CIF grew substantially in FY 24 following execution of the Federal award. This finding reflects the learning phase as CIF came into compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Beginning in FY 26, CIF implemented multiple corrective actions to address this finding: 1. CIF created a new template for Subawar...
CIF grew substantially in FY 24 following execution of the Federal award. This finding reflects the learning phase as CIF came into compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Beginning in FY 26, CIF implemented multiple corrective actions to address this finding: 1. CIF created a new template for Subaward Agreements that includes all elements required under 2 CFR 200.332(b). This template will be used for any future Subaward Agreements into which CIF enters. 2. CIF created an Amendment template for each active Federal award Subaward/Subrecipient Agreement that includes all elements required under 2 CFR 200.332(b), a requirement to submit period financial reports to CIF, and a section on compliance with audit requirements according to 2 CFR 200.332(g) / 2 CFR 200.501. 3. For each Subrecipient of CIF’s grant NR233A750004G045 under ALN #10.937, formerly known as the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities grant but now known as the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program, CIF will use that template to execute an Amendment to the Subaward/Subrecipient Agreement following the execution of the Amendment to the Grant Agreement between CIF and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 4. CIF implemented a schedule for reviewing current subrecipients’ FY 25 Audit Reports after they are published in the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in mid-2026, document the impact of any audit findings on the federally funded program, and implement a corrective action plan. 5. CIF made revisions in the FY 26 update to the CIF Subaward Management & Subrecipient Monitoring Policy and Procedures which will apply to any new subawards. The pre-award risk assessment procedures now include dating and ensure that results are documented prior to subaward execution. The monitoring procedures are now explicitly linked to risk assessment results, with greater oversight required for subrecipients without experience managing Federal funds.