Subject:
Grants Management External Funds (Grant) Acquisition, Management and Compliance
1. AUTHORITY
1.1 Article
VI, Section 7a, of the City Charter of the City of
2. PURPOSE
2.1 To
establish a City-wide policy governing grant acquisition, management and
compliance procedures to ensure consistent use by City departments.
3. OBJECTIVES
3.2 To encourage
departments to responsibly pursue external funding that can be reasonably
managed while serving the needs of the City.
3.3 To
ensure grant audits are being conducted in an appropriate manner.
3.4 To
ensure that grant processes are followed.
3.5 To
coordinate, where possible, with grant acquisition among City departments.
4. RATIONALE
4.1 To
strategically maximize grant revenue to the City, enhance the efficiency of
grants processes, improve financial monitoring and reporting associated with
grant-funded programs and ensure that all deliverables and
performance obligations required by Grantors are satisfied
per grant obligations.
5. SCOPE
5.1 All
City departments and divisions are required to adhere to this procedure.
Administration 每 Primarily the responsibility of City departments; includes the
collective grant activities from proposal inception to project completion of a
sponsored program.
Application 每 A written initial, modification, or renewal request for funds,
goods, or services submitted by the City to federal, state, nonprofit, private,
or local entities, which clearly describes city obligations in return for the
grant funds. If security concerns
prevent public disclosure of such information, the orindance must identify the document(s)
that establishes such obligations and the location in which it is maintained.
Award 每 An approved application for funds, goods, services, or other
assistance subject to terms agreed upon in an executed grant agreement,
cooperative agreement, or other legally binding contract.
Capital Project Section 每Business
units within the Department of Public Works and Engineering (PWE) Resource
Management Division and the Houston Airport Systems Finance Division.
Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 每 A listing of all federal
assistance programs by agency and number.
Closing 每 A process initiated by a recipient prior to the end of the
grant validity period.
Closeout 每 The formal conclusion of all spending, reporting and any
changes or exceptions. A requirement of most sponsors, this process documents
that all program activities are complete according to the terms of the award
and any applicable federal, state or local regulations.
Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 每 A codification of the
rules governing federal assistance programs published in the Federal Register.
Cognizant Agency 每 The single federal agency, designated by the OMB, with whom
state and local governments negotiate central service plans, indirect cost
proposals and resolve audit findings that affect more than one federal funding
source.
Contract 每 An agreement for procurement of funds, goods, services or other
assistance with specific obligations according to the terms of an award and
applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Cost Allocation Plan
每 Determines the cost of indirect services provided by central service departments
(e.g., Finance Department, Controller＊s Office, Administrative and Regulatory
Affairs Department) and what administration costs each program should bear
according to the indirect cost rate. This rate is set by the cognizant agency
or the terms of the grant agreement.
External Funds 每 Any federal, state, nonprofit, private, or local agency monies
external to City government, usually in the form of a grant.
Fiscal Year (FY) 每 For City purposes, the period from July 1 through June 30. For the
State of Texas, the period from September 1 through August 31. For the federal
government, the period from October 1 through September 30. Other fiscal years
as may be prescribed by granting agencies.
Grant 每 An award to carry out a valid purpose under terms established
by the grantor depending on the type of award and applicable federal, state and
local regulations.
Grantee 每 A City Department or organization receiving financial
assistance directly from an awarding agency to carry out a project or program.
Also referred to as recipient or subrecipient.
Grantor 每 Entity providing financial assistance in the form of an award. Also
referred to as the sponsor or awarding agency.
Grants Management Section
(Grants Management) 每 A section within the Finance
Department (Finance).
Indirect Cost (IDC) 每 Expenses necessary for the general operation
of the organization and project activities but are not readily identified with
a particular grant, contract, project, or activity. Also
referred to as overhead or facilities and administrative costs.
Grant Status 每 Pre-award stages are: research, proposal, and application; and
post-award stages are: award, closing, and closed. Applications that are not
awarded are cancelled. Also known as the lifecycle status.
Management 每 Primarily the responsibility of Grants Management; includes
general oversight of grants resulting in the policies, procedures and
operations supporting the receipt, award and monitoring of grants.
Match 每 A contribution based on overall costs of a project or activity
provided by the grantee or by third parties from sources other than the grant
funds. Can be a ※cash match§ of money or ※in-kind match§ of personnel,
supplies, services, equipment or other property.
