Grant Management Strategy
Completion, Inspection and Audit
What to expect as the grant closes
An organized, well-documented grant management strategy pays off during the final review of the project during closeout and audit, and helps ensure that grant funding remains intact.
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Key Points and Page Numbers
- Final Inspection — 2
- The Final Review of the Grant: Inspection & Audit — 3
- Final Audit — 4
- Planning for Scrutiny — 5
- Tip #1: Document Everything — 5
- Tip #2: Verify that Records are “FEMA-Complete” — 5
- Tip #3: Keep a Project Narrative — 6
- Tip #4: Organize Records According to Project Worksheet — 6
- Tip #5: Support Costs with Source Documentation — 7
- Tip #6: Keep Tabs on Contractors — 7
- Tip #7: Check Parameters of Official Accounting Systems — 8
- Tip #8: Track Deadlines and Extensions — 8