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2022-001 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs Criteria: The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant requires grantees to request reimbursement for payroll costs incurred during the applicable grant period. Condition: During the course of our engagement, we noted the City requested grant reimbursement for a greater amount of payroll costs then what was actually incurred during applicable grant periods. Cause: Staff requesting reimbursement of the grant used estimated payroll costs for reimbursement requests, instead of the actual payroll costs. Effect: The City is out of compliance with the grant program and received a greater amount of funds then what was allowable. Recommendation: We recommend City staff review the grant requirements and determine a process for properly requesting reimbursement. Management Response: Management is working on establishing a process for submitting reimbursement requests.