Vision Research

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports:
The grantee is responsible for annual progress reports. These are required for program analysis as part of all continuation applications. In addition, a final report is required to be filed within 90 days of the termination of the grant. The final report includes an account of progress made toward achievement of the originally stated aims; a list of the significant results; and a list of publications resulting from the projects. For most projects a financial status report is required 90 days after each competitive segment. Cooperative agreements and Institutional NRSAs require an annual financial status report. NRSAs (Institutional): A Statement of Appointment for each trainee must be submitted to the National Eye Institute for each year of training, not to exceed 3 years. Reports are required after termination of the NRSAs to ascertain compliance with the service and pay back provisions for each trainee.

Audits:
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Grants and cooperative agreements are also subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal government officials. Loan Repayment Program awards will be audited prior to the end of the contract or as needed.

Records:
Expenditures and other financial records must be retained for 3 years from the day on which the grantee submits the last expenditure report for the report period.