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National Grants Partnership Web Cast . 9-16-2008. Partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability (Partnership). OMB Circular A-87 Work Group Co-Chairs: Richard Mueller, Director, Indirect Cost Group, US Department of Education
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National Grants Partnership Web Cast 9-16-2008
Partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability (Partnership) • OMB Circular A-87 Work Group Co-Chairs: • Richard Mueller, Director, Indirect Cost Group, US Department of Education • Merril Oliver, Deputy Director, Maryland Governor’s Grants Office
OMB Circular A–87 Team Rules of Engagement The success of a project often hinges on recognizing the difference between a contribution and making a commitment. An eggs and bacon breakfast analogy. The chicken made a contribution. The pig made a commitment. -Arnold Ziffell
Background: The partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability (Partnership) was established by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) in September 2007 to open the lines of communication among governments. • Survey Opportunity- All stakeholders
Results: • Generally Positive • Opportunities for improved grants management through better understanding of OMB Circular A-87. • Closing Gaps
Subrecipient Monitoring • This sub-work group will examine the impact of subrecipient monitoring programs on the implementation of OMB Circular A-87. • Monitoring Model/Checklist
Information Technology and Shared Services • Software • Financing Costs • Cost Model
A-87 Cost Guidance and Interpretation • Uniform Guidance • Policy Precedents • Decision Matrix • Policy Board
Training/Resources/Communications • Training Inventory • Revision of OMB A-87 Implementation Goals.
Survey • http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2beaq4zfhng3aob/results