 570_COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS- -Table of Contents Subpart J Grant Administration Sec. 570.501 Responsibility for grant administration. (a) One or more public agencies, including existing local public agencies, may be designated by the chief executive officer of the recipient to undertake activities assisted by this part. A public agency so designated shall be subject to the same requirements as are applicable to subrecipients. (b) The recipient is responsible for ensuring that CDBG funds are used in accordance with all program requirements. The use of designated public agencies, subrecipients, or contractors [[Page 132]] does not relieve the recipient of this responsibility. The recipient is also responsible for determining the adequacy of performance under subrecipient agreements and procurement contracts, and for taking appropriate action when performance problems arise, such as the actions described in Sec. 570.910. Where a unit of general local government is participating with, or as part of, an urban county, or as part of a metropolitan city, the recipient is responsible for applying to the unit of general local government the same requirements as are applicable to subrecipients, except that the five-year period identified under Sec. 570.503(b)(8)(i) shall begin with the date that the unit of general local government is no longer considered by HUD to be a part of the metropolitan city or urban county, as applicable, instead of the date that the subrecipient agreement expires. [53 FR 8058, Mar. 11, 1988, as amended at 57 FR 27120, June 17, 1992] Sec. 570.502 Applicability of uniform administrative requirements. (a) Recipients and subrecipients that are governmental entities (including public agencies) shall comply with the requirements and standards of OMB Circular No. A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments"; OMB Circular A- 128, "Audits of State and Local Governments" (implemented at 24 CFR part 44); and with the following sections of 24 CFR part 85 "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments" or the related CDBG provision, as specified in this paragraph: (1) Section 85.3, "Definitions"; (2) Section 85.6, "Exceptions"; (3) Section 85.12, "Special grant or subgrant conditions for 'high-risk' grantees" (4) Section 85.20, "Standards for financial management systems," except paragraph (a); (5) Section 85.21, "Payment," except as modified by Sec. 570.513; (6) Section 85.22, "Allowable costs"; (7) Section 85.26, "Non-federal audits"; (8) Section 85.32, "Equipment," except in all cases in which the equipment is sold, the proceeds shall be program income; (9) Section 85.33, "Supplies"; (10) Section 85.34, "Copyrights"; (11) Section 85.35, " Subawards to debarred and suspended parties"; (12) Section 85.36, "Procurement," except paragraph (a); (13) Section 85.37, " Subgrants "; (14) Section 85.40, "Monitoring and reporting program performance," except paragraphs (b) through (d) and paragraph (f); (15) Section 85.41, "Financial reporting," except paragraphs (a), (b), and (e); (16) Section 85.42, "Retention and access requirements for records," except that the period shall be four years; (17) Section 85.43, "Enforcement"; (18) Section 85.44, "Termination for convenience"; (19) Section 85.51 "Later disallowances and adjustments" and (20) Section 85.52, ''Collection of amounts due." (b) Subrecipients, except subrecipients that are governmental entities, shall comply with the requirements and standards of OMB Circular No. A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-profit Organizations," or OMB Circular No. A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions," as applicable, and OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Institutions" (as set forth in 24 CFR part 45). Audits shall be conducted annually. Such subrecipients shall also comply with the following provisions of the Uniform Administrative requirements of OMB Circular A-110 (implemented at 24 CFR part 84, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non - 99 Profit Organizations") or the related CDBG provision, as specified in this paragraph: (1) Subpart A --"General"; (2) Subpart B--"Pre-Award Requirements," except for Sec. 84.12, "Forms for Applying for Federal Assistance"; (3) Subpart C--'Post-Award Requirements," except for: (i) Section 84.22, "Payment Requirements." Grantees shall follow the standards of Seco Sec. 85.20(b)(7) and 85.21 in making payments to subrecipients; [[Page 133]] (ii) Section 84.23, "Cost Sharing and Matching"; (iii) Section 84.24, "Program Income." In lieu of Sec. 84.24, CDBG subrecipients shall follow Sec. 570.504; (iv) Section 84.25, "Revision of Budget and Program Plans"; (v) Section 84.32, "Real Property." In lieu of Sec. 84.32, CDBG subrecipients shall follow Sec. 570.505; (vi) Section 84.34(g), "Equipment." In lieu of the disposition provisions of Sec. 84.34(g), the following applies: (A) In all cases in which equipment is sold, the proceeds shall be program income (prorated to reflect the extent to which CDBG funds were used to acquire the equipment); and (B) Equipment not needed by the subrecipient for CDBG activities shall be transferred to the recipient for the CDBG program or shall be retained after compensating the recipient; (vii) Section 84.51 (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), "Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance"; (viii) Section 84.52, 'Financial Reporting"; (ix) Section 84.53(b), "Retention and access requirements for records." Section 84.53(b) applies with the following exceptions: (A) The retention period referenced in Sec. 84.53(b) pertaining to individual CDBG activities shall be four years; and (B) The retention period starts from the date of submission of the annual performance and evaluation report, as prescribed in 24 CFR 91.520, in which the specific activity is reported on for the final time rather than from the date of submission of the final expenditure report for the award; (x) Section 84.61, "Termination." In lieu of the provisions of Sec. 84.61, CDBG subrecipients shall comply with Sec. 570.503(b)(7); and (4) Subpart D--"After-the-Award Requirements," except for Sec. 84.71, "Closeout Procedures." [53 FR 8058, Mar. 11, 1988, as amended at 60 FR 1916, Jan. 5, 1995; 60 FR 56915, Nov. 9, 1995] Sec. 570.503 Agreements with subrecipients. (a) Before disbursing any CDBG funds to a subrecipient, the recipient shall sign a written agreement with the subrecipient. The agreement shall remain in effect during any period that the subrecipient has control over CDBG funds, including program income. (b) At a minimum, the written agreement with the subrecipient shall include provisions concerning the following items: (1) Statement of work. The agreement shall include a description of the work to be performed, a schedule for completing the work, and a budget. These items shall be in sufficient detail to provide a sound basis for the recipient effectively to monitor performance under the agreement. (2) Records and reports. The recipient shall specify in the agreement the particular records the subrecipient must maintain and the particular reports the subrecipient must submit in order to assist the recipient in meeting its recordkeeping and reporting requirements. (3) Program income. The agreement shall include the program income requirements set forth in Sec. 570.504(c). The agreement shall also specify that, at the end of the program year, the grantee may require remittance of all or part of any program income balances (including investments thereof) held by the subrecipient (except those needed for immediate cash needs, cash balances of a revolving loan fund, cash balances from a lump sum drawdown, or cash or investments held for section 108 security needs). (4) Uniform administrative requirements. The agreement shall require the subrecipient to comply with applicable uniform administrative requirements, as described in Sec. 570.502. (5) Other program requirements. The agreement shall require the subrecipient to carry out each activity in compliance with all Federal laws and regulations described in subpart K of these regulations, except that: (i) The subrecipient does not assume the recipient's environmental responsibilities described at Sec. 570.604; and (ii) The subrecipient does not assume the recipient's responsibility for initiating the review process under the provisions of 24 CFR part 52. (6) Suspension and termination. The agreement shall specify that, in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43, suspension [[Page 134]] or termination may occur if the subrecipient materially fails to comply with any term of the award, and that the award may be terminated for convenience in accordance with 24 CFR 85.44. (7) Reversion of assets. The agreement shall specify that upon its expiration the subrecipient shall transfer to the recipient any CDBG funds on hand at the time of expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG funds. It 100 shall also include provisions designed to ensure that any real property under the subrecipient's control that was acquired or improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds (including CDBG funds provided to the subrecipient in the form of a loan) in excess of $25,000 is either: (i) Used to meet one of the national objectives in Sec. 570.208 (formerly Sec. 570.901) until five years after expiration of the agreement, or for such longer period of time as determined to be appropriate by the recipient; or (ii) Not used in accordance with paragraph (b)(7)(i) of this section, in which event the subrecipient shall pay to the recipient an amount equal to the current market value of the property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for the acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. The payment is program income to the recipient. (No payment is required after the period of time specified in paragraph (b)(7)(i) of this section.) [53 FR 8058, Mar. 11, 1988, as amended at 53 FR 41331, Oct. 21, 1988; 57 FR 27120, June 17, 1992; 60 