Aaron Taylor from ACL recently presented updated information to the IL stakeholders at the quarterly meeting. You can find that full call, including his presentation, here. Here are some key highlights: The changes in 2 CFR 200 can be applied
Buying a Building-Can You, Should You
by John Heveron There are several things to consider when you contemplate purchasing a building, and if you are funded primarily with federal grants and intend to use those monies for some or all of your purchase, the first thing
Leases – A big change in the accounting rules
by John Heveron It has been well publicized that accounting for leases is changing dramatically, but most of us are just getting our first hands-on experience with this change. The new rules are being implemented for calendar year 2022 and
How can your board find a new Executive Director with a disability?
The rules for consumer control indicate that 51% of your managers must have a disability. In smaller centers where there is only one manager — the Executive Director — the board must hire a person with a disability. Even if
What can the DSE keep in administrative fees for distributing our Part B, Independent Living Services grants?
The regulations are clear on this. 45 CFR 1329.12 Role of the designated State entity states: (a) A DSE that applies for and receives assistance must: (1) Receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State under Part B
Answering the questions of the new CIL Executive Director
Do you remember your first day on the job? That flutter of excitement and apprehension? The navigation of new terms and new requirements that no one warned you about? We offer technical assistance to a new Executive Director in a
2 CFR 200.216 Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.
Recently the regulations around how you as a grantee or subgrantee spend money have changed. Here is a new section for your consideration. You are prohibited from using federal dollars to procure or obtain certain equipment manufactured in or sold
New notes on 10% de minimus rate for indirect costs and Modified Total Direct Costs
A new FAQ is out for the overall regulations for spending of federal grant funds — Uniform Guidance found in 2 CFR 200 (and mirrors the regs from our HHS funder at 45 CFR 75 which have not yet been
Be particular about Consumer Control
Consumer control is the foundation of Independent Living, and permeates the board, staff and management of Centers as well as the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). The requirements are clear: More than 50% (51% or more) of the board members
As you purchase with federal funds…
With the influx of the CARES Act funds to Part C centers, you have been purchasing personal protective equipment, food, technology, internet or delivery services and more. Are you following your own procurement policies? And do they fall within the