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Who should sign the Grant Assurance?
I decided I want to purchase something different than what was approved in my Workbook. How do I do this?
I want to provide a training class for my staff that is different than what was approved in my Workbook. How do I do this?
When can I buy the items I submitted to the County in my Workbook modification?
What is an acceptable document for proof of purchase for reimbursement?
What files should be kept and available for monitoring reviews or State and Federal audits?
How long must grant files be maintained?
I have a piece of equipment that was purchased with Homeland Security funds but we no longer need the equipment. Can I dispose of it?
One of our computers purchased with Homeland Security funds was lost? Do I have to report this?
Many of the supplies purchased with Homeland Security funds have been consumed or they have expired? How do I report this?
I would like more grant tags to identify my equipment funded with grant funds. How can I get more tags?

Who should sign the Grant Assurance?

Any of the “Authorized Agents” listed on the signature authority document.

I decided I want to purchase something different than what was approved in my Workbook. How do I do this?

A copy of your Workbook with changes must be submitted for a modification. The request must clearly indicate where in the existing Workbook the funds will come from for the new request. Submit your request(s) on a quarterly basis to the County of San Diego OES, who then compiles into a master workbook to send to the State for approval. For training, a new State feedback number will be required for the modification.

I want to provide a training class for my staff that is different than what was approved in my Workbook. How do I do this?

A copy of your Workbook with changes must be submitted for a modification. The request must clearly indicate where in the existing Workbook the funds will come from for the new request. Submit your request(s) on a quarterly basis to the County of San Diego OES, who then compiles into a master workbook to send to the State for approval. For training, a new State feedback number will be required for the modification.

When can I buy the items I submitted to the County in my Workbook modification?

Items in a Workbook modification cannot be purchased (or training provided) until the modification is approved by the State.

What is an acceptable document for proof of purchase for reimbursement?

The County must have proof that the bill or invoice has been paid. Acceptable proof includes copies of cancelled checks, copies of bank statements, or reports from the financial/accounting system.

What files should be kept and available for monitoring reviews or State and Federal audits?

Files should be maintained by grant type and year. The file (or binder) should have a copy of the Grant Assurance, copies of the Workbook, and a copy of the reimbursement claim with copies of all required documents submitted.

How long must grant files be maintained?

Files must be available for three (3) years after the grant if officially closed by the Federal Granting Agency.

I have a piece of equipment that was purchased with Homeland Security funds but we no longer need the equipment. Can I dispose of it?

The County must be notified in writing of intent to dispose of property, property that is lost or destroyed, or items that have expired, been consumed, or are obsolete.

One of our computers purchased with Homeland Security funds was lost? Do I have to report this?

The County must be notified in writing of intent to dispose of property, property that is lost or destroyed, or items that have expired, been consumed, or are obsolete.

Many of the supplies purchased with Homeland Security funds have been consumed or they have expired? How do I report this?

The County must be notified in writing of intent to dispose of property, property that is lost or destroyed, or items that have expired, been consumed, or are obsolete.

I would like more grant tags to identify my equipment funded with grant funds. How can I get more tags?

Contact the County’s Office of Emergency Services to obtain additional grant tags.