Office of Management &
Budget (OMB) 每 An Executive Office of the
President of the United States responsible for issuing circulars to establish
uniform standards for administrative and financial regulations for government
granting agencies.
Pre-award spending 每 Authorization from the awarding agency to allow for certain
expenditures of funds prior to the start of the grant validity period for a
specific purpose as stated in the grant agreement. Pre-award spending must
be approved by the Grants Management
as per business processes.
Post-award 每 The active grant validity period whereby grant activities and
expenditures can proceed according to the conditions of the grant agreement,
the OMB Circulars, federal and state law and local policies and procedures.
Single Audit 每 A financial, internal control and compliance audit established
in OMB circular A-133 for entities that collectively expend $500,000 or more in
a year in state, federal and Uniform Grant Management and Standards (UGMS) awards.
Subaward 每 A formula or competitive allocation by an award recipient to an
eligible subrecipient or by a subrecipient to a lower tier subrecipient for
funds, goods, services, or other assistance subject to award terms. Also called
a subgrant.
Subrecipient 每 An agency, organization, or individual that receives a subaward
as a contract from the primary grantee for the purposes of helping the primary
grantee in carrying out its mission or program. Generally, recipients are
responsible for monitoring compliance of subrecipients with terms of the award,
and applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Uniform Grant Management Standards
(UGMS) 每 Under authority of Chapter
783 of the Texas Government Code, UGMS outlines the standards for State of
Texas grant programs, including cost principles, administrative requirements
and the Texas Single Audit circular.
UGMS is similar to the federal OMB Circulars.
Validity Period 每 The lifespan of a grant. At the conclusion of the validity
period, the grant must be either closed, extended or renewed. Also known as the
program period. (Question: Is this the lifespan of a particular
grant that has been awarded to the city or is it the multiyear cycle during
which the grant program is funded by the granting agency?)
Vendor 每 A supplier of goods or services that are commonly available to
both government and non-government entities that is not subject to the same
federal, state and/or local regulations as an award recipient or subrecipient.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES
7.1 Grants
Management
7.1.1 Updates
City grants-related policies and procedures to comply with grant requirements
under the CFR, UGMS, regulations issued by the Grantor Agency and/or state
agencies and update grantees of any regulatory changes.
7.1.2 Establishes
policies and business processes for administering all grants.
7.1.3 Posts
approved grant budgets and inputs the indirect cost rate into the City database.
7.1.4 Prepares
the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards (SEFA), the list of
subaward amounts, the data collection form for Reporting in Audits of States,
Local Government and nonprofits (SF-SAC) for the federal audit
clearinghouse and the reconciliation to the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30.
7.1.5 Provides
technical and management assistance to City departments in the operation of
their state and federal grant programs to ensure compliance
with all applicable OMB Circulars along with other federal and state
certifications and assurances.
7.1.6 Coordinates
the City-wide Single Audit, in accordance with OMB Circular A-133.
7.1.7 Formally
places grants in a closed status upon receipt of the certification from the
City Controller＊s Office.
7.1.8 As
part of grant coordination, receives an intent to apply for grant funds document
from all departments planning to apply for grant funds, Attachment D.
7.1.9 Receives
all grant applications (new and continuation) for inclusion in the financial
system to be used for tracking and monitoring purposes. Departments must submit a request for grant
setup documents upon receipt of a grant award from a grantor agency.
7.1.10 Provides
technical assistance to the departments through the grants research,
application and grant program periods.
7.1.11 Enforces
the programmatic and policy priorities of the Mayor＊s Office.
7.2 City
Council
7.2.1 Authorizes
grant applications with an annual value over $400,000.
7.2.2 Approves
the acceptance of all grants with matching requirements.
7.2.3 Approves
all subsequent procurement, contractual and administrative actions or delegates
such approval authority to the appropriate department director, as required by
the grant agreement.
7.3.1 Certifies
availability of matching funds, final financial grant closeout report, and issues
the Single Audit Report in tandem with the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR).
7.4.1 Submits
indirect cost rates determined by the annual cost allocation plan for central
service departments to the cognizant agency for
approval.
7.5.1 Obtain
department director＊s approval to apply for grants, identifies and satisfies
any matching requirements, prepares and submits grant applications with
required documentation by the deadline.
7.5.2 Determine
whether City Council approval is needed to apply for and accept grant funds,
and prepare a Request for Council Action (RCA). For guidance on submitting an
RCA for Council approval, refer to Administrative Procedure 2-1. 
Under Ordinance #97-776, any grant with matching requirements or
with an annual value over $400,000 requires City Council approval.
7.5.3 Submits
a copy of the application, supporting documentation and a copy of the RCA to
the Legal Department for preparation of ordinance for Council.
7.5.4 Submit
a copy of the application and supporting documents, including the RCA, to
Grants Management at the time of application submission to the Grantor for the
grant to be created in the grants module in application status.
7.5.5 Monitor
the grant program activities, including activities of subrecipients, for
compliance with the grant agreement and any applicable state, federal and local
requirements. Attachment B serves as a guideline and checklist for subrecipient
monitoring.
7.5.6 Collect
and review audit reports of subrecipients, issue management decisions on audit
findings, and ensure the subrecipient takes any necessary corrective action.
7.5.7 Retain
all records relating to the grant program for a minimum of five years after (1)
the date the final financial report is submitted; or (2) the last request for
grant records during an audit, whichever is most recent, unless otherwise noted
by the grantor or in OMB Circular A-102.
7.5.8. Provide
all necessary documents and proactively communicate potential audit findings to
Grants Management for review and technical support during the Single Audit
Review.
7.6 Housing
and Community Development Department (HCDD)
7.6.1 While
keeping with all aspects of this policy, HCDD is primarily responsible for administering
HUD-related programs for the City.
7.6.2 All
City departments spending HUD funds or grant funds originating or passing
through HCDD, will adhere to and comply with the same requirements as though
such City department was the primary administrator. This includes proper
timekeeping as required by applicable prevailing wage statutes, specific grant
fund allocation, etc.
7.7.1 Upon
receipt of grant application and all supporting documentation from the
Department, prepares ordinances to accompany Requests for Council Actions.
7.7.2 Reviews
grant applications and related contracts prior to Council approval.
7.7.3 Resolves
legal questions regarding grants.
7.7.4 Assists,
as necessary, with the development or negotiation of the terms and conditions
of grant applications and related contracts.
7.8.1 Maintains
the City database Project Module records for the related Grant Reimbursable CIP
Projects and prepares the necessary CAFR reports.
8. GRANTS MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE
8.1 Grants
Management and Pre-Award Process
8.1.1 Grant
programs that a department wishes to operate shall be evaluated by the
department to determine its benefit to the City, long and short-term
financial implications, feasibility and compatibility with existing City
services and goals. The review may
include evaluations of the amount of funds and resources available,
regulations, sustainability, assurances, compliance, certifications, eligible activities,
reporting and matching requirements.
8.1.2 Application
Request for Council Action (RCA)
8.1.2.1 Under Ordinance
#97-776 (Attachment C), applying for and receiving grant funds with matching
requirements or with an annual value over $400,000 requires City Council
approval. City Council shall also take all actions per the solicitation as
required by the grant agreement
8.1.2.2 The application and
RCA should be sent to the Legal Department for preparation of an ordinance.
8.1.2.3 An RCA must be
completed, and the original must be submitted to the office of the Agenda
Director and one copy must also be provided to the Legal Department.
8.1.2.4 The Department submits
a copy of the application and supporting documents including the RCA to Grants
Management at the time of application submission to the Grantor for the grant
to be created in the grants module in application status.
8.1.2.5 The RCA
should describe the proposed
application, including all of the following:
8.1.2.5.1 Purpose
8.1.2.5.2 Need for the
project
8.1.2.5.3 Effect on or
relationship with other City departments or divisions
8.1.2.5.4 Total cost, match
requirement and fund account information
8.1.2.5.5 Long and
short-term effect on City budget
8.1.2.5.6 Grant program period
8.1.2.5.7 Status
application (new, renewal, modification)
8.1.2.5.8 Plans for
continuation, if any, following grant termination
8.1.2.5.9 General benefit
to the City
8.1.3 The
Legal Department will review all applications and forward one copy with the
ordinance and copy of the Request for Council Action form to the City
Controller.
8.1.4 The
City Controller will certify the availability of funds for any financial
obligation of the City in connection with the grant application and forward the
original and two copies with the certified ordinance and a copy of the Request
for Council Action to the City Secretary for presentation to the Mayor＊s Agenda
Director for inclusion on the Council Agenda.
