On-Demand
2 CFR 200: Subrecipient Monitoring And Management Compliance
Protect Federal Grant Funding With Stronger Subrecipient Oversight
Rex L. Porter
FormatSelf-Paced | On-Demand
Sessions1
Per session90 Minutes
CertificateIncluded
When your organization passes federal grant funds to a subrecipient, it remains responsible for overseeing how those funds are used. This training explains the monitoring requirements under 2 CFR 200, from assessing risk and preparing subawards to reviewing financial and performance reports, documenting compliance concerns, and taking corrective or enforcement action when necessary.
Before You Start
What to Expect
Passing federal funds to another organization creates oversight responsibilities that extend beyond issuing a subaward. Learn how to assess subrecipient risk, establish monitoring procedures, track spending and program performance, and respond when compliance problems arise.
WHAT YOU'LL BUILD
A Stronger Subrecipient Monitoring Process
Establish the procedures and controls needed to manage federal subawards.
- Understand pass-through entity responsibilities under 2 CFR 200.
- Distinguish subrecipients carrying out federal programs from contractors providing goods or services.
- Assess subrecipient risk and establish appropriate subaward conditions.
- Develop written monitoring procedures, checklists, and documentation practices.
WHAT YOU'LL ELIMINATE
Gaps in Monitoring and Accountability
Identify problems before they lead to questioned costs, audit findings, or repayment obligations.
- Recognize spending outside approved budgets and unsupported charges.
- Identify late reports, delayed invoicing, and gaps between spending and completed work.
- Address weaknesses in procurement, timekeeping, cash management, and financial controls.
- Document monitoring reviews even when no problems are identified.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
A Clear Approach to Compliance Problems
Know how to respond when subrecipient performance or financial management raises concerns.
- Compare financial reports, program progress, and project schedules to identify variances.
- Determine when additional training, technical assistance, site visits, or audits may be appropriate.
- Document problems and work with subrecipients on corrective action plans.
- Understand available remedies, including withholding funds, suspension, and termination.
Outcomes
What You'll Walk Away With
- Explain pass-through entity responsibilities under 2 CFR 200.
- Distinguish subawards from vendor contracts and assess subrecipient risk.
- Identify required monitoring procedures, controls, and supporting records.
- Evaluate financial, performance, and schedule reporting for compliance concerns.
- Document monitoring results, develop corrective actions, and recognize when enforcement may be necessary.
What We'll Cover
Course Outline
Subrecipient Monitoring and Management Compliance
- Standards under 2 CFR 200, pass-through entity responsibilities, and the distinction between subrecipients and contractors.
- Seven key tools for risk and compliance, including subaward agreements, risk assessments, internal controls, and monitoring procedures.
- Reviewing financial and performance reports, tracking budget and schedule variances, and documenting monitoring results.
- Addressing compliance problems through corrective action plans, technical assistance, additional oversight, and enforcement remedies.
- Best practices for strengthening subrecipient monitoring policies, procedures, staff training, and internal reviews.
- Resources and sample tools for subrecipient risk assessments, monitoring, and compliance documentation.
Meet the Expert
Rex L. Porter
Rex is principal and founder of Porter Group LLC, a premier national federal grant funding and compliance consulting service, bringing a 25-year career in federal grants management to the work. He has served as a federal grants official, grant-funded organization executive director, and local government project manager. His current practice supports nonprofits and local governments stay compliant with the complex world of federal grant rules. Rex is a retired Air Force officer, and earned an MBA, a MS in Systems Management, and Certificates in Nonprofit Management, and Program and Contract Management.
Who Should Attend?
Training Includes
The 2 CFR 200: Subrecipient Monitoring And Management Compliance course includes the following:
Two Year Course Access
Access your course through your customer dashboard
- Course access for 2 full years
- All live sessions include access to the on-demand recording post live session
Class Experience
Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion. Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule.
Resources
Downloadable course materials to support learning
Attendance Certificate
All sessions include an Attendance Certificate
