Class Content

There are many unique nuances to working with subawards. This class will give you the tools and information to distinguish between a subaward and another procurement action. You will also learn how to process and monitor a subaward from proposal through closeout. Please note there is no audio for this class.

Learning Objectives

• Identify a characteristic that distinguishes a subaward from other procurement actions
• Define pass through entity
• Define subaward
• Define subrecipient
• Identify 2 responsibilities of the pass through entity (Stanford) per A-133
• Identify how to determine the terms and conditions a subrecipient is subject to
• Identify the 4 items a PI must request and receive from a potential subrecipient while writing a proposal
• Identify at least 3 subrecipient attributes a PI must assess when considering entering into a subaward
• Correctly assemble all the materials needed to submit a subaward using the Subaward Checklist
• Correctly monitor the subaward process by understanding and using the document: Steps in the Subaward Process
• Correctly prepare an online requisition using the requisition template
• Identify PI/department responsibilities in monitoring the subrecipient
• Identify from a list items to monitor on subrecipient invoices
• Identify the correct procedure for paying a subrecipient
• Identify correct dollar threshold for applying F&A on a subaward
• Monitor cost sharing
• Identify closeout timeline of subrecipient in relation to prime recipient
• Correctly follow procedures for a timely Closeout

Level II Certification

If you are working toward a Level II certificate, this class is an elective. We recommend you take it after taking the required Level II classes.