Policy Topics
Policy Topic - Federal Financial Report (FFR or SF-425)
- Federal Financial Report (FFR or SF-425) Transition Guidance
- The FFR forms are found on the Whitehouse OMB Web site, here
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_forms.
The links below access the forms directly from the Whitehouse OMB site.- SF-425 Federal Financial Report, Fillable PDF [PDF - 54KB]
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report, Excel [XLS - 45KB]
- SF-425 Instructions [PDF - 109KB]
- FFR Information
Division of Payment Management's site for FFR guidance, training and information.
Policy Topic - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
- Public Law 109-282 FFATA Legislation [PDF - 127KB]
Policy Topic - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS)
- Implementation of IHS FSR Subawards Reporting Requirements
- IHS Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) Applicability Information [PDF - 41KB]
- FSRS Subaward Reporting System (FSR) User Guide [PDF - 2.7MB]
- FSRS Training
The FSRS Training link will take you to the FSRS Web site, and launch an audio/video slide show. - FSRS Subaward Reporting Frequently Asked Questions
Policy Topic - Updated Information on DUNS Numbers and SAM/CCR Registration Requirements
- Dun & Bradstreet
Register your organization for a DUNS number. - System for Award Management (SAM)
- Updated Information on DUNS Numbers and SAM/CCR Registration Requirements [PDF - 29KB]
Policy Topic – Objective Review Process
- Objective Review Training [PDF - 487KB]
- Sample Reviewers Package [PDF - 371KB]
Policy Topic – 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.
- Internet Data Entry System
Policy Topic - Program Announcement Process
- Program Announcement Process [PPT - 164KB]
Policy Topic – IHS Grants Cycle
Policy Topic - Equipment
- HHS Grants Policy Directive - Part 3.04 - Post Award
[PDF - 76KB]
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 - 1.32MB]
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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.
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 - 1.32MB]
- HHS Grants Policy Directive - 3.01 [PDF - 88KB]
Policy Topic: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Environmental Review Manual [PDF - 2.9MB]
- HHS Grants Policy Statement [PDF - 1.32MB]