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This article discusses the unique reporting requirements outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It covers specific reporting elements, registration instructions, and FAQs related to the ARRA reporting process.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)Reporting Requirements
Unique Reporting Requirements * FAR Subpart 4.1500 implements Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act * Specific reporting requirements in FAR 52.204-11 include, but not limited to- • The dollar amount of contractor invoices • The supplies delivered and services performed • An assessment of the completion status of the work • An estimate of the # of jobs created and retained • Names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated officers for the calendar year in which the contract is awarded; and • Specific information on first-tier subcontractors * First report due October 10, 2009
CO Responsibilities * Validate contractor submits report by deadline (Oct. 10, 2009) * Review reports for “significant errors and gross omissions” * Prior to Oct. 1, 2009, provide the following information (if not identified in the contract) to Contractors receiving ARRA funds: • Funding agency name • Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) • Awarding office’s “contracting office code”
Who must register? * Contractors receiving ARRA funded awards * Federal Agency Users obligating ARRA funds * Advance Registration recommended
Registering in FederalReporting.gov * Registering as a Federal Agency User • Select “Register Now” • Enter Federal Agency email address • Your email address will serve as your User ID • Select Department of Health & Human Services on drop down menu • Registration confirmed via email (temporary password provided) • Log in with User ID and Create New Password
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) https://www.federalreporting.gov/federalreporting/faq.do • Reports due no later than the 10th day after the end of each calendar quarter • 1st reporting period begins Oct. 1, 2009 and ends Oct. 10, 2009 • Contractors should include data from date of award through Sept. 30, 2009 • Subsequent reporting periods will report cumulative data • All awards issued after Sept. 30, 2009 will be reported during the next reporting period (Jan. 1, 2010 – Jan. 10, 2010)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/recovery_faqs/ • Reporting requirements only apply to ARRA funded contract actions • Contractors primarily responsible for accuracy of the report • Information in reports will be used for a variety of purposes including compliance with award conditions, detection of waste, fraud and abuse and mgt. oversight • 1st point of contract for reporting problems should be the ARRA Reporting Service Desk