5.8 - Communicating With the Federal Agency

Federal agencies generally are not involved in the management or monitoring of subrecipients. This is because the subrecipients receive their federal funds through subaward or contract agreements with pass-through entities. Because subrecipients and federal agencies do not have a direct formal relationship, there is reduced need for communication. When preparing any financial or progress reports or having an audit performed, the subrecipient should coordinate these actions with the pass-through entity. While subrecipients would submit progress and financial reports to the pass-through entity, audit reports are to be submitted directly to the FAC. Similarly, questions about the… Read More