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		PROGRAMS & SERVICES: FEDERAL FISCAL SERVICES: ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (Updated 4/28/09)     This page provides links to state and federal regulations which contain the requirements for the general administration of federal grants as well as the regulatory principles which detail whether or not specific elements of costs can be charged to a grant. Federal Administration Federal Audit Vermont General Regulations/Requirements Department of Education Manuals & Policies (Updated 4/28/09)     FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION       The following matrix specifies the administrative requirements and the cost principals required for each type of organization receiving a grant. NOTE: Clicking on a link in the table below will open a PDF* file.         Administrative Requirements (PDF*) Cost Principals (PDF*) Schools and Local Governments 34 CFR 80 (General) 34 CFR 75 (Direct Grants) 34 CFR 76 (Formula Grants) A-87 Non-profit Institutions 34 CFR 74 A-122 Colleges and Universities 34 CFR 74 A-21     FEDERAL AUDIT       A-133 is the guidance published by the U.S. Government Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for conducting the annual "Single Audit" of any organization receiving over $ 500,000 in federal grants in a fiscal year.       A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-profit Organizations (PDF)   A-133 Supplement: Background, Purpose and Applicability, Matrix of Compliance Requirements, Compliance Requirements, Department of Education Programs (March 2006)     STATE OF VERMONT GENERAL REGULATIONS/REQUIREMENTS       Administrative Bulletins  Administrative bulletins are published by the Vermont Secretary of Administration and contain Vermont state policies and procedures for selected administrative activities.       Bulletin 3.5: Contracting Procedures Bulletin 5.0: Single Audit Policy for Subgrants Bulletin 5.5: Policy for Issuing and Monitoring Grants of State Funds       Unclaimed Property Reporting Manual (PDF)   View policies and instructions for dealing with outstanding checks or financial property belonging to someone else that is still in the possession of a school/supervisory union or non-profit organizations.     DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MANUALS & POLICIES (Updated 4/28/09)       The following department manuals cover various aspects of the Federal Fiscal Services team's work: Manual for Contracts Administration Version 3.0, dated December 29, 2006 Manual for Federal Grants Management This document identifies the major federal requirements tthat apply to the fiscal management of grants and provides guidance on how to address these requirements. Instructions for Making Application for an Indirect Cost Rate for LEAs This manual explains what indirect costs are and how to apply for an indirect cost rate. To apply for this rate, LEAs should complete the spreadsheet provided below: FY 2010 Worksheet for Computing an Indirect Cost Rate (Updated 4/28/09) Audit Policy (April 2006) Monitoring Policy Monitoring Checklist               Administrative Regulations | Guidance & Opinions Training Resources, Federal Reports & Other Resources Business Management | Federal Fiscal Services School Finance | Special Education Finance *PDF files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the icon below. View Acrobat tips and information.
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