WPC[ }J+Є1gN_xMKI0kǙ%nr! aأ&(Ə9Ft 7}\ib_ Wo@:!*yߡ;3"Uk#b֌U7K˪]a]3WcHfi$\jR5 /=96˞[9pQfN`"E&07vf|TupOQXa ]owU)ٞ'H!GMu@uyCGP2#h.D= o;#+Na4_Rc9aX @eOe0vMvc6,G*V%AiPBt dTN5?$N 98 RYxc?t804uR>[s u (\@ cHvms#U N %8 0C> 0AQ 0OEbCd 0OU4*n: 04 B wL8 4 #! N  0K 0I VW ^  m G UB(9 Z 6Times New Roman RegularX. ,T;BGH C .0.., *T;BGH 3.0.. G O'   _`XXApril1999@tt:_AmeriCorps_Ԉ!!l(#_CNCS_XĔX`Ԉ X ?' xdE x?('2O$ T!    9  O)   _?' XxdEWx? X `XXA133ComplianceSupplement@494.006@    1  A  Ԉ p XĔX`('2O$ T!   '\  `TimesRoman3|P*$\  `Times Roman RegularXXf\  PQXP( T$   d [E "#V$%v&(g) *]&906 4Quick a. .0..4 2Quick A..0.. L O'   _`XXApril1999@ii*FosterGrandparent/SeniorCompanionCluster!!l(#_CNCS_#XĔX`7#Ԉ X ?' xdE x?߇&U =  O)   _?' XxdEWx? X `XXA133ComplianceSupplement@494.011@    1  A  Ԉ p #XĔX`#\  `*Times New RomanTT T!   _XX   @( CORPORATIONFORNATIONALANDCOMMUNITYSERVICE  XĔXXXԈ   _CFDA_Ԁ94.0060 _AMERICORPS_  (# (#  I.  PROGRAMOBJECTIVES   The_AmeriCorps_Ԁnationalserviceprogramprovidesfundstonationalandlocallybasedorganizationstoaddresseducational,publicsafety,humanandenvironmentalneedsincommunitiesthroughouttheUnitedStates. II.  PROGRAMPROCEDURES    TheCorporationforNationalandCommunityService(theCorporation)distributesapproximatelytwothirdsofthefundsavailablefor_AmeriCorps_ԀprogramstoCommissionsonNationalandCommunityServiceinthevariousStates(onethirdonaformulabasisandatleastonethirdonacompetitivebasis).TheStateCommissionsthenawardgrantstoapprovedapplicantsforcommunityserviceprogramswithintheirstates.TheCorporationdirectlyawardstheremainingonethirdofavailable_AmeriCorps_Ԁprogramfundstoapprovedapplicants(unlesstheamountavailableforthispurposeislimitedbyappropriationsacts),withonepercentofthefundsbeingsetasideforIndiantribesandonepercentforgranteesinU.S.Territories.Inadditiontograntstofund_AmeriCorps_Ԁprograms,StateCommissionsalsoreceivegrantsfromtheCorporationtofinancetheiradministrativeoperations.ThesegrantsaremadeunderaprogramtitledStateCommissions(_CFDA_Ԁ94.003)whichisnotincludedinPart4ofthisSupplement._AmeriCorps_Ԁgranteesrecruitandtrainindividualsas_AmeriCorps_Ԁmembers.Fulltime_AmeriCorps_membersreceivealivingallowanceandareeligibleforhealthinsuranceiftheyarenototherwisecoveredwhileparticipatingintheprogram.Aftercompletingtherequiredtermofserviceandsatisfactorilycompletingtheprogram,the_AmeriCorps_Ԁmembersreceiveavouchercreditingthemwithapostserviceeducationalbenefit,whichmaybeusedtopayoffqualifiedstudentloansorpayqualifiededucationcosts.TheCorporationsNationalServiceTrustFundrecordstheFederalliabilityforan_AmeriCorps_Ԁmemberseducationbenefit,and,uponapplicationfromthe_AmeriCorps_Ԁmemberandthelenderoreducationalinstitution,transmitsthefundstothelenderorinstitution. III.  COMPLIANCEREQUIREMENTS  ,%4!" XĔXX XĔ IndevelopingtheauditprocedurestotestcompliancewiththerequirementsforaFederalprogram,theauditorshouldfirstlooktoPart2,MatrixofComplianceRequirements,toidentifywhichofthe14typesofcompliancerequirementsdescribedinPart3areapplicableandthenlooktoParts3and4forthedetailsoftherequirements.  *&'  # XĔXXXĔ # +'( _&   A.  ActivitiesAllowedorUnallowed   0  Fundingisprovidedtocarryoutafullorparttimenationalserviceprogram.Activitiesallowedincluderecruiting,trainingandsupervisingAmeriCorpsmembers,payingliving'i allowancestoAmeriCorpsmembers,payinghealthinsurancepremiumsforeligibleAmeriCorpsmembers,payingcertainemploymentrelatedtaxes,payingstaffandothercostsforprogrammanagement,internalevaluations,andreimbursementofgranteeadministrativecosts(42USC12572,12754and12594;45CFRsections2520to2550). (#(# 0  AmongrestrictionsgoverningCorporationassistance,grantfundsmaynotbeusedtoprovidereligiousinstruction,conductworshipservices,orengageinanyformofproselytization;assist,promoteordeterunionorganizing;orfinancedirectlyorindirectlyanyactivitydesignedtoinfluencetheoutcomeofanelectionforFederal,State,orlocalpublicoffice(42USC12571and12634;45CFRsection2540.100). (#(# 0   (#(#  E.  Eligibility     1. ` EligibilityforIndividuals   0  0` (#(#AmeriCorpsmembersmustbecitizens,nationals,orlawfulpermanentresidentaliensoftheUnitedStates,andmustbenotlessthan17yearsoldatthetimeofenrollmentintotheprogram.Thestatutedoes,however,permitcertaintypesofprogramstoenrollparticipantswhoareoutofschoolyouthsatleast16yearsofage(42USC12591;45CFRsection2522.200). ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(#LivingallowancesarepaidonthebasisofanAmeriCorpsmember'sselectionandenrollmentasafulltimeparticipantinaprogram.ThelivingallowancethatanAmeriCorpsmemberreceivesisnottobeconsideredortreatedasawageorasalary.Theinstallmentpaymentsoflivingallowancesarenotdependentupontheactualnumberofhoursactuallyspentonservice.MostfulltimeAmeriCorpsmembersaretoreceivealivingallowanceduringtheinstallmentperiodofatleast100percent,butnotmorethan200percent,ofthetotalaverageannualsubsistenceallowanceprovidedtoVISTAvolunteers.Forparticularprogramyears,thelimitsonthelivingallowancesareasfollows(42USC4955and12594;45CFRsection2522.240): ` (#` (#    `  &     `  Program h Minimum   p Maximum &&."#    `  Year h Allowance   p Allowance  '(#$    `  199697 h $7,945    $15,890 ("$%    `  ',%J1997980 h $8,3400h(#h(#0(#(#$16,680)%&(#(#    `  199899 h $8,340    $16,680 *&'    `  19992000 h $8,730    $17,460 +'(  _ ,)* 0  0` (#(#Currentinformationontheminimumandmaximumamountsof_AmeriCorps_Ԁliving allowancesisavailablefromtheOfficeoftheDirectorof_AmeriCorps_ԀattheCorporationsHeadquartersat(202)6065000. ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(#Whilemostfulltime_AmeriCorps_Ԁmemberscannotreceivealivingallowancehigherthanthemaximumamountsetforthabove,thestatutepermits professionalcorpsmemberstoreceivealivingallowanceinexcessofthemaximumallowanceauthorizedinthestatute.However,inthisinstance,Corporationfundsmaynotbeusedtopayforanyportionofthelivingallowance(42_USC_Ԁ12594(c);45section_CFR_Ԁ2522.240). ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(#An_AmeriCorps_'smemberwhoisauthorizedtoserveareducedtermofservicemaybeprovidedaproratedlivingallowanceforthatauthorizedreducedtermofservice(42_USC_Ԁ12593,12594;45_CFR_Ԁsections2522.220and2522.240). ` (#` (#   2.0 ` EligibilityforGroupofIndividualsorAreaofServiceDelivery NotApplicable ` (#` (# 0  3. ` Eligibilityfor_Subrecipients_ 󀄀NotApplicable(#(#  &  G.  Matching,LevelofEffort,Earmarking     1. ` Matching   0  0` (#(#OperationalCosts.Exceptforlivingallowances,childcareallowances(ifapplicable), t| healthinsurancepremiums(ifapplicable),andcertainemploymentrelatedtaxes,theCorporationsshareofthecostofactivitiescarriedoutunderthegrantcannotexceed75percent.However,thetermsof_AmeriCorps_Ԁprogramgrantsoftenrequireprogramstoprovidehigheroperationalmatchingamountsthan25percent.Thegranteemustprovidetheirmatchingamountintheformofcash,orinkind,fairlyevaluated,includingfacilities,equipment,orservices.Theprogrammayprovidefortheiroperationalmatchingamount'  throughStatesources,localsources,orotherFederalsources.TheCorporationmaywaive,inwholeorinpart,theminimummatchrequirement(25percent)inanyfiscalyeariftheCorporationdeterminesthatsuchawaiverwouldbeequitableduetoalackofavailablefinancialresourcesatthelocallevel(42_USC_Ԁ12571(e);45_CFR_Ԁsection2521.30(g)). ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(#MemberSupportCosts.TheFederalshare,includingCorporationandotherFederal &&."# funds,ofthelivingallowanceprovidedtoan_AmeriCorps_Ԁmembermaynotexceed85percentoftheminimumrequiredlivingallowance.ThegranteemustprovidetheremainingfundingforlivingallowancesfromnonFederalcashsources.TheCorporationwillpayupto85percentofthecostofhealthcarecoveragethatincludestheminimumbenefitsspecifiedbytheCorporation.TheCorporationspecifiestheminimumbenefitsrequiredaspartofitsgrantprovisions(42_USC_Ԁ12594(a)and(d);45_CFR_Ԁsections2522.240(b)(5)and2522.250(b)). ` (#` (#  -)+ _0  2. ` LevelofEffort 󀄀NotApplicable(#(# 0  3. ` Earmarking (#(# 0  0` (#(#NomorethanfivepercentofassistanceprovidedbytheCorporationcanbeusedforthecombinedadministrativeexpensesofthegranteeanditssubgrantees(42USC12571(d);45CFRsections2521.30(h)and2540.110). ` (#` (# 0   (#(#  L .0  Reporting  (#(#   1. ` FinancialReports    0   ` a.0 (#(#SF269AFinancialStatusReport (ShortForm) Applicable  (# (# 0   ` b.0 (#(#SF270,Req///uestforAdvanceorReimbursement󀄀NotApplicable  (# (# 0   ` c.0 (#(#SF271,OutlayReportandRequestforReimbursementforConstruction  Program󀀄NotApplicable (# (# XĔXX XĔ0  0` (#(#d.0 ` (#` (#SF272,FederalCashTransactionsReport󀄀Paymentsunderthisprogram  aremadebytheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices,PaymentManagementSystem.ReportingequivalenttotheSF272isaccomplishedthroughthePaymentManagementSystemandisevidencedbythePMS272seriesofreports.  (# (# # XĔXXXĔ-#  2. ` PerformanceReports 󀄀NotApplicable bj   3. ` SpecialReports  V^ 0  0` (#(#ThefollowingtwoformsaresubmittedtotheCorporationforeachAmeriCorpsmemberandareusedbytheCorporationtosupportthemember'seligibilityforapostserviceeducationbenefit.Arosterofmembersenrolled/completedduringtheperiodshouldbeobtainedfromtheCorporation,toassurethattheuniverseofformssubmitted,asprovidedbytheentity,iscomplete.RostersmaybeobtainedbycontactingtheCorporation'sDirectorofTrustOperationsat(202)6065000,extension363. ` (#` (#    ` a.0 NationalServiceEnrollmentForm(OMBNo.30450006)Thisformis ("$% usedbytheCorporationtoenrollparticipantsintheAmeriCorpsprogramandtheNationalServiceTrust.EnrollmentisnecessaryfortheAmeriCorpsmembertoreceiveapostserviceeducationbenefituponsuccessfulcompletionoftheirtermofservice.  (# (#  _ ,)* 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#KeyLineItem󀄀Part3oftheNationalServiceEnrollmentFormcontains   critical_AmeriCorps_ԀmemberenrollmentinformationtobecertifiedandprovidedtotheCorporationbythe_AmeriCorps_*Stateor_AmeriCorps_*NationalDirectProgramDirector. (# (#    ` b.0 CorporationforNationalServiceEndofTerm/ExitForm(OMBNo.  30450015)ThisformisusedbygranteestocertifytotheCorporationthe   numberofservicehoursthateach_AmeriCorps_Ԁmemberhascompleted,andwhetherthe_AmeriCorps_Ԁmemberiseligibleforapostserviceeducationbenefit.TheCorporationsNationalServiceTrustreliesonthisinformationtorecordtheFederalliabilityforan_AmeriCorps_Ԁmemberseducationbenefit(42_USC_Ԁ12593and12603;45_CFR_Ԁsections2522.220,2522.230,and45_CFR_part2525).  (# (# 0  0` (#(#0 ` (#` (#KeyLineItem󀄀Part3oftheCorporationforNationalServiceEndof   Term/ExitFormcontainscriticalinformationontheamountofservicehours  completedbyan_AmeriCorps_Ԁmember,andthe_AmeriCorps_Ԁmembersentitlementtoaneducationbenefit."  (# (#    `     h      p "&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&   `     h      p _&*(A) xdE,xA(*)_))  )) ` )) ))  )) h ))  ))  )) p ))  ))  )) x )) )#  ,)* #%%$  @( "XĔXX XĔCORPORATIONFORNATIONALANDCOMMUNITYSERVICE    _CFDA_Ԁ94.0110 ` FOSTERGRANDPARENTPROGRAM` (#` (# _CFDA_Ԁ94.0160 ` SENIORCOMPANIONPROGRAM` (#` (#  I.  PROGRAMOBJECTIVES   FosterGrandparentProgramgrantsareawardedtoallowparticipantstoserveasmentors,tutors,and_caregivers_Ԁforchildrenandyouthwithspecialneeds.FosterGrandparentsserveincommunityorganizationssuchasschools,hospitals,andyouthcenters.SeniorCompanionProgramgrantsareawardedtoallowparticipantstoprovideassistanceandfriendshiptoolderpersonswithexceptionalneedswhoarehomeboundandusuallylivingalone.Bytakingcareofsimplechores,providingtransportationtomedicalappointments,andofferingcontacttotheoutsideworld,SeniorCompanionsoftenprovidetheessentialservicesthatkeepolderpersonsfromhavingtoenternursinghomes.Theyalsoassumethedutiesofliveincaretakersforshortperiodsoftimetogivethecaretakersarespitefromtheirduties. II.  