Maura Jackson and Emily George of BKD discuss the issues around grant compliance including what can go wrong and how to keep your not for profit clients within the bounds of compliance, which aren't always clear.  Maura and Emily cover a holistic approach to grant compliance, including how everything from the proper tone at the top to purchasing and even program personnel play a role in grant compliance.  Also discussed are common pitfalls and lessons from experience around various determinations that may need to be made and the best practices around staying in compliance for the long haul enabling your not for profit clients to make the most difference in the long haul.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Everyone's role in grant compliance
• What can go wrong
• Common causes of non-compliance
• Audit pitfalls
• Award requirements
• Pre and post award pitfalls
• Allowable costs
• Indirect costs
• Procurement
• Reporting
• Special test and provisions
• Best practices for compliance

PROGRAM LEVEL: Overview
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites exist. 
PREPARATION: No preparation is needed.