Grants Management

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Grants Management

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Preparing and Submitting the Standard Form (SF) 425, Federal Financial Report (FFR)

The Standard Form 425 (SF-425), also known as the Federal Financial Report (FFR), is a crucial document for grant recipients working with the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS). This comprehensive guide walks you through the submission process, offers tips to navigate the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System (HHS PMS), and details common errors and strategies to avoid them. This video provides insights into proper grant reporting procedures and best practices for maintaining compliance with DOL VETS requirements.

An Introduction to the Triennial Audit Tool

In this microlearning, receive a quick overview to the Triennial Audit Tool developed by the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS) and used during audits.

Assuming Responsibility for a Grant

When a grant is awarded, an individual is designated as the Grant Officer Technical Representative (or GOTR), who assumes responsibility for the grant. This video will cover basic guidelines the GOTR must follow when assuming responsibilities for existing and new grants.

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Establishing and Maintaining a Work File

During the period of performance of a grant, the Grant Officer Technical Representative (or GOTR) has overall responsibility for effectively managing the grant. The GOTR needs to have accurate and current information on all grant activities on both the government and grantee sides. To do this, the GOTR establishes a Work File after the grant has been awarded. A Work File contains all necessary documentation to effectively monitor and manage a grant in accordance with federal procedures and regulations. This video will show how the GOTR establishes and maintains a Work File.

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Evaluating a Statement of Work

During the period of performance of a grant, the grantee is required to submit a Statement of Work or State Plan outlining the exact procedures they will follow to perform the work. This video will present the guidelines the Grant Officer Technical Representative (or GOTR) should follow when evaluating the Statement of Work or State Plan.

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