FR 56915, Nov. 9, 1995; 68 FR 56405, Sept. 30, 2003] Sec. 570.504 Program income. (a) Recording program income. The receipt and expenditure of program income as defined in Sec. 570.500(a) shall be recorded as part of the financial transactions of the grant program. (b) Disposition of program income received by recipients. (1) Program income received before grant closeout may be retained by the recipient if the income is treated as additional CDBG funds subject to all applicable requirements governing the use of CDBG funds. (2) If the recipient chooses to retain program income, that program income shall be disposed of as follows: (i) Program income in the form of repayments to, or interest earned in, a revolving fund as defined in Sec. 570.500(b) shall be substantially disbursed from the fund before additional cash withdrawals are made from the U.S. Treasury for the same activity. (This rule does not prevent a lump sum disbursement to finance the rehabilitation of privately owned properties as provided for in Sec. 570.513.) (ii) Substantially all other program income shall be disbursed for eligible activities before additional cash withdrawals are made from the U.S. Treasury. (iii) At the end of each program year, the aggregate amount of program income cash balances and any investment thereof (except those needed for immediate cash needs, cash balances of a revolving loan fund, cash balances from a lump -sum drawdown, or cash or investments held for section 108 loan guarantee security needs) that, as of the last day of the program year, exceeds one -twelfth of the most recent grant made pursuant to Sec. 570.304 shall be remitted to HUD as soon as practicable thereafter, to be placed in the recipient's line of credit. This provision applies to program income cash balances and investments thereof held by the grantee and its subrecipients. (This provision shall be applied for the first time at the end of the program year for which Federal Fiscal Year 1996 funds are provided.) (3) Program income on hand at the time of closeout shall continue to be subject to the eligibility requirements in subpart C and all other applicable provisions of this part until it is expended. (4) Unless otherwise provided in any grant closeout agreement, and subject to the requirements of paragraph (b)(5) of this section, income received after closeout shall not be governed by the provisions of this part, except that, if at the time of closeout the recipient has another ongoing CDBG grant received directly from HUD, funds received after closeout shall be treated as program income of the ongoing grant program. [[Page 135]] (5) If the recipient does not have another ongoing grant received directly from HUD at the time of closeout, income received after closeout from the disposition of real property or from loans outstanding at the time of closeout shall not be governed by the provisions of this part, except that such income shall be used for activities that meet one of the national objectives in Sec. 570.901 and the eligibility requirements described in section 105 of the Act. (c) Disposition of program income received by subrecipients. The written agreement between the recipient and the subrecipient, as required by Sec. 570.503, shall specify whether program income received is to be returned to the recipient or retained by the subrecipient. Where program income is to be retained by the subrecipient, the agreement shall specify the activities that will be undertaken with the program income and that all provisions of the written agreement shall apply to the specified activities. When the subrecipient retains program income, transfers of grant funds by the recipient to the subrecipient shall be adjusted according to the principles described in paragraphs (b)(2) (i) and (ii) of this section. Any program income on hand when the agreement expires, or received after the agreement's expiration, shall be paid to the recipient as required by Sec. 570.503(b)(8). (d) Disposition of certain program income received by urban counties. Program income derived from urban county program activities undertaken by or within the jurisdiction of a unit of general local government which thereafter terminates its participation in the urban county shall continue to be program income of the urban county. The urban county may transfer the program income to the unit of general local government, 101 upon its termination of urban county participation, provided that the unit of general local government has become an entitlement grantee and agrees to use the program income in its own CDBG entitlement program. [53 FR 8058, Mar. 11, 1988, as amended at 60 FR 56915, Nov. 9, 1995] Sec. 570.505 Use of real property. The standards described in this section apply to real property within the recipient's control which was acquired or improved in whole or in part using CDBG funds in excess of $25,000. These standards shall apply from the date CDBG funds are first spent for the property until five years after closeout of an entitlement recipient's participation in the entitlement CDBG program or, with respect to other recipients, until five years after the closeout of the grant from which the assistance to the property was provided. (a) A recipient may not change the use or planned use of any such property (including the beneficiaries of such use) from that for which the acquisition or improvement was made unless the recipient provides affected citizens with reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on, any proposed change, and either: (1) The new use of such property qualifies as meeting one of the national objectives in Sec. 570.208 (formerly Sec. 570.901) and is not a building for the general conduct of government; or (2) The requirements in paragraph (b) of this section are met. (b) If the recipient determines, after consultation with affected citizens, that it is appropriate to change the use of the property to a use which does not qualify under paragraph (a)(1) of this section, it may retain or dispose of the property for the changed use if the recipient's CDBG program is reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market value of the property, less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition of, and improvements to, the property. (c) If the change of use occurs after closeout, the provisions governing income from the disposition of the real property in Sec. 570.504(b)(4) or (5), as applicable, shall apply to the use of funds reimbursed. (d) Following the reimbursement of the CDBG program in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section, the property no longer will be subject to any CDBG requirements. [53 FR 8058, Mar. 11, 1988, as amended at 53 FR 41331, Oct. 21, 1988] [[Page 136]] Sec. 570.506 Records to be maintained. Each recipient shall establish and maintain sufficient records to enable the Secretary to determine whether the recipient has met the requirements of this part. At a minimum, the following records are needed: (a) Records providing a full description of each activity assisted (or being assisted) with CDBG funds, including its location (if the activity has a geographical locus), the amount of CDBG funds budgeted, obligated and expended for the activity, and the provision in subpart C under which it is eligible. (b) Records demonstrating that each activity undertaken meets one of the criteria set forth in Sec. 570.208. (Where information on income by family size is required, the recipient may substitute evidence establishing that the person assisted qualifies under another program having income qualification criteria at least as restrictive as that used in the definitions of "low and moderate income person" and "low and moderate income household" (as applicable) at Sec. 570.3, such as Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and welfare programs; or the recipient may substitute evidence that the assisted person is homeless; or the recipient may substitute a copy of a verifiable certification from the assisted person that his or her family income does not exceed the applicable income limit established in accordance with Sec. 570.3; or the recipient may substitute a notice that the assisted person is a referral from a state, county or local employment agency or other entity that agrees to refer individuals it determines to be low and moderate income persons based on HUD's criteria and agrees to maintain documentation supporting these determinations.) Such records shall include the following information: (1) For each activity determined to benefit low and moderate income persons, the income limits applied and the point in time when the benefit was determined. (2) For each activity determined to benefit low and moderate income persons based on the area served by the activity: (i) The boundaries of the service area; (ii) The income characteristics of families and unrelated individuals in the service area; and (iii) If the percent of low and moderate income persons in the service area is less than 51 percent, data showing that the area qualifies under the exception criteria set forth at Sec. 570.208(a)(1)(ii). (3) For each activity determined to benefit low and moderate income persons because the activity involves a facility or service designed for use by a limited clientele consisting exclusively or predominantly of low and moderate income persons: (i) Documentation establishing that the facility or service is designed for the particular needs of or used exclusively by senior citizens, adults meeting the Bureau of the Census' Current Population Reports definition of "severely disabled," persons living with AIDS, battered spouses, abused 102 children, the homeless, illiterate adults, or migrant farm workers, for which the regulations provide a presumption concerning the extent to which low- and moderate -income persons benefit; or (ii) Documentation describing how the nature and, if applicable, the location of the facility or service establishes that it is used predominantly by low and moderate income persons; or (iii) Data showing the size and