Subawards expand research and program capacity but also create significant compliance risks for grant recipients. Federal rules make it clear: while work can be delegated, accountability cannot. This session will highlight real-world audit findings where weak oversight led to millions in questioned costs and missed goals. Participants will explore common pitfalls, why oversight often fails, and practical strategies to strengthen subrecipient oversight and protect grant funds.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the accountability structure between prime recipients and subrecipients, and why prime recipients remain responsible for compliance under federal regulations.
- Recognize common risk factors and oversight gaps that have resulted in questioned costs, missed program goals and reputational harm for prime and subrecipients.
- Learn how to apply practical strategies—such as risk-based due diligence, tailored subaward agreements and the use of technology—to strengthen subrecipient monitoring and reduce organizational risk.
Course Level: Basic
1 CPE Specialized Knowledge
Members: FREE registration and opportunity to earn CPE credits
Non-Members: $174 per person (registration includes optional 1-year
NGMA membership + opportunity to earn CPE credit)
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of the Uniform Guidance rules at 2 CFR 200 will assist with this webinar.
Who Should Attend
Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors
Program Level
Basic
Advance Preparation
None
Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Special Accommodations
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