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Capacity Boost

Build Sustainable Grant Capacity, Fast.

Tailored projects that strengthen your grant systems and increase your capacity in less than six months.

The Design: Strategy + Speed

Jump-start Control + Process Improvements

​CB-25 projects are targeted, high-impact engagements ideal for addressing specific issues or performing diagnostics before taking on large-scale projects. These projects are designed to deliver tangible results within 6-8 weeks, with focused assessments, development of key controls, and training workshops that boost compliance posture.

The Input: Tailored Solutions

Cost Allowability

Define standards for documenting costs including justifying complex cost decisions and obtaining prior written approvals. Implement controls that prevent unallowable charges on grant projects. 

Control over Compliance

Identify compliance gaps before they become audit findings. Retro-fit policies, train staff, and monitor controls to meet the internal control standards in the Uniform Guidance. 

Pass-Through Responsibilities

Use subrecipient pre-award risk assessments to create smooth post-award administration. Identify and resolve gaps in subrecipient agreements to reduce the risk of noncompliance. 

SEFA Preparation

Establish a schedule preparation process that identifies errors before audit. The Interim SEFA Report is a key step in audit preparedness and offers a preview of what auditors may test in the next Single Audit. 

Procurement

Gaps in procurement often surface during audit testing - or worse, bid protest and litigation. Create policies and procedures that ensure procurement records are always compliant and audit-ready. 

Audit Resolution

Even a collaborative, well-written CAP can linger for years. Turn plans into actions with technical assistance and guidance from compliance experts with in-service local government experience. 

The Results: Capacity + Control Documentation

Automated Grant Reporting

Up-to-Date Process Maps + Workflows

Risk-Based Monitoring Plan

Interactive Job   Aids

In-house Training Program

Designed for Simplified Acquisition.

Capacity Boost is aligned with local government small purchase thresholds.

Scope documentation meets conditions outlined in Uniform Guidance and Federal Acquisition Regulations. 

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