8.1.5 Following
Council approval of an application, the City Secretary will forward the
original application and any copies to the Mayor for signature, as needed. After
the Mayor＊s signature is obtained, applications may be submitted to the Grantor.
8.1.6 It
is anticipated that processing the above-described steps will require ten
working days following receipt of the applications by the Legal Department and
Grants Management; thus, it is incumbent on departments/divisions to submit
applications within ample time to meet the Wednesday Agenda Office deadline.
8.1.7 Council
may delegate to the director of a department seeking a grant the authority to
apply for and accept future funding under a grant program that is offered on a
recurring or multi-year basis as specified in the RCA for the project period
but not to exceed five years. Council may also delegate the authority to
execute any related documents necessary to secure the grant. If Council makes
this delegation, it will not be necessary for a department to return to Council
for approval to apply for subsequent funding under the same grant program or
project period but not to exceed five years. This section does not apply to any
grant application or contract that requires City matching funds, as opposed to
in-kind contributions. Cash matching funds do not include in-kind contributions
such as City staff time, office space or other non-cash items.
Blanket
Ordinance No. 97-776, authorizes department
directors to apply for and accept grant funding on the City＊s behalf for all
grant assistance programs related to that department that are valued at
$400,000 or less per year provided that no matching city funds are required. The
following requirements apply:
8.2.1 Submit
a Notice of Intent to Apply for Grant Funds to Grants Management, Attachment D.
8.2.2 Obtain
the department director＊s approval to apply for new and continuation grant
funding.
8.2.3 Submit
a copy of the grant application and other supporting documentation along with
grant set-up documents to Grants Management at the time the application is submitted
to the grantor. Grants Management will enter the grant within the grants module
to be used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
8.2.4 Monitor
the grant program activities, including activities of subrecipients.
8.2.5 Collect
and review audit reports of subrecipients, issue management decisions on audit
findings, and ensure that subrecipient takes any necessary corrective
action.
8.2.6 Reconcile
all expenditures under the grant programs, forward copies of final grant
reports to Grants Management and the Controller＊s Office.
8.2.7 Once
the department has reconciled its final financial reports to the grantor, the department
must reconcile the same final financial information in the City＊s financial
system no later than 60 days after closing the grant with the grantor.
8.2.8 Retain
all records relating to the grant program for a minimum of five years after (1)
the date the final financial report is submitted; or (2) the last request for
grant records during an audit, whichever is most recent, unless otherwise noted
by the grantor or in OMB Circular A-102.
8.2.9 Provide
all necessary documents and proactively communicate potential audit findings to
Grants Management for review and technical support during the Single Audit
Review.
8.3.1 Request
for pre-Award spending. Departments may request pre-award spending of their
grant application under certain scenarios:
8.3.1.1 The grantor
authorizes expenditures of funds prior to the start of the grant validity
period for a specific purpose as stated in the grant agreement.
8.3.1.2 A City department
has already received from City Council authorization to apply for, accept and
expend funds for a grant program where the grant validity period has already
begun, but the grant agreement has not been fully executed.
8.3.2 Pre-Award
spending will primarily be used for payroll purposes or other requests as may
be reviewed and approved by Grants Management.
8.3.3 Pre-Award
spending must be approved by Grants Management.
8.4.1 Award
notice 每 Upon receipt of the notice of the grant award, the department is
responsible for reviewing the grant agreement and forwarding all information to
Grants Management. Grants Management shall review Checklist to Move a Grant to
Award Status upon approval to change the application status to award. Departments
shall enter and pre-post the grant＊s budget.
8.4.2 Grant
Budget Modifications 每 Accompanied by supporting documentation and the
appropriate approvals, departments will notify Grants Management when
modifications to the grant budget are necessary. Grants Management should make
the necessary database post and notify the department upon completion.
8.4.3 Closing
process 每 When possible, departments shall begin the closing process no later
than 30 days before the end of the grant validity period. Departments shall give
Grants Management advance warning when they are not able to close grant funded
payroll positions before the end of the grant validity period. Further, departments
shall:
8.4.3.1 Notify Grants
Management to update the grant to closing status.
8.4.3.2. Grants Management will forward
the grants closeout checklist.
8.4.3.3 Ensure all
outstanding invoices are paid and billings and/or draw downs are submitted to
the grantor.
