Partners submit original invoices of purchases with a value of more than 1,500 INR (excluding VAT) before the 10th of the following month. Failure to do so can result in a disallowed cost during an audit.
There are two types of Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) available to USAID: RFA vs APS
Infographic: 6 Steps to select an audit firm for a USAID Recipient Contracted Audit (RCA)
While the Director of ROAA always enjoys hearing from partners, following the procurement chain of command typically leads to expedited decisions, especially if they are within the AOR/COR's authority. In case a decision has to go up the chain of command, if the 4 Ps below are followed, typically a more expedited decision can be made because the research has already been done.
Cost share or "matching" refers to the resources a recipient contributes to the total cost of an agreement. It becomes a condition of an award when it is part of the approved award budget. It is verifiable from the recipient's records, ie it CAN be audited. Includes all cash and in-kind contributions from the recipient or third parties.
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