Office of Management and Budget Circular A-122 states that, to be allowable under an award, costs must be reasonable for the performance of the award. A cost is reasonable if, in its nature or amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was made to incur the costs.
General Recommendations
- Establish procedures and criteria for determining the reasonableness of costs charged by implementing partners.
Source: AUDIT REPORT NO. F-306-11-003-P JUNE 19, 2011
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- Obligated Program Funds - ADS 202.3 - ADS 602.3
- Program Funding Plans - ADS 202.3.7 - FAR 16.306 (d)(1)
- Ensure That Costs Are Appropriate - ADS 596.3.1 - 634.3.2
- Financial Audits of Subrecipients Were Not Completed - ADS 591.3.2.1
- Mission Could Not Determine Whether Food Storage and Distribution Costs Were Reasonable - ADS 596.3.1 - Food for Peace Act - Office of Management and Budget Circular A-122, “Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations,” Attachment A
- Contract Budgeting Did Not Align With Program Areas - ADS 200.3.2
- Project Funding Was Not Authorized - Title 22 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 226, Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, section 226.25, Revision of Budget and Program Plans - (ADS) 303.3.18(a) - ADS 601.3.1