8.4.3.4 Review all
records for compliance, eligibility and validity.
8.4.4 Final
billing and reporting 每 There should be no new purchase acquisitions or
reimbursement requests at the conclusion of the validity period with the
exception of entitlement grants and grantee procedures. In accordance with OMB Circular
A-102, or the terms of the grant agreement:
8.4.4.1 Equipment shall
be disposed of;
8.4.4.2 Excess revenue shall
be returned to the grantor agency; and
8.4.4.3 Excess
expenditures including personnel shall be removed from the grant fund and moved
to another operating fund.
8.4.4.4. Once the department has
reconciled its final financial reports to the grantor, the department must
reconcile the same final financial information in the City＊s financial system
no later than 60 days after closing the grant with the grantor.
The
final financial report shall be sent to the City Controller＊s Office for
certification.
9. GRANT
ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUDITING
9.1 Finance
shall ensure that a single audit or other audit of federal and state grant
funds is performed in compliance with applicable provisions of the Single Audit
Act applicable governmental OMB circulars, and other relevant federal, state
and local rules and regulations.
9.2 City
departments administering federal and state grants are responsible for ensuring
that an annual audit of federal and state grant funds disbursed by
subrecipients is conducted each fiscal year in compliance with applicable
provisions of the Single Audit Act, applicable governmental OMB circulars, and
other relevant federal, state and local rules and regulations.
9.3 External
Auditor Selection
9.3.1 Finance
has primary responsibility for the timely selection of an Independent Certified
Public Accounting Firm to perform annual City-wide audits in compliance with
City purchasing guidelines.
9.4 Monitor
and Tracking of Subrecipient Audit Activities
9.4.1 Finance
is responsible for the monitoring and tracking of audit activities. Each department
shall submit an Attachment A to the Finance Director no later than thirty days
after approval of subrecipient contract with the City.
9.4.2 Subrecipients
of the City who receive federal grant awards in the amount of $500,000 and
above are required to have an Independent Certified Public Accountant firm
perform annual audits of their activities. Such audit must be submitted to the
City within 30 days upon completion.
9.4.3 The
department shall be responsible for monitoring the subrecipient requirements as
follows:
9.4.3.1 Project progress,
site visits, and compliance with the contract agreement.
9.4.3.2 Subrecipient
funds are used for approved purposes only.
9.4.3.3 Subrecipients are
accounted for appropriately by submitting Attachments A & B to Grants
Management.
9.5 Content
Requirement for Single Audit Reports
9.5.1 In
accordance with OMB Circulars A-133 and annual Compliance Supplements, the
single audit is intended to be the basic financial and compliance audit of a federal
and state assistance program. The audit report shall include, at a minimum, all
of the following elements:
9.5.1.1 The basic
financial statements.
9.5.1.2 A schedule of
federal assistance showing the total federal expenditure for each financial
assistance program.
9.5.1.3 An auditor's opinion
on the basic financial statements, with notes, and a supplementary data opinion
on the schedule of federal and state financial assistance (SEFA).
9.5.1.4 An auditor's
report on the study and evaluation of internal control systems. The auditor's
report shall identify the significant internal accounting controls, and those controls
designed to provide reasonable assurance that federal programs are being managed
in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The auditor's report shall
also identify the controls that were evaluated, the controls that were not evaluated
together with the reasons why, and the material weaknesses identified as a
result of the evaluation.
9.5.1.5 An auditor's
report on compliance containing:
9.5.1.5.1 An opinion as to
whether the grant recipient or subrecipient has complied with applicable laws
and regulations;
9.5.1.5.2 Noncompliance
which would have a material effect on the program;
9.5.1.5.3 A statement of
positive assurance with respect to those items tested for compliance, including
compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to financial reports and claims
for advances and reimbursements;
9.5.1.5.4 Negative
assurance on those items not tested;
9.5.1.5.5 A summary of all
instances of noncompliance; and
9.5.1.5.6 An identification
of total amounts questioned, if any, for each federal assistance award, as a
result of noncompliance.
9.5.2 All
fraud, abuse, illegal acts or indications of such acts, including all
questioned costs found as the result of these acts that are disclosed during
the audit, shall be covered in a separate written report.
9.5.3 A
corrective action plan (CAP) including comments on the auditor's findings,
recommendations, and comments on the status of corrective action on prior year
findings shall accompany the single audit report.
