Vendors (Contractors) provide "off-the-shelf" goods or services. Subrecipients are partners in the research; they contribute to the programmatic design and intellectual property of the project. Because they are "carrying out the federal program," the government requires much stricter oversight than a standard purchase.

No, we use a Risk-Based Approach.

Any change in the subaward amount requires a formal amendment. Contact your Department Administrator or OSP to initiate a modification to the agreement.

Backup documentation includes receipts, payroll records, and travel logs. While we don't require this for every subrecipient, we mandate it for those classified as High-Risk or those who have had previous audit findings.

The Post-Award Compliance team will notify you and your department during the subaward issuance process. If a subrecipient is high-risk, we will work with you to implement "Specific Award Conditions," such as more frequent reporting.

Yes, but it must be for a valid programmatic or financial reason.