annual income of the family of each person receiving the benefit. (4) For each activity carried out for the purpose of providing or improving housing which is determined to benefit low and moderate income persons: (i) A copy of a written agreement with each landlord or developer receiving CDBG assistance indicating the total number of dwelling units in each multifamily structure assisted and the number of those units which will be occupied by low and moderate income households after assistance; (ii) The total cost of the activity, including both CDBG and non-CDBG funds. (iii) For each unit occupied by a low and moderate income household, the size and income of the household; (iv) For rental housing only: (A) The rent charged (or to be charged) after assistance for each [[Page 137]] dwelling unit in each structure assisted; and (B) Such information as necessary to show the affordability of units occupied (or to be occupied) by low and moderate income households pursuant to criteria established and made public by the recipient; (v) For each property acquired on which there are no structures, evidence of commitments ensuring that the criteria in Sec. 570.208(a)(3) will be met when the structures are built; (vi) Where applicable, records demonstrating that the activity qualifies under the special conditions at Sec. 570.208(a)(3)(i); (vii) For any homebuyer assistance activity qualifying under Sec. 570.201(e), 570.201(n), or 570.204, identification of the applicable eligibility paragraph and evidence that the activity meets the eligibility criteria for that provision; for any such activity qualifying under Sec. 570.208(a), the size and income of each homebuyer's household; and (viii) For a Sec. 570.201(k) housing services activity, identification of the HOME project(s) or assistance that the housing services activity supports, and evidence that project(s) or assistance meet the HOME program income targeting requirements at 24 CFR 92.252 or 92.254. (5) For each activity determined to benefit low and moderate income persons based on the creation of jobs, the recipient shall provide the documentation described in either paragraph (b)(5)(i) or (ii) of this section. (i) Where the recipient chooses to document that at least 51 percent of the jobs will be available to low and moderate income persons, documentation for each assisted business shall include: (A) A copy of a written agreement containing: (1) A commitment by the business that it will make at least 51 percent of the jobs available to low and moderate income persons and will provide training for any of those jobs requiring special skills or education; (2) A listing by job title of the permanent jobs to be created indicating which jobs will be available to low and moderate income persons, which jobs require special skills or education, and which jobs are part-time, if any; and (3) A description of actions to be taken by the recipient and business to ensure that low and moderate income persons receive first consideration for those jobs; and (B) A listing by job title of the permanent jobs filled, and which jobs of those were available to low and moderate income persons, and a description of how first consideration was given to such persons for those jobs. The description shall include what hiring process was used; which low and moderate income persons were interviewed for a particular job; and which low and moderate income persons were hired. (ii) Where the recipient chooses to document that at least 51 percent of the jobs will be held by low and moderate income persons, documentation for each assisted business shall include: (A) A copy of a written agreement containing: (1) A commitment by the business that at least 51 percent of the jobs, on a full-time equivalent basis, will be held by low and moderate income persons; and (2) A listing by job title of the permanent jobs to be created, identifying which are part-time, if any; (B) A listing by job title of the permanent jobs filled and which jobs were initially held by low and moderate income persons; and (C) For each such low and moderate income person hired, the size and annual income of the person's family prior to the person being hired for the job. (6) For each activity determined to benefit low and moderate income persons based on the retention of jobs: (i) Evidence that in the absence of CDBG assistance jobs would be lost; (ii) For each business assisted, a listing by job title of permanent jobs retained, indicating which of those jobs are part-time and (where it is known) which are held by low and moderate income persons at the time the CDBG assistance is provided. Where applicable, identification of any of the retained jobs (other than those known to be held by low and moderate income persons) 103 which are projected to become available to low and moderate income [[Page 138]] persons through job turnover within two years of the time CDBG assistance is provided. Information upon which the job turnover projections were based shall also be included in the record; (iii) For each retained job claimed to be held by a low and moderate income person, information on the size and annual income of the person's family; (iv) For jobs claimed to be available to low and moderate income persons based on job turnover, a description covering the items required for "available to" jobs in paragraph (b)(5) of this section; and (v) Where jobs were claimed to be available to low and moderate income persons through turnover, a listing of each job which has turned over to date, indicating which of those jobs were either taken by, or available to, low and moderate income persons. For jobs made available, a description of how first consideration was given to such persons for those jobs shall also be included in the record. (7) For purposes of documenting, pursuant to paragraph (b) (5) (i) (B), (b) (5) (ii) (C), (b) (6) (iii) or (b) (6) (v) of this section, that the person for whom a job was either filled by or made available to a low- or moderate -income person based upon the census tract where the person resides or in which the business is located, the recipient, in lieu of maintaining records showing the person's family size and income, may substitute records showing either the person's address at the time the determination of income status was made or the address of the business providing the job, as applicable, the census tract in which that address was located, the percent of persons residing in that tract who either are in poverty or who are low- and moderate - income, as applicable, the data source used for determining the percentage, and a description of the pervasive poverty and general distress in the census tract in sufficient detail to demonstrate how the census tract met the criteria in Sec. 570.208(a)(4)(v), as applicable. (8) For each activity determined to aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight based on addressing one or more of the conditions which qualified an area as a slum or blighted area: (i) The boundaries of the area; and (ii) A description of the conditions which qualified the area at the time of its designation in sufficient detail to demonstrate how the area met the criteria in Sec. 570.208(b) (1). (9) For each residential rehabilitation activity determined to aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight in a slum or blighted area: (i) The local definition of "substandard"; (ii) A pre -rehabilitation inspection report describing the deficiencies in each structure to be rehabilitated; and (iii) Details and scope of CDBG assisted rehabilitation, by structure. (10) For each activity determined to aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight based on the elimination of specific conditions of blight or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted area: (i) A description of the specific condition of blight or physical decay treated; and (ii) For rehabilitation carried out under this category, a description of the specific conditions detrimental to public health and safety which were identified and the details and scope of the CDBG assisted rehabilitation by structure. (11) For each activity determined to aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight based on addressing slums or blight in an urban renewal area, a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan, as in effect at the time the activity is carried out, including maps and supporting documentation. (12) For each activity determined to meet a community development need having a particular urgency: (i) Documentation concerning the nature and degree of seriousness of the condition requiring assistance; (ii) Evidence that the recipient certified that the CDBG activity was designed to address the urgent need; (iii) Information on the timing of the development of the serious condition; and (iv) Evidence confirming that other financial resources to alleviate the need were not available. [[Page 139]] (c) Records that demonstrate that the recipient has made the determinations required as a condition of eligibility of certain activities, as prescribed in Sec. Sec. 570.201(f), 570.201(i)(2), 570.201(p), 570.201(q), 570.202(b)(3), 570.206(f), 570.209, and 570.309. (d) Records which demonstrate compliance with Sec. 570.505 regarding any change of use of real property acquired or improved with CDBG assistance. (e) Records that demonstrate compliance with the citizen participation requirements prescribed in 24 CFR part 91, subpart B, for entitlement recipients, or in 24 CFR part 91, subpart C, for HUD -administered small cities recipients. (f) Records which demonstrate compliance with the requirements in Sec. 570.606 regarding acquisition, displacement, relocation, and replacement housing. (g) Fair housing and equal opportunity records containing: (1) Documentation of the analysis of impediments and the actions the recipient has carried out with its housing and community development and other resources to remedy or ameliorate any impediments to fair housing choice in the recipient's community. (2) Data on the extent to which