Heads up to an issue we recently learned about: A “deficiency” will be logged in SAM.govagainst a grantee for failure to submit final grant reports within one year of the end of the grant cycle.

2 CFR 200.344 says:

  • (h) The Federal agency must make every effort to complete all closeout actions no later than one year after the end of the period of performance…
  • (i) If the recipient does not comply with the requirements of this section, including submitting all final reports, the Federal agency must report the recipient’s material failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Federal award in SAM.gov…

A report of non-compliance in SAM.gov can negatively impact an organization’s ability to receive future federal grants or contracts. So…. get those final reports in on time, folks! 

  • Our handy-dandy calendar can help you keep the deadlines straight.
  • Visit our page on closeouts for more details.