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Learn about the Partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability (Partnership), established by AGA to enhance grants management understanding. Explore the impact of subrecipient monitoring programs and tools for implementing OMB Circular A-87.
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National Grants Partnership Web Cast 9-16-2008
Partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability (Partnership) • OMB Circular A-87 Work Group Co-Chairs: • Richard Mueller, Director, Indirect Cost Group, US Department of Education • Merril Oliver, Deputy Director, Maryland Governor’s Grants Office
OMB Circular A–87 Team Rules of Engagement The success of a project often hinges on recognizing the difference between a contribution and making a commitment. An eggs and bacon breakfast analogy. The chicken made a contribution. The pig made a commitment. -Arnold Ziffell
Background: The partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability (Partnership) was established by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) in September 2007 to open the lines of communication among governments. • Survey Opportunity- All stakeholders
Results: • Generally Positive • Opportunities for improved grants management through better understanding of OMB Circular A-87. • Closing Gaps
Subrecipient Monitoring • This sub-work group will examine the impact of subrecipient monitoring programs on the implementation of OMB Circular A-87. • Monitoring Model/Checklist
Information Technology and Shared Services • Software • Financing Costs • Cost Model
A-87 Cost Guidance and Interpretation • Uniform Guidance • Policy Precedents • Decision Matrix • Policy Board
Training/Resources/Communications • Training Inventory • Revision of OMB A-87 Implementation Goals.
Survey • http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2beaq4zfhng3aob/results