each racial and ethnic group and single -headed households (by gender of household head) have applied for, participated in, or 104 benefited from, any program or activity funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds. Such information shall be used only as a basis for further investigation as to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements. No recipient is required to attain or maintain any particular statistical measure by race, ethnicity, or gender in covered programs. (3) Data on employment in each of the recipient's operating units funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds, with such data maintained in the categories prescribed on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's EEO -4 form; and documentation of any actions undertaken to assure equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in operating units funded in whole or in part under this part. (4) Data indicating the race and ethnicity of households (and gender of single heads of households) displaced as a result of CDBG funded activities, together with the address and census tract of the housing units to which each displaced household relocated. Such information shall be used only as a basis for further investigation as to compliance with nondiscrimination requirements. No recipient is required to attain or maintain any particular statistical measure by race, ethnicity, or gender in covered programs. (5) Documentation of actions undertaken to meet the requirements of Sec. 570.607(b) which implements section 3 of the Housing Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701U) relative to the hiring and training of low and moderate income persons and the use of local businesses. (6) Data indicating the racial/ethnic character of each business entity receiving a contract or subcontract of $25,000 or more paid, or to be paid, with CDBG funds, data indicating which of those entities are women's business enterprises as defined in Executive Order 12138, the amount of the contract or subcontract, and documentation of recipient's affirmative steps to assure that minority business and women's business enterprises have an equal opportunity to obtain or compete for contracts and subcontracts as sources of supplies, equipment, construction and services. Such affirmative steps may include, but are not limited to, technical assistance open to all businesses but designed to enhance opportunities for these enterprises and special outreach efforts to inform them of contract opportunities. Such steps shall not include preferring any business in the award of any contract or subcontract solely or in part on the basis of race or gender. (7) Documentation of the affirmative action measures the recipient has taken to overcome prior discrimination, where the courts or HUD have found that the recipient has previously discriminated against persons on the ground of race, color, national origin or sex in administering a program or activity funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds. [[Page 140]] (h) Financial records, in accordance with the applicable requirements listed in Sec. 570.502, including source documentation for entities not subject to parts 84 and 85 of this title. Grantees shall maintain evidence to support how the CDBG funds provided to such entities are expended. Such documentation must include, to the extent applicable, invoices, schedules containing comparisons of budgeted amounts and actual expenditures, construction progress schedules signed by appropriate parties (e.g., general contractor and/or a project architect), and/or other documentation appropriate to the nature of the activity. (i) Agreements and other records related to lump sum disbursements to private financial institutions for financing rehabilitation as prescribed in Sec. 570.513; and (j) Records required to be maintained in accordance with other applicable laws and regulations set forth in subpart K of this part. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 2506-0077) [53 FR 34454, Sept. 6, 1988; 53 FR 41330, Oct. 21, 1988, as amended at 60 FR 1916, 1953, Jan. 5, 1995; 60 FR 56915, Nov. 9, 1995; 61 FR 18674, Apr. 29, 1996; 64 FR 38813, July 19, 1999] Sec. 570.508 Public access to program records. Notwithstanding 24 CFR 85.42(f), recipients shall provide citizens with reasonable access to records regarding the past use of CDBG funds, consistent with applicable State and local laws regarding privacy and obligations of confidentiality. Sec. 570.509 Grant closeout procedures. (a) Criteria for closeout. A grant will be closed out when HUD determines, in consultation with the recipient, that the following criteria have been met: (1) All costs to be paid with CDBG funds have been incurred, with the exception of closeout costs (e.g., audit costs) and costs resulting from contingent liabilities described in the closeout agreement pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section. Contingent liabilities include, but are not limited to, third -party claims against the recipient, as well as related administrative costs. (2) With respect to activities (such as rehabilitation of privately owned properties) which are financed by means of escrow accounts, loan guarantees, or similar mechanisms, the work to be assisted with CDBG funds (but excluding program income) has actually been completed. (3) Other responsibilities of the recipient under the grant agreement and applicable laws and regulations appear to have been carried out satisfactorily or there is no further Federal interest in 105 keeping the grant agreement open for the purpose of securing performance. (b) Closeout actions. (1) Within 90 days of the date it is determined that the criteria for closeout have been met, the recipient shall submit to HUD a copy of the final performance and evaluation report described in 24 CFR part 91. If an acceptable report is not submitted, an audit of the recipient's grant activities may be conducted by HUD. (2) Based on the information provided in the performance report and other relevant information, HUD, in consultation with the recipient, will prepare a closeout agreement in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section. (3) HUD will cancel any unused portion of the awarded grant, as shown in the signed grant closeout agreement. Any unused grant funds disbursed from the U.S. Treasury which are in the possession of the recipient shall be refunded to HUD. (4) Any costs paid with CDBG funds which were not audited previously shall be subject to coverage in the recipient's next single audit performed in accordance with 24 CFR part 44. The recipient may be required to repay HUD any disallowed costs based on the results of the audit, or on additional HUD reviews provided for in the closeout agreement. (c) Closeout agreement. Any obligations remaining as of the date of the closeout shall be covered by the terms of a closeout agreement. The agreement shall be prepared by the HUD field office in consultation with the recipient. The agreement shall identify the grant being closed out, and include provisions with respect to the following: (1) Identification of any closeout costs or contingent liabilities subject to payment with CDBG funds after the closeout agreement is signed; (2) Identification of any unused grant funds to be canceled by HUD; (3) Identification of any program income on deposit in financial institutions at the time the closeout agreement is signed: (4) Description of the recipient's responsibility after closeout for: (i) Compliance with all program requirements, certifications and assurances in using program income on deposit at the time the closeout agreement is signed and in using any other remaining CDBG funds available for closeout costs and contingent liabilities; [[Page 142]] (ii) Use of real property assisted with CDBG funds in accordance with the principles described in Sec. 570.505; (iii) Compliance with requirements governing program income received subsequent to grant closeout, as described in Sec. 570.504(b)(4) and (5); and (iv) Ensuring that flood insurance coverage for affected property owners is maintained for the mandatory period; (5) Other provisions appropriate to any special circumstances of the grant closeout, in modification of or in addition to the obligations in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this section. The agreement shall authorize monitoring by HUD, and shall provide that findings of noncompliance may be taken into account by HUD, as unsatisfactory performance of the recipient, in the consideration of any future grant award under this part. (d) Status of consolidated plan after closeout. Unless otherwise provided in a closeout agreement, the Consolidated Plan will remain in effect after closeout until the expiration of the program year covered by the last approved consolidated plan. (e) Termination of grant for convenience. Grant assistance provided under this part may be terminated for convenience in whole or in part before the completion of the assisted activities, in accordance with the provisions of 24 CFR 85.44. The recipient shall not incur new obligations for the terminated portions after the effective date, and shall cancel as many outstanding obligations as possible. HUD shall allow full credit to the recipient for those portions of obligations which could not be canceled and which had been properly incurred by the recipient in carrying out the activities before the termination. The closeout policies contained in this section shall apply in such cases, except where the approved grant is terminated in its entirety. Responsibility for the environmental review to be performed under 24 CFR part 50 or 24 CFR part 58, as applicable, shall be determined as part of the closeout process. (f) Termination for cause. In cases in which the Secretary terminates the recipient's grant under the authority of subpart 0 of this part, or under the terms of the grant agreement, the closeout policies contained in this section shall apply, except where the approved grant is cancelled in its entirety. The