PROGRAMPROCEDURES   TheCorporationforNationalandCommunityService(Corporation)awardsFosterGrandparentandSeniorCompanionprogramgrantsonlytoStateandlocalpublicagenciesandprivatenonprofitorganizationsthathavethecapabilitytoadministersuchgrants.Thesesponsorsarelegallyresponsibleforallprogrammaticandfiscalaspectsoftheproject,andmaynotdelegateorcontractthisresponsibilitytoanotherentity.Consequently,theprogramhasno_subrecipients_Ԁ(45_CFR_Ԁsections1207.31and1208.31).Inbothprograms,participantsaged60andolderserve20hoursperweekand,iftheymeetincomeeligibilityrequirements,mayreceivesmallstipendsandotherdirectbenefitstohelpoffsetthecostsofserving.Inaddition,participantswhodonotmeettheincomeeligibilityrequirementsmayserveasnon_stipended_ԀFosterGrandparentsorSeniorCompanions.Thoseparticipantsreceivealldirectbenefits,otherthanthestipend,tooffsetthecostsofservingandarenotrequiredtoserve20hoursperweek.ProspectivesponsorsapplyforFosterGrandparentorSeniorCompaniongrantsthroughCorporationStateOffices.NewandrenewalprojectapplicationsarereviewedbytheCorporationStateOffice,andfinaldecisionsarerenderedbytheCorporationStateDirector(45_CFR_Ԁsections1207.24through1207.26and1208.24through1208.26). III.  COMPLIANCEREQUIREMENTS  )%& # XĔXX"XĔ>#XĔXX XĔ IndevelopingtheauditprocedurestotestcompliancewiththerequirementsforaFederalprogram,theauditorshouldfirstlooktoPart2,MatrixofComplianceRequirements,toidentifywhichofthe14typesofcompliancerequirementsdescribedinPart3areapplicableandthenlooktoParts3and4forthedetailsoftherequirements.  -)+ _# XĔXXXĔI#"XĔXX XĔ A.  ActivitiesAllowedorUnallowed   0  GrantfundsmaybeusedforstipendsforparticipantswhomeetincomelevelssetbytheCorporation. (#(# 0  GrantfundscanalsobeusedforotherdirectbenefitsforFosterGrandparentsandSeniorCompanions,suchas:transportationcosts;physicalexaminations;accident,liability,andexcessautomobileinsurancecoveringparticipantsduringtheirvolunteeractivities;meals;and,costsforrecognitionofparticipantsvolunteerefforts.Grantfundsarealsoavailableforbudgetedamountsofstaff,officespace,stafftravel,andotheradministrativecostsoftheorganizationsponsoringtheprogram(42USC5011(a)and(d)and5013(a)and(b);45CFRpart1207,subpartB,and45CFRsections1207.35and1208.35).  (#(#  0  NoFederalorrequirednonFederalfundscanbeusedtopayanycosts,includingdirectbenefitsoradministrativecosts,associatedwithnonstipendedFosterGrandparentsandSeniorCompanions(45CFRsections1207.37and1208.38). (#(# 0  FosterGrandparentandSeniorCompanionsgrantfundsmaynotbeusedtoinfluencetheoutcomeofanyelectiontopublicoffice,tofacilitatevoterregistration,ortoprovidevotersorprospectivevoterswithtransportationtothepolls.GrantfundsmaynotbeusedbythenonFederalentityinanyactivityforthepurposeofinfluencingthepassageordefeatoflegislationorproposalsbyinitiativepetition,except(1)whenalegislativebodyorcommitteerequestsaprogramsponsororparticipanttodraft,reviewortestifyregardingmeasuresormakerepresentationstothelegislativebodyorcommittee,or(2)inconnectionwithanauthorizationorappropriationsmeasuredirectlyaffectingtheoperationoftheFosterGrandparentProgramand/orSeniorCompanionProgram(42USC5043(c);45CFRpart1226). (#(# 0  NoFosterGrandparentorSeniorCompaniongrantfundsshallbedirectlyorindirectlyusedtofinancelaborunionoranti-laborunionorganizationorