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"OMB policy on substantial involvement. Agencies should limit Federal involvement in assisted activities to the minimum consistent with program requirements. Nothing in this Act should be construed as authorizing agencies to increase their involvement beyond that authorized by other statutes." [3]

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Department Policy

Substantial involvement (sometimes referred to as Substantial Federal Involvement) has at least one of the following characteristics: [1]

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  • Government approval of recipient plans prior to award
  • Normal exercise of Federal stewardship responsibilities during the project period (e.g. site visits, performance or financial reporting, review of objective accomplishment and adherence to terms and conditions of award)
  • Unanticipated Government involvement to correct deficiencies in project or financial performance from the terms of the assistance instrument
  • Preaward compliance requirements (e.g. civil rights, environmental projections, provisions for the handicapped, etc)
  • Government review of performance after completion of assisted activity
  • General administrative requirements, such as included in OMB Circulars A-21, A-87, A-102, A-110, A-133), and applicable implementing regulations

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Service Policy

From the Notice of Award template:

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