provisions in 24 CFR 85.43(c) on the effects of termination shall also apply. HUD shall determine whether an environmental assessment or finding of inapplicability is required, and if such review is required, HUD shall perform it in accordance with 24 CFR part 50. [53 FR 8058, Mar. 11, 1988, as amended at 56 FR 56128, Oct. 31, 1991; 60 FR 1916, Jan. 5, 1995; 60 FR 16379, Mar. 30, 1995] Sec. 570.510 Transferring projects from urban counties to metropolitan cities. Section 106(c)(3) of the Act authorizes the Secretary to transfer unobligated grant funds from an urban county to a new metropolitan city, provided: the city was an included unit of general local government in the urban county immediately before its qualification as a metropolitan city; the funds to be transferred were received by the county before the qualification of the city as a metropolitan city; the funds to be transferred had been programmed by the urban 106 county for use in the city before such qualification; and the city and county agree to transfer responsibility for the administration of the funds being transferred from the county's letter of credit to the city's letter of credit. The following rules apply to the transfer of responsibility for an activity from an urban county to the new metropolitan city. (a) The urban county and the metropolitan city must execute a legally binding agreement which shall specify: (1) The amount of funds to be transferred from the urban county's letter of credit to the metropolitan city's letter of credit; (2) The activities to be carried out by the city with the funds being transferred; (3) The county's responsibility for all expenditures and unliquidated obligations associated with the activities before the time of transfer, including a statement that responsibility for all audit and monitoring findings associated with those expenditures and obligations shall remain with the county; [[Page 143]] (4) The responsibility of the metropolitan city for all other audit and monitoring findings; (5) How program income (if any) from the activities specified shall be divided between the metropolitan city and the urban county; and (6) Such other provisions as may be required by HUD. (b) Upon receipt of a request for the transfer of funds from an urban county to a metropolitan city and a copy of the executed agreement, HUD, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, shall establish a date upon which the funds shall be transferred from the letter of credit of the urban county to the letter of credit of the metropolitan city, and shall take all necessary actions to effect the requested transfer of funds. (c) HUD shall notify the metropolitan city and urban county of any special audit and monitoring rules which apply to the transferred funds when the date of the transfer is communicated to the city and the county. Sec. 570.511 Use of escrow accounts for rehabilitation of privately owned residential property. (a) Limitations. A recipient may withdraw funds from its letter of credit for immediate deposit into an escrow account for use in funding loans and grants for the rehabilitation of privately owned residential property under Sec. 570.202(a)(1). The following additional limitations apply to the use of escrow accounts for residential rehabilitation loans and grants closed after September 7, 1990: (1) The use of escrow accounts under this section is limited to loans and grants for the rehabilitation of primarily residential properties containing no more than four dwelling units (and accessory neighborhood - scale non-residential space within the same structure, if any, e.g., a store front below a dwelling unit). (2) An escrow account shall not be used unless the contract between the property owner and the contractor selected to do the rehabilitation work specifically provides that payment to the contractor shall be made through an escrow account maintained by the recipient, by a subrecipient as defined in Sec. 570.500(c), by a public agency designated under Sec. 570.501(a), or by an agent under a procurement contact governed by the requirements of 24 CFR 85.36. No deposit to the escrow account shall be made until after the contract has been executed between the property owner and the rehabilitation contractor. (3) All funds withdrawn under this section shall be deposited into one interest earning account with a financial institution. Separate bank accounts shall not be established for individual loans and grants. (4) The amount of funds deposited into an escrow account shall be limited to the amount expected to be disbursed within 10 working days from the date of deposit. If the escrow account, for whatever reason, at any time contains funds exceeding 10 days cash needs, the grantee immediately shall transfer the excess funds to its program account. In the program account, the excess funds shall be treated as funds erroneously drawn in accordance with the requirements of U.S. Treasury Financial Manual, paragraph 6- 2075.30. (5) Funds deposited into an escrow account shall be used only to pay the actual costs of rehabilitation incurred by the owner under the contract with a private contractor. Other eligible costs related to the rehabilitation loan or grant, e.g., the recipient's administrative costs under Sec. 570.206 or rehabilitation services costs under Sec. 570.202(b)(9), are not permissible uses of escrowed funds. Such other eligible rehabilitation costs shall be paid under normal CDBG payment procedures (e.g., from withdrawals of grant funds under the recipient's letter of credit with the Treasury). (b) Interest. Interest earned on escrow accounts established in accordance with this section, less any service charges for the account, shall be remitted to HUD at least quarterly but not more frequently than monthly. Interest earned on escrow accounts is not required to be remitted to HUD to the extent the interest is attributable to the investment of program income. (c) Remedies for noncompliance. If HUD determines that a recipient has failed to use an escrow account in accordance [[Page 144]]with this section, HUD may, in addition to imposing any other sanctions provided for under this part, require the recipient to discontinue the use of escrow accounts, in whole or in part. 107 [55 FR 32369, Aug. 8, 1990] Sec. 570.512 [Reserved] Sec. 570.513 Lump sum drawdown for financing of property rehabilitation activities. Subject to the conditions prescribed in this section, recipients may draw funds from the letter of credit in a lump sum to establish a rehabilitation fund in one or more private financial institutions for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation of privately owned properties. The fund may be used in conjunction with various rehabilitation financing techniques, including loans, interest subsidies, loan guarantees, loan reserves, or such other uses as may be approved by HUD consistent with the objectives of this section. The fund may also be used for making grants, but only for the purpose of leveraging non-CDBG funds for the rehabilitation of the same property. (a) Limitation on drawdown of grant funds. (1) The funds that a recipient deposits to a rehabilitation fund shall not exceed the grant amount that the recipient reasonably expects will be required, together with anticipated program income from interest and loan repayments, for the rehabilitation activities during the period specified in the agreement to undertake activities, based on either: (i) Prior level of rehabilitation activity; or (ii) Rehabilitation staffing and management capacity during the period specified in the agreement to undertake activities. (2) No grant funds may be deposited under this section solely for the purpose of investment, notwithstanding that the interest or other income is to be used for the rehabilitation activities. (3) The recipient's rehabilitation program administrative costs and the administrative costs of the financial institution may not be funded through lump sum drawdown. Such costs must be paid from periodic letter of credit withdrawals in accordance with standard procedures or from program income, other than program income generated by the lump sum distribution. (b) Standards to be met. The following standards shall apply to all lump sum drawdowns of CDBG funds for rehabilitation: (1) Eligible rehabilitation activities. The rehabilitation fund shall be used to finance the rehabilitation of privately owned properties eligible under the general policies in Sec. 570.200 and the specific provisions of either Sec. 570.202, including the acquisition of properties for rehabilitation, or Sec. 570.203. (2) Requirements for agreement. The recipient shall execute a written agreement with one or more private financial institutions for the operation of the rehabilitation fund. The agreement shall specify the obligations and responsibilities of the parties, the terms and conditions on which CDBG funds are to be deposited and used or returned, the anticipated level of rehabilitation activities by the financial institution, the rate of interest and other benefits to be provided by the financial institution in return for the lump sum deposit, and such other terms as are necessary for compliance with the provisions of this section. Upon execution of the agreement, a copy must be provided to the HUD field office for its record and use in monitoring. Any modifications made during the term of the agreement must also be provided to HUD. (3) Period to undertake activities. The agreement must provide that the rehabilitation fund may only be used for authorized activities during a period of no more than two years. The lump sum deposit shall be made only after the agreement is fully executed. (4) Time limit on use of deposited funds. Use of the deposited funds for rehabilitation financing assistance must start (e.g., first loan must be made, subsidized or guaranteed) within 45 days of the deposit. In addition, substantial disbursements from the fund must occur within 180 days of the receipt of the deposit. (Where CDBG funds are used as a