504 - Sanctions and Remedies

Depending on the nature of noncompliance, the consequences of violating any of the governmentwide “strings attached” can range from simple warnings to criminal prosecution. The sanctions, now referred in the Office of Management and Budget’s uniform guidance as remedies, are located at §200.339. The consequences for violating these public policy requirements can include the withholding an entity’s federal funds, disallowing all or part of the cost of an activity, terminating the entity’s federal award, and suspending or debarring the entity from eligibility for future awards. In addition, awardees can be subject to enforcement actions through administrative procedures or… Read More