USAID REGULATIONS WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTION
This
five-day workshop covers the many rules and regulations associated with USAID
funding, through the lens of NGOs based outside of the US that receive US
Government funding, either directly or as a sub-award. This highly
participatory course provides the knowledge and skills needed to effectively
respond to the challenges in managing USAID awards and ensuring compliant
project implementation.
While the
focus of this training is USAID funding for grants and cooperative agreements,
it also provides a good foundation for understanding funding from other US
Government agencies.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Navigate and apply USAID rules and regulations to
ensure compliant and successful program implementation
- Build and manage collaborative relationships with key
players related to your award
- Explain the relationship between your organizational
policies and the regulations
- Identify when approvals, waivers, and extensions are
required, as well as how to obtain them
- Develop strategies for finding the answers to common
and complex issues (e.g., determining allowable costs, correct procedures
for purchasing equipment, property disposition, limits on budget revision,
cost share, documentation requirements, avoiding common audit findings)
DURATION
10 Days
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND
The training
is meant for individual participants and teams of employees that are in the
following USAID-funded project departments: Finance, contracts, and grants;
Programs and Administration; New business development; Human resources; Any
experienced NGO employee who needs an update on the rules and regulations; and
Independent auditors (including representatives from certified public
accounting firms who perform compliance or financial audits within the
development sector).
COURSE
CONTENT
Module 1
- Introduction to USAID, Its Regulations, and Organizational
Set-Up
- Why USAID Rules and Regulations
- Organization of USAID
- USAID/Field Mission Organizations
- Funding framework
- Assistance vs Acquisition
- Award Mechanisms
- US vs Non-US Regulations
- Implementation of Assistance Awards
- How is USAID Organized
- Rules and Regulations Map
- Working effectively with USAID
- Manage and Effective Relationship with USAID
- Best Practices with Agreement Officer
- Award package – Cover letter, Award, Schedule
- Highlights in an Award
- Developing an Award Brief
Standard
Provisions
- Financial Management
- Allowable costs
- Accountng, Audit, and Records
- Amendments, Budget Revisions
- Notices
- Bank Accounts, Interest
- Payment, Advances, and Reimbursements
- Good Financial Practices
- Accounting Records
Property
- Title to end use of property inventory management
- Inventory Management
- Disposition of Property
Module 2
- Procurement
- Procurement Concepts and Procedures
- Competitive Procurement
- Procurement Files
- Ineligible and Restricted Goods
- Ineligible Procurement
- Restricted Goods
Source &
Nationality
- Update
- Definitions
- Scope and Application
- Geographic Codes
- Source of Commodities
- Nationality of Suppliers
- Foreign Government Controlled Organizations
- Nationality of Staff and Consultants
- Leases
- Restricted Commodities
- Waivers
- Procurement Resources
Cost
Principles
- Cost Principles
- Prior Approval
- Allowability
- Reasonableness
- Allocability
- Selected Items of Cost
- Items that Require Prior Approval
- Unallowable Costs
- Selected Items of Cost
Module 3
Mandatory
Standard Provisions:
- Marking
- Termination and Suspension
- Preventing Terrorist Financing
Required as
Applicable Provisions:
- Indirect Costs – Fixed Amounts
- Subaward
- Air Travel and Transportation
- Shipment of Goods and non-Business Travel
- Cost Share or Matching
- Leveraging
- Program Income
Other
Selected Standard Provisions
Audits:
- Types of audits
- Guidelines for Financial Audits Contracted by Foreign
Recipients
- US Government Financial Audits
- US Government Performance Audits
GENERAL NOTES
·
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
·
Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
·
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
·
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI
KENYA.
·
The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials,
lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for
our participants upon request.
·
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org
Course Schedule
| Start Date | End Date | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2022 | 15/07/2022 | Apply Physical Class Apply Online Class |
| 01/08/2022 | 12/08/2022 | Apply Physical Class Apply Online Class |
| 05/09/2022 | 16/09/2022 | Apply Physical Class Apply Online Class |
| 03/10/2022 | 14/10/2022 | Apply Physical Class Apply Online Class |
| 03/10/2022 | 14/10/2022 | Apply Physical Class Apply Online Class |
| 07/11/2022 | 18/11/2022 | Apply Physical Class Apply Online Class |
| 05/12/2022 | 16/12/2022 | Apply Physical Class Apply Online Class |