guarantee, the funds that must be substantially disbursed are the guaranteed funds.) For a recipient with an agreement specifying two years to [[Page 145]] undertake activities, the disbursement of 25 percent of the fund (deposit plus any interest earned) within 180 days will be regarded as meeting this requirement. If a recipient with an agreement specifying two years to undertake activities determines that it has had substantial disbursement from the fund within the 180 days although it had not met this 25 percent threshold, the justification for the recipient's determination shall be included in the program file. Should use of deposited funds not start within 45 days, or substantial disbursement from such fund not occur within 180 days, the recipient may be required by HUD to return all or part of the deposited funds to the recipient's letter of credit. (5) Program activity. Recipients shall review the level of program activity on a yearly basis. Where activity is substantially below that anticipated, program funds shall be returned to the recipient's letter of credit. (6) Termination of agreement. In the case of substantial failure by a private financial institution to comply with the terms of a lump sum drawdown agreement, the recipient shall terminate its agreement, provide written justification for the action, withdraw all unobligated deposited funds from the private financial institution, and return the funds to the recipient's letter of credit. (7) Return of unused deposits. At the end of the period specified in the agreement for undertaking activities, all unobligated deposited funds shall be returned to the 108 recipient's letter of credit unless the recipient enters into a new agreement conforming to the requirements of this section. In addition, the recipient shall reserve the right to withdraw any unobligated deposited funds required by HUD in the exercise of corrective or remedial actions authorized under Sec. 570.910(b), Sec. 570.911, Sec. 570.912 or Sec. 570.913. (8) Rehabilitation loans made with non- CDBG funds. If the deposited funds or program income derived from deposited funds are used to subsidize or guarantee repayment of rehabilitation loans made with non-CDBG funds, or to provide a supplemental loan or grant to the borrower of the non-CDBG funds, the rehabilitation activities are considered to be CDBG-assisted activities subject to the requirements applicable to such activities, except that repayment of non- CDBG funds shall not be treated as program income. (9) Provision of consideration. In consideration for the lump sum deposit by the recipient in a private financial institution, the deposit must result in appropriate benefits in support of the recipient's local rehabilitation program. Minimum requirements for such benefits are: (i) Grantees shall require the financial institution to pay interest on the lump sum deposit. (A) The interest rate paid by the financial institution shall be no more than three points below the rate on one year Treasury obligations at constant maturity. (B) When an agreement sets a fixed interest rate for the entire term of the agreement, the rate should be based on the rate at the time the agreement is executed. (C) The agreement may provide for an interest rate that would fluctuate periodically during the term of the agreement, but at no time shall the rate be established at more than three points below the rate on one year Treasury obligations at constant maturity. (ii) In addition to the payment of interest, at least one of the following benefits must be provided by the financial institution: (A) Leverage of the deposited funds so that the financial institution commits private funds for loans in the rehabilitation program in an amount substantially in excess of the amount of the lump sum deposit; (B) Commitment of private funds by the financial institution for rehabilitation loans at below market interest rates, at higher than normal risk, or with longer than normal repayment periods; or (C) Provision of administrative services in support of the rehabilitation program by the participating financial institution at no cost or at lower than actual cost. (c) Program income. Interest earned on lump sum deposits and payments on loans made from such deposits are program income and, during the period of [[Page 146]] the agreement, shall be used for rehabilitation activities under the provisions of this section. (d) Outstanding findings. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no recipient shall enter into a new agreement during any period of time in which an audit or monitoring finding on a previous lump sum drawdown agreement remains unresolved. (e) Prior notification. The recipient shall provide the HUD field office with written notification of the amount of funds to be distributed to a private financial institution before distribution under the provisions of this section. (f) Recordkeeping requirements. The recipient shall maintain in its files a copy of the written agreement and related documents establishing conformance with this section and concerning performance by a financial institution in accordance with the agreement. 109 Appendix E 24 CFR 570 CDBG Regulations Subpart K, Other Program Requirements 110 Section [Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 24, Volume 3] [Revised as of April 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 24CFR570.600] [Page 146] TITLE 24 --HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER V --OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PART 570_COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS- -Table of Contents Subpart K Other Program Requirements Sec. 570.600 General. Source: 53 FR 34456, Sept. 6, 1988, unless otherwise noted. (a) This subpart K enumerates laws that the Secretary will treat as applicable to grants made under section 106 of the Act, other than grants to States made pursuant to section 106(d) of the Act, for purposes of the Secretary's determinations under section 104(e)(1) of the Act, including statutes expressly made applicable by the Act and certain other statutes and Executive Orders for which the Secretary has enforcement responsibility. This subpart K applies to grants made under the Insular areas program in Sec. 570.405, with the exception of Sec. 570.612. The absence of mention herein of any other statute for which the Secretary does not have direct enforcement responsibility is not intended to be taken as an indication that, in the Secretary's opinion, such statute or Executive Order is not applicable to activities assisted under the Act. For laws that the Secretary will treat as applicable to grants made to States under section 106(d) of the Act for purposes of the determination required to be made by the Secretary pursuant to section 104(e)(2) of the Act, see Sec. 570.487. (b) This subpart also sets forth certain additional program requirements which the Secretary has determined to be applicable to grants provided under the Act as a matter of administrative discretion. (c) In addition to grants made pursuant to section 106(b) and 106(d)(2)(B) of the Act (subparts D and F, respectively), the requirements of this subpart K are applicable to grants made pursuant to sections 107 and 119 of the Act (subparts E and G, respectively), and to loans guaranteed pursuant to subpart M. [53 FR 34456, Sept. 6, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 11477, Mar. 20, 1996] Sec. 570.601 Public Law 88-352 and Public Law 90-284; affirmatively furthering fair housing; Executive Order 11063. (a) The following requirements apply according to sections 104(b) and 107 of the Act: (1) Public Law 88-352, which is title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and implementing regulations in 24 CFR part 1. (2) Public Law 90-284, which is the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3620). In accordance with the Fair Housing Act, the Secretary requires that grantees administer all programs and activities related to housing and community development in a manner to affirmatively further the policies of the Fair Housing Act. Furthermore, in accordance with section 104(b)(2) of the Act, for each community receiving a grant under subpart D of this part, the certification that the grantee will affirmatively further fair housing shall specifically require the grantee to assume the responsibility of fair housing planning by conducting an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within its jurisdiction, taking appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintaining records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard. (b) Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259 (3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 652; 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 307) (Equal Opportunity in Housing), [[Page 147]] and implementing regulations in 24 CFR part 107, also apply. [61 FR 11477, Mar. 20, 1996] Sec. 570.602 Section 109 of the Act. Section 109 of the Act requires that no person in the United States shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance made available pursuant to the Act. Section 109 also directs that the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act and the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of disability under Section 504 shall apply to programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance under Title I programs. The policies and procedures necessary to ensure enforcement of section 109 are codified in 24 CFR part 6. [64 FR 3802, Jan. 25, 1999] Sec. 570.603 Labor standards. (a) Section 110(a) of the Act contains labor standards that apply to non volunteer labor financed in whole or in part with 111 assistance received under the Act. In accordance with section 110(a) of the Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) also applies. However, these requirements apply to the rehabilitation of residential property only if such property contains not less than 8 units. (b) The regulations in 24 CFR part 70 apply to the use of volunteers. [61 FR 11477, Mar. 20, 1996] Sec. 570.604 Environmental standards. For purposes of section 104(g) of the Act, the regulations in 24 CFR part 58 specify the other provisions of law which further the purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the procedures by which grantees must fulfill their environmental responsibilities. In certain cases, grantees assume these environmental review, decision making, and action responsibilities by execution of grant agreements with the Secretary. [61 FR 11477, Mar. 20, 1996] Sec. 570.605 National Flood Insurance Program. Notwithstanding the date of HUD approval of the recipient's application (or, in the case of grants made under subpart D of this part or HUD -administered small cities recipients in Hawaii, the date of submission of the grantee's consolidated plan, in accordance with 24 CFR part 91), section 202(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4106) and the regulations in 44 CFR parts 59 through 79 apply to funds provided under this part 570. [61 FR 11477, Mar. 20, 1996] Sec. 570.606 Displacement, relocation, acquisition, and replacement of housing. (a) General policy for minimizing displacement. Consistent with the other goals and objectives of this part, grantees (or States or state recipients, as applicable) shall assure that they have taken all reasonable steps to minimize the displacement of persons (families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and farms) as a result of activities assisted under this part. (b) Relocation assistance for displaced persons at URA levels. (1) A displaced person shall be provided with relocation assistance at the levels described in, and in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR part 24, which contains the government -wide regulations implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA) (42 U.S.C. 4601- 4655). (2) Displaced person. (i) For purposes of paragraph (b) of this section, the term "displaced person" means any person (family, individual, business, nonprofit organization, or farm) that moves from real property, or moves his or her personal property from real property, permanently and involuntarily, as a direct result of rehabilitation, demolition, or acquisition for an activity assisted under this part. A permanent, involuntary move for an assisted activity includes a permanent move from real property that is made: (A) After notice by the grantee (or the state recipient, if applicable) to move permanently from the property, if the move occurs after the initial official submission to HUD (or the State, [[Page 148]] as applicable) for grant, loan, or loan guarantee funds under this part that are later provided or granted. (B) After notice by the property owner to move permanently from the property, if the move occurs after the date of the submission of a request for financial assistance by the property owner (or person in control of the site) that is later approved for the requested activity. (C) Before the date described in paragraph (b)(2)(i)(A) or (B) of this section, if either HUD or the grantee (or State, as applicable) determines that the displacement directly resulted from acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition for the requested activity. (D) After the "initiation of negotiations" if the person is the tenant - occupant of a dwelling unit and any one of the following three situations occurs: (1) The tenant has not been provided with a reasonable opportunity to lease and occupy a suitable decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling in the same building/complex upon the completion of the project, including a monthly rent that does not exceed the greater of the tenant's monthly rent and estimated average utility costs before the initiation of negotiations or 30 percent of the household's average monthly gross income; or (2) The tenant is required to relocate temporarily for the activity but the tenant is not offered payment for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the temporary relocation, including the cost of moving to and from the temporary location and any increased housing costs, or other conditions of the temporary relocation are not reasonable; and the tenant does not return to the building/complex; or (3) The tenant is required to move to another unit in the building/complex, but is not offered reimbursement for all reasonable out-of- pocket expenses incurred in connection with the move. (ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this section, the term "displaced person-" does not include: 112 (A) A person who is evicted for cause based upon serious or repeated violations of material terms of the lease or occupancy agreement. To exclude a person on this basis, the grantee (or State or state recipient, as applicable) must determine that the eviction was not undertaken for the purpose of evading the obligation to provide relocation assistance under this section; (B) A person who moves into the property after the date of the notice described in paragraph (b)(2)(i)(A) or (B) of this section, but who received a written notice of the expected displacement before occupancy. (C) A person who is not displaced as described in 49 CFR 24.2(g)(2). (D) A person who the grantee (or State, as applicable) determines is not displaced as a direct result of the acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition for an assisted activity. To exclude a person on this basis, HUD must concur in that determination. (iii) A grantee (or State or state recipient, as applicable) may, at any time, request HUD to determine whether a person is a displaced person under this section. (3) Initiation of negotiations. For purposes of determining the type of replacement housing assistance to be provided under paragraph (b) of this section, if the displacement is the direct result of privately undertaken rehabilitation, demolition, or acquisition of real property, the term "initiation of negotiations" means the execution of the grant or loan agreement between the grantee (or State or state recipient, as (applicable) and the person owning or controlling the real property. (c) Residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan. The grantee shall comply with the requirements of 24 CFR part 42, subpart B. (d) Optional relocation assistance. Under section 105(a)(11) of the Act, the grantee may provide (or the State may permit the state recipient to provide, as applicable) relocation payments and other relocation assistance to persons displaced by activities that are not subject to paragraph (b) or (c) of this section. The grantee may also provide (or the State may also permit the state recipient to provide, as applicable) relocation assistance to persons receiving assistance under paragraphs (b) or (c) of this section at levels in excess of those required by these paragraphs. Unless such assistance is provided [[Page 149]] under State or local law, the grantee (or state recipient, as applicable) shall provide such assistance only upon the basis of a written determination that the assistance is appropriate (see, e.g., 24 CFR 570.201(i), as applicable). The grantee (or state recipient, as applicable) must adopt a written policy available to the public that describes the relocation assistance that the grantee (or state recipient, as applicable) has elected to provide and that provides for equal relocation assistance within each class of displaced persons. (e) Acquisition of real property. The acquisition of real property for an assisted activity is subject to 49 CFR part 24, subpart B. (f) Appeals. If a person disagrees with the determination of the grantee (or the state recipient, as applicable) concerning the person's eligibility for, or the amount of, a relocation payment under this section, the person may file a written appeal of that determination with the grantee (or state recipient, as applicable). The appeal procedures to be followed are described in 49 CFR 24.10. In addition, a low- or moderate -income household that has been displaced from a dwelling may file a written request for review of the grantee's decision to the HUD Field Office. For purposes of the State CDBG program, a low- or moderate - income household may file a written request for review of the state recipient's decision with the State. (g) Responsibility of grantee or State. (1) The grantee (or State, if applicable) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this section, notwithstanding any third party's contractual obligation to the grantee to comply with the provisions of this section. For purposes of the State CDBG program, the State shall require state recipients to certify that they will comply with the requirements of this section. (2) The cost of assistance required under this section may be paid from local public funds, funds provided under this part, or funds available from other sources. (3) The grantee (or State and state recipient, as applicable) must maintain records in detail to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this section. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB control number 2506-0102) [61 FR 11477, Mar. 20, 1996, as amended at 61 FR 51760, Oct. 3, 1996] Sec. 570.607 Employment and contracting opportunities. To the extent that they are otherwise applicable, grantees shall comply with: (a) Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Orders 11375, 11478, 12086, and 12107 (3 CFR 1964-1965 Comp. p. 339; 3 CFR, 1966-1970 Comp., p. 684; 3 CFR, 1966-1970., p. 803; 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 230; 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 264 (Equal Employment Opportunity), and Executive Order 13279 (Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith - Based and Community Organizations), 67 FR 77141, 3 CFR, 2002 Comp., p. 258; and the implementing regulations at 41 CFR chapter 60; and (b) Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135. 