9.6.1 The
department administering the grant will be responsible for resolving questioned
or disallowed audit costs and audit findings identified in City-wide and sub-recipient
audits and forwarding a written resolution of audit findings to the Finance Director
or designee. The Finance Director or designee will review and approve the department's
resolution work and submit the proposed resolution to the grantor agency for
approval.
9.6.1.1 After the final
audit report is issued, a copy of the audit report will be forwarded by the department
administering the grant to the Finance Director or designee and the City
Controller. The department shall review audit findings, in consultation with
the sub-recipient, and submit a written response to the Finance Director. The department
will be allowed up to 45 days to respond to any audit findings.
9.6.1.2 The response to
audit findings shall include a corrective action plan which outlines specific
action to be taken, or underway to correct any deficiencies identified in the
audit report.
9.6.1.3 The department
administering the grant will issue an initial determination to subrecipients.
Up to 30 days will be allowed for the subrecipient to respond to the audit
findings.
9.6.1.4 The department
will issue a final determination to the subrecipient within 120 days after
receiving the final audit report. Final determination will reference all questioned
and disallowed costs, and administrative findings cited in the audit report.
9.6.1.5
The department
shall submit the final determination to the Director of Finance for review,
approval and submittal to the appropriate federal or state grant agency.
9.7.1 A
subrecipient may appeal within 30 days of the final determination to an Appeals
Board, composed of the Director of Finance or designee, a representative of the
City Legal Department, the Office of the City Controller and the director of
the department administering the grant. The Director of Finance will make the
final decision to allow or disallow costs in compliance with applicable laws
and regulations, to proceed with debt collection, or to adopt other remedies
for resolution of questioned and disallowed costs. The time frame for audit
resolution will be as follows:
9.7.1.1 Resolution
leading to final determination 每 120 days
9.7.1.2 Appeal from final
determination 每 30 days
9.7.1.3 Disposition of
audit findings 每 150 days
9.8.1 When
a final determination disallowing costs has been issued, a debt is established.
The department, in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Legal
Department, will identify any sanctions or corrective action to impose, and any
actions that may be needed to collect a debt.
9.8.2 There
are several options available to the City for settlement of debts. These
options include installment payments, withholding, offset, adjustments in
payments and cash. Although these options are available, in cases where cash is
not the method of repayment, the City through the federal or state grantor agency,
shall request approval to use a non-cash option for repayment. It should be
noted that cash is the required method of repayment where there is an
unallowable expenditure due to willful disregard of the requirements of
applicable grant rules and regulations, gross negligence or failure to observe
accepted standards of administration.
9.8.3 A
total of three demands, at not more than 30-day intervals, shall be issued to
the subrecipient by the City. Prompt action by the City will be taken to
protect the City's interest and to recover any disallowed costs.
9.9 Follow-Up
on Corrective Action
9.9.1 The
department administering the grant will conduct follow-up to verify that
corrective action has been taken by the subrecipient.
10. APPENDICES
10.1 Legal and
Compliance References
10.1.1 All
City Departments that apply for and administer state and/or federal grants are required
to be knowledgeable in and have policies in place to ensure compliance with (in
the order in which they are typically followed):
10.1.1.1 Federal statutes, including
applicable OMB Circulars and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR);
10.1.1.2 Federal and state granting
agency policies and rules;
10.1.1.3 Grant award terms and
conditions as set forth in the grant agreement; and
10.1.1.4 City Charter, ordinances, policies
and procedures.
10.2 Website
Directory
10.2.1 Grants
Management shall host and maintain a web-directory that links to applicable
state, federal or other informative websites that can be used to aid in the
proper administration of grants. This directory may be found at:
https://www.houstontx.gov/finance/grants.html
11.
CONFLICT AND REPEAL
11.1 This Administrative
Procedure supersedes Administrative Procedure 4-1, External Funds (Grant)
Application Procedure, signed June 10, 1983, and Administrative Procedure 4-3,
Audit Management Plan, signed February 15, 1996, which shall be of no further
force or effect.
12. ATTACHMENT
12.1 Attachment A
每 Subrecipient Tracking Sheet
12.2 Attachment B
每 Subrecipient Monitoring Checklist
12.3 Attachment C
每 Code of Ordinance 97-776
12.4 Attachment D
每 Intent to Apply for Grant Funding