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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 1944', 'art 3016', 'art 3016', '§ 1944', 'art 3550', '§ 1944', 'art 1924', 'art 3550', 'art 1924', 'art 1924', '§ 1944', '§ 1924', 'art 1924', '§ 1944', 'art 3550', '§1944', 'art 1900', '§1944']

22 (Revision 1) - Rd instruction 1944-i table of Contents
§ 1944.422(b) (Con.)
(1) State and local governments and Indian tribes that receive $25,000 or more a year in Federal financial assistance shall have an audit made in accordance with 7 CFR Part 3016.
(2) State and local and Indian tribes that receive less than $25,000 a year in Federal financial assistance shall be exempt from 7 CFR Part 3016.
(3) Public hospitals and public colleges and universities may be excluded by the State Director from OMB Circular A-128 audit requirements. If such entities are excluded, audits shall be made in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section.
§ 1944.423 Loan packaging and 502 RH application submittal.
A grantee is required to assist 502 RH applicants in submitting their application for an RH loan. Loan packaging will be performed in accordance with 7 CFR part 3550; therefore, it is important that the grantee be trained at an early date in the packaging of RH loans. Typically, this training should take place before the first applications are submitted to the County Office and before the grant is closed. A grantee should become very knowledgeable of Rural Development's eligibility requirements but must understand that only Rural Development can approve or deny an applicant assistance. Grantee must work cooperatively with Rural Development in the 502 loan approval process and must work within the regulations for the 502 program and recognize Rural Development's ultimate decision making authority to approve or deny loans. However, the grantee may ask for clarification that may be helpful in working with future applicants. Grant funds may not be used to pay any expense in connection with an appeal that the applicant may file or pursue.
§ 1944.424 Dwelling construction and standards.
All construction will be performed in accordance with Subpart A of Part 1924 of this chapter. The planned work must meet the building requirements of 7 CFR part 3550 and meet the Development Standards as defined in subpart A of part 1924 of this chapter and in any local codes. Sites and site developments must conform to the requirements of subpart C of part 1924 of this chapter.
§ 1944.425 Handling and accounting for borrower loan funds.
Grantees will be required to administer borrower loan funds during the construction phases. The extent of their involvement will depend on the experience of the grantee and the amount of authority delegated to them by the District Director in accordance with § 1924.6(c) of Subpart A of Part 1924 of this chapter. Training should include Rural Development's non-discrimination policies in receiving applications.
§ 1944.426 Grant closeout.
(a) Grant purposes completed. Promptly after the date of completion, grant closeout actions will be taken to allow the orderly discontinuance of grantee activity.
(1) The grantee will immediately refund to Rural Development any balance of grant funds advanced that are not committed for the payment of authorized expenses. The unused grant funds will be remitted on Form RD 451-2, “Schedule of Remittances” in accordance with the forms manual insert. (Revised 10-28-03, SPECIAL PN.)
(2) The grantee will furnish Form SF-269A, "Financial Status Report (short form)" to Rural Development within 90 days after the date of completion of the grant. All other financial, performance, and other reports required as a condition of the grant also will be completed.
(3) After the grant closeout, Rural Development retains the right to recover any disallowed costs which are discovered as a result of the final audit. 7 CFR part 3550 will be used by Rural Development to recover any unauthorized expenditures. (Revised 01-23-03, SPECIAL PN.)
(4) The grantee will provide Rural Development an audit conforming to those requirements established in this part, including audits of self-help borrower accounts.
(5) Upon request from the recipient, any allowable reimbursable cost not covered by previous payments shall be promptly paid by Rural Development.
§1944.426 (Con.) RD Instruction 1944-I
(b) Grant purposes not completed.
(1) Notification of termination. The State Director will promptly notify the grantee and the National Office in writing of the termination action including the specific reasons for the decision and the effective date of the termination. The notification to the grantee will specify that if the grantee believes the reason for the proposed termination can be resolved, the grantee should, within 15 calendar days of the date of this notification, contact the State Director in writing requesting a meeting for further consideration. The meeting will be an informal proceeding at which the grantee will be given the opportunity to provide whatever additional information it believes should be considered in reaching a decision concerning the case. The grantee may have an attorney or any other person present at the meeting if desired. Within 7 calendar days of the meeting, the State Director will determine what action to take.
(i) If the State Director determines that termination is not necessary, the grantee will be informed by letter along with the District Director.
(ii) If the State Director determines that termination of the grant is appropriate, he/she will promptly inform the grantee by the use of Exhibit B-3 of Subpart B of Part 1900 of this chapter.
(2) National Office review.
(i) Upon receipt of a request from a grantee that the decision of the State Director be reconsidered, the National Office will make a preliminary decision concerning the continued funding of the grantee during the appeal period. Written notification of the decision will be given to the State Director and grantee.
(ii) The National Office will then obtain a comprehensive report on the matter from the State Office. This information will be considered together with any additional information that may be provided by the grantee.
(c) Grant Suspension. When the grantee has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement, the District Director will promptly report the facts to the State Director. The State Director will consider termination or suspension of the grant usually only after a Grantee has been classified as "high risk" in accordance with §1944.417(b)(2)