113 [68 FR 56405, Sept. 30, 2003] Sec. 570.608 Lead-based paint. The Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4821-4846), the Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 4851-4856), and implementing regulations at part 35, subparts A, B, J, K, and R of this part apply to activities under this program. [64 FR 50226, Sept. 15, 1999] Sec. 570.609 Use of debarred, suspended or ineligible contractors or subrecipients. The requirements set forth in 24 CFR part 5 apply to this program. [61 FR 5209, Feb. 9, 1996] Sec. 570.610 Uniform administrative requirements and cost principles. The recipient, its agencies or instrumentalities, and subrecipients shall comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements of 24 CFR part 85 and OMB Circulars A-87, A-110 (implemented at 24 CFR part 84), A-122, A-133 (implemented at 24 CFR part 45), and [[Page 150]] A-128 2 (implemented at 24 CFR part 44), as applicable, as they relate to the acceptance and use of Federal funds under this part. The applicable sections of 24 CFR parts 84 and 85 are set forth at Sec. 570.502. \2\ See footnote 1 at Sec. 570.200(a)(5). [60 FR 56916, Nov. 9, 1995] Sec. 570.611 Conflict of interest. (a) Applicability. (1) In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by recipients and by subrecipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 24 CFR 85.36 and 24 CFR 84.42, respectively, shall apply. (2) In all cases not governed by 24 CFR 85.36 and 84.42, the provisions of this section shall apply. Such cases include the acquisition and disposition of real property and the provision of assistance by the recipient or by its subrecipients to individuals, businesses, and other private entities under eligible activities that authorize such assistance (e.g., rehabilitation, preservation, and other improvements of private properties or facilities pursuant to Sec. 570.202; or grants, loans, and other assistance to businesses, individuals, and other private entities pursuant to Sec. 570.203, 570.204, 570.455, or 570.703(i)). (b) Conflicts prohibited. The general rule is that no persons described in paragraph (c) of this section who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to CDBG activities assisted under this part, or who are in a position to participate in a decision making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a CDBG-assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a CDBG-assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the CDBG-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. For the UDAG program, the above restrictions shall apply to all activities that are a part of the UDAG project, and shall cover any such financial interest or benefit during, or at any time after, such person's tenure. (c) Persons covered. The conflict of interest provisions of paragraph (b) of this section apply to any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official of the recipient, or of any designated public agencies, or of subrecipients that are receiving funds under this part. (d) Exceptions. Upon the written request of the recipient, HUD may grant an exception to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this section on a case-by-case basis when it has satisfactorily met the threshold requirements of (d)(1) of this section, taking into account the cumulative effects of paragraph (d)(2) of this section. (1) Threshold requirements. HUD will consider an exception only after the recipient has provided the following documentation: (i) A disclosure of the nature of the conflict, accompanied by an assurance that there has been public disclosure of the conflict and a description of how the public disclosure was made; and (ii) An opinion of the recipient's attorney that the interest for which the exception is sought would not violate State or local law. (2) Factors to be considered for exceptions. In determining whether to grant a requested exception after the recipient has satisfactorily met the requirements of paragraph (d)(1) of this section, HUD shall conclude that such an exception will serve to further the purposes of the Act and the effective and efficient administration of the recipient's program or project, taking into account the cumulative effect of the following factors, as applicable: (i) Whether the exception would provide a significant cost benefit or an essential degree of expertise to the program or project that would otherwise not be available; (ii) Whether an opportunity was provided for open competitive bidding or negotiation; (iii) Whether the person affected is a member of a group or class of low- or moderate -income persons intended to be the beneficiaries of the assisted activity, and the exception will permit such person to 114 receive generally the same interests or benefits as are being [[Page 151]] made available or provided to the group or class; (iv) Whether the affected person has withdrawn from his or her functions or responsibilities, or the decision making process with respect to the specific assisted activity in question; (v) Whether the interest or benefit was present before the affected person was in a position as described in paragraph (b) of this section; (vi) Whether undue hardship will result either to the recipient or the person affected when weighed against the public interest served by avoiding the prohibited conflict; and (vii) Any other relevant considerations. [60 FR 56916, Nov. 9, 1995] Sec. 570.612 Executive Order 12372. (a) General. Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and the Department's implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 52, allow each State to establish its own process for review and comment on proposed Federal financial assistance programs. (b) Applicability. Executive Order 12372 applies to the CDBG Entitlement program and the UDAG program. The Executive Order applies to all activities proposed to be assisted under UDAG, but it applies to the Entitlement program only where a grantee proposes to use funds for the planning or construction (reconstruction or installation) of water or sewer facilities. Such facilities include storm sewers as well as all sanitary sewers, but do not include water and sewer lines connecting a structure to the lines in the public right-of-way or easement. It is the responsibility of the grantee to initiate the Executive Order review process if it proposes to use its CDBG or UDAG funds for activities subject to review. Sec. 570.613 Eligibility restrictions for certain resident aliens. (a) Restriction. Certain newly legalized aliens, as described in 24 CFR part 49, are not eligible to apply for benefits under covered activities funded by the programs listed in paragraph (e) of this section. "Benefits" under this section means financial assistance, public services, jobs and access to new or rehabilitated housing and other facilities made available under covered activities funded by programs listed in paragraph (e) of this section. "Benefits " do not include relocation services and payments to which displacees are entitled by law. (b) Covered activities. "Covered activities" under this section means activities meeting the requirements of Sec. 570.208(a) that either: (1) Have income eligibility requirements limiting the benefits exclusively to low and moderate income persons; or (2) Are targeted geographically or otherwise to primarily benefit low and moderate income persons (excluding activities serving the public at large, such as sewers, roads, sidewalks, and parks), and that provide benefits to persons on the basis of an application. (c) Limitation on coverage. The restrictions under this section apply only to applicants for new benefits not being received by covered resident aliens as of the effective date of this section. (d) Compliance. Compliance can be accomplished by obtaining certification as provided in 24 CFR 49.20. (e) Programs affected. (1) The Community Development Block Grant program for small cities, administered under subpart F of part 570 of this title until closeout of the recipient's grant. (2) The Community Development Block Grant program for entitlement grants, administered under subpart D of part 570 of this title. (3) The Community Development Block Grant program for States, administered under subpart I of part 570 of this title until closeout of the unit of general local government's grant by the State. (4) The Urban Development Action Grants program, administered under subpart G of part 570 of this title until closeout of the recipient's grant. [55 FR 18494, May 2, 1990] Sec. 570.614 Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (a) The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157) requires certain Federal and Federally funded[[Page 152]] buildings and other facilities to be designed, constructed, or altered in accordance with standards that insure accessibility to, and use by, physically handicapped people. A building or facility designed, constructed, or altered with funds allocated or reallocated under this part after December 11, 1995, and that meets the definition of "residential structure" as defined in 24 CFR 40.2 or the definition of "building" as defined in 41 CFR 101- 19.602(a) is subject to the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151-4157) and shall comply with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (appendix A to 24 CFR part 40 for residential structures, and appendix A to 41 CFR part 101-19, subpart 101-19.6, for general type buildings). (b) The Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131; 47 U.S.C. 155, 201, 218 and 225) (ADA) provides comprehensive civil rights to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, State and local government 115 services, and telecommunications. It further provides that discrimination includes a failure to design and construct facilities for first occupancy no later than January 26, 1993, that are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. Further, the ADA requires the removal of architectural barriers and communication barriers that are structural in nature in existing facilities, where such removal is readily achievable--that is, easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense. [60 FR 56917, Nov. 9, 1995] 116