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Keep these tips in mind if you are spending FEMA Public Assistance money

April 29, 2020

With recent passage of the CARES Act, FEMA’s Public Assistance Program has received an influx of resources available to state and local governments. Based on our years of experience auditing FEMA public assistance grants and FEMA’s current guidance, we have a few suggestions and resources for you.

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Brand name procurement carries extra requirements when using federal funds

February 26, 2018

In the Winter Audit Connection, there was an article clarifying the differences between brand name specification versus sole source procurement. There are additional requirements for brand name procurement when federal funding is used.

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