Traditionally, cost allocation and indirect cost planning seem like an ancillary matter in the scheme of all that leaders in state, local, and tribal governments have to do. However, reporting the true cost of services agency-wide is hard to capture, especially in the wake of COVID-19 bringing revenue shortages, and several grants and funding streams to navigate.The challenges that are compounded when individual departments complete their fina...

Right now, governments have a lot on their plates, from determining reopening policies and potentially transitioning workforces from telework back to their offices, to ensuring communities are staying safe and healthy. That’s why, when it comes to grants and funding, many agencies and departments may not be thinking of their long-term post-pandemic measurement and performance. Ensuring your agency is prepared for the single audit is more...

Navigating the Single Audit Act and grants management during these times is challenging enough for grant professionals. However, for many governments, simply putting together a strong application for funding can be the most challenging part, especially for those new to grants administration. With more public-sector entities vying for competitive funding, it's important to assemble a strong application that can help your agency stand out from t...

The Office of Management and Budget just made a host of important updates to Uniform Grant Guidance (Title 2 CFR), which go into effect on November 12, 2020. Failure to comply with the latest requirements could mean audit findings and more headaches for governments who cannot afford additional delays during such a critical time. Join this complimentary webinar to learn: The latest updates to Uniform Grant Guidance Federal expectations and req...

With nearly all COVID-19 relief funds distributed, many tribes may be left wondering where else they can go if they are in need of additional support.In this complimentary webinar, eCivis will cover the latest federal grant guidelines that tribes should be aware of, along with best practices to manage the influx of funding.Join to learn:The latest updates to Uniform Grant Guidance and how it affects tribesThe most recent grant programs and ava...

While the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has been passed into law and relief is already being distributed to states, counties, cities, tribes, and territories, there are still many lingering questions. One of the top questions coming up - "Will my entity be subject to a single audit?" Most likely the answer is “yes". The last thing you want your government organization to experience is audit findings and the risk of owing money to the...

By now, most state, local, and tribal governments have received their funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The big question for many who are managing these types of stimulus funds for the first time is: Now what? Where do I start? What's the best way to report on this funding? How do I manage any recipients of this funding? How do I track progress? Join this complementary webinar to ask our certified grant management specialists a...

Across state and local governments, there has been some disconnect surrounding the guidance and information for the management of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. We've observed that information is coming from multiple channels from siloed functional areas, like finance, audit and compliance, grants management, and program and performance. Join this complimentary webinar to hear from an insightful panel as they help bridge information ac...

There are many different best practices and recommendations when it comes to what governments should be doing to manage their relief funds, like those from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Coronavirus Aid and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), but what are governments actually doing? What are their focus areas when it comes to funding allocations? What's the best approach to get started? And more importantly, what are the citizens...

Needless to say, 2021 has been a tumultuous year. With grants management fatigue and an overwhelming amount of federal relief funds distributed to state and local governments, many are trying to determine priorities for 2022 when the past two years have been anything but predictable. Join our complimentary webinar to learn what government leaders are considering in their planning process, and how you can apply these insights to your planning f...