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Grant Management Handbook

This handbook includes a list of resources for grantees to facilitate sharing of best practices among grantees in managing their grants. The Grant Management Handbook assists grantees in identifying areas of grant contract noncompliance so that remedies can be developed. It includes examples of forms and procedures that can be utilized to facilitate remediation efforts where needed. As these are best practices and not specific mandates, the examples can provide guidance or assistance that can be tailored to local needs, and also reflect cost benefit considerations related to implementation.


Forms:

CIPA Certification [.doc]
This Internet Safety Certification is to be used by applicants to any federally funded Texas State Library & Archives Commission grant program. Grantees need to complete the federal and state fiscal year information on the form and select one option for compliance. This form is the same one used in the Grants Management System.

TSLAC Grant Forms
List of TSLAC grant report forms.

Tools:

Grant Checklist [.xls]
Completing this form satisfies the Reporting Requirements (Section VII) of the grant contract for the Grant Checklist Report form requirement. This checklist highlights your responsibilities as a grantee but completing it does not guarantee compliance with all state and federal regulations. Each quarterly checklist should be completed on a quarterly basis and submitted to TSLAC Program Manager by October 31, 2009.

Control Self Assessment Tool [.xls]
For local use. Worksheet for determining status of processes and controls.

Performance Measures Controls [.xls]
Worksheet for determining what controls are in place currently.

Performance Measure Review Form [.xls]
Form reflects best practices used in providing internal control in recording and submitting LBB Performance Measures. (Use if no local option exists.)

Inventory Summary [.xls]
Form can be used to track the value of fixed assets or inventory. (Use if no local option exists.)

Reconciling Inventory [.xls]
Form to be used to assist in reconciling physical inventory and equipment lists. (Use if no local option exists.)

Best Practices References / Resources:

UGMS
Link to Uniform Grant Management Standards

Internal Controls
Explanation of basic concepts of internal control for grantee reference

UGMS - Audit Findings
Explanation and reference of UGMS materials related to handling the submission of audit findings

UGMS - Equipment Criteria
Explanation of how to track capital assets and maintain related records in accordance with TSLAC grant requirements

Performance Measures Overview
Explanation of basic concepts for internal control for Legislative budget Board (LBB) performance measures.

State or Federal Grant Resources:

Texas Office of the Governor
The State Grants Team provides technical assistance, statewide grants training and federal liaison services to Texas state agencies, all subdivisions of government, and nonprofit organizations. The Team’s legislative mandate also requires management of the Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) and administration of the Uniform Grants Management Standards.

Federal Office of Management and Budget
Includes federal grant information and forms.

Controlled Property Class Codes
Explanation of the various controlled property class codes from the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

State Property Accounting Guide (takes you to CPA website)
Detailed explanation of property accounting procedures and rules from the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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