[CAFR-Contacts-News] training opportunity: Subrecipient vs. Vendor?

Tue Feb 22 10:50:19 PST 2011

The State Controller's Division is sponsoring the Thompson Interactive
audio conference "Subrecipient or Vendor? Sorting Out the Subaward of
Federal Grant Funds NOW. The audio conference write-up provided by
Thompson Interactive and information on date, time, location and how to
sign up are below.

Subrecipient or Vendor? -- Sorting Out the Subaward of Federal Grant
Funds NOW

A 90 Minute Interactive Audio Conference

By design, many large federal grant programs involve subaward of most of
the funds. Whether the direct federal grant is initially awarded to a
state or local government, a college or university, or a non-profit
organization, it is common for there to be a significant network of
"lower tier" organizations or "partners" that are involved with
implementation of the funded activities. But, in many cases, that's
where the certainty ends. That's because precision in the way those
relationships are handled is often lacking. And the federal government's
own regulations and policies on subgranting and contracting can often be
confusing. But, then, why should anyone care? In a nutshell, because
determining whether a lower tier organization is a subrecipient or a
vendor triggers significantly different responsibilities for those that
are awarding funds and those that are receiving them. And, over the last
several years, arguments on the subject have often resembled a contact
sport with program staff, financial and grant managers, and independent
auditors all joining the fray. 

This audio conference will help you clear up the confusion. By analyzing
and evaluating key provisions of Office of Management and Budget
Circulars on administrative requirements, cost allowability, and audit
and other important guidance, speaker Bob Lloyd will identify the
characteristics and award features that will effectively define whether
a financial relationship involves a subrecipient or a vendor and the
administrative and oversight consequences of that decision. 

Major Learning Points and Questions That Will Be Answered:

*	What federal policies govern the nature of the relationships?
*	What do they say and do they conflict with one another? 
*	Is the relationship defined by the type of awarding or lower
tier organization?
*	What kinds of characteristics are indicative of a subrecipient
relationship?
*	What kinds of characteristics are indicative of a vendor
relationship?
*	Are there specific award features that, if included, define the
relationship?
*	Once we have the relationship right, what do we do next?

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Who Should Attend:

*	Grants Managers
*	Contracting Officers
*	Purchasing Staff
*	Financial Staff
*	Program Managers
*	Internal Auditors

Date: Monday, March 21, 2011

Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

Location: Veteran's Auditorium

Prerequisite: Background knowledge of federal grants management

Advance Prep: None required      

CPE: 1.5 credit hours awarded upon completion of the audio conference
and its post-conference survey

Cost:  FREE (Sponsored by SCD)

Registration:    https://ilearn.oregon.gov <https://ilearn.oregon.gov/> 

Registration for this event will be coordinated through iLearnOregon
using the link provided above.  You will need an active iLearnOregon
account to complete the registration process.  If you do not already
have an iLearnOregon account, you can find information on how to create
an account on the main log-in page for iLearnOregon.  Once you have 
logged-in you will find a link for "How to Register For A Course" in the
left 
navigation panel under "iLearnOregon Help Center."  

If you have questions, please contact Jeanne Bock at
Jeanne.bock at state.or.us or by phone at
503-373-7277 ext. 268.

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