Policy Topics

Policy Topic – 2008 Federal Audit Clearinghouse, (FAC) New Online Electronic Submission Requirements

Policy Topic – New Electronic Submission Process via Internet Data Entry System, (IDES)

• The Federal Audit Clearinghouse now requires online electronic submission through the Internet Data Entry System, (IDES) for audit reports being submitted for FY 2008 and later.
• 2008 Electronic Single Audit Submission Process [DOC-53KB]

Policy Topic - HHS Alert List

Policy Topic – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006
• 03. FFATA Presentation NGP October 2007 [PDF-42KB]
• HHS Alert List
  Updated policy guidance on HHS Alert List/ Transmittal No.: OG AT 2008-2, Issued 02/06/08. This AT, suspends the Departmental Alert List

Policy Topic - Program Announcement Process

• Program Announcement Process [PPT-164KB]

Policy Topic – IHS Grants Cycle

• Discretionary Grant Cycle

Policy Topic - Equipment

• HHS Grants Policy Directive - Part 3.04 - Post Award [DOC]
  This Directive specifies policies and responsibilities for HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) for the review, approval, management, and disposition of the various types of property that may be present under HHS grants..

• Definition of Equipment - HHS Grants Policy Statement [PDF-699KB]

• 45 CFR Part 74 - Property Standards
  Subpart C, Section 74.30-37 of the Code of Federal Regulations on Property Standards with section on Equipment.

• 45 CFR Part 92 - Property Standards for Tribal Governments
  Subpart C, Section 92.31-33 of the Code of Federal Regulations on Property Standards with a section on Equipment.

• Clarification Memo to Area Directors on Modular Units [PDF-107KB]

Policy Topic: Indirect Cost Policy/Practices

• HHS -Indirect Rate Search - HHS F&A rates. HHS Contact: Brian Caudill at 202-401-2762.

• HHS Grants Policy Statement - Indirect Cost Policy [PDF-699KB]

• HHS Grants Policy Directive - 3.01 [DOC]
  (03/04/1998) - Post-Award - Indirect Cost and Other Cost Policies. This Directive outlines key policies, including the roles and responsibilities of HHS staff, with respect to the award and administration of direct and indirect costs and fee under HHS grants. (Transmittal Notice 98.01).

Policy Topic: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

• Environmental Review Manual [PDF-2.9MB]
• HHS Grants Policy Statement [PDF-4.7MB]