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This document outlines essential information regarding grant management discussed at the OSEP Project Directors’ Conference led by Larry Wexler on July 20, 2009. Key points include the necessity to use the grant award number in all email communications with the Department, the non-automatic nature of continuation funds, and monitoring of excessive drawdowns. It also emphasizes increased accountability for grant applications, activities, results, and annual performance reports, highlighting the need for regular continuation reports for grants in no-cost status.
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OSEP News You Can Use OSEP Project Directors’ Conference Larry Wexler July 20, 2009
Grant Information • Use Grant Award# in subject line on all emails to the Department. • Continuation Funds are not automatic and may be reduced based on large remaining balances from prior years • Excessive draw downs are being monitored and will require explanations from grantees for excesses above 50%/ 80%/ 100% in each of the first 3 quarters • If your grant is in a no cost status you need to submit a continuation report so that we have a report on file for every 12-18 months that a grant is in open status. There is no electronic submission for these reports.
Increasing Accountability • Increased accountability for quality of Grant Application, Activities, Results and Annual Performance Reports. • Increased monitoring of program performance measures. • Increased Accountability for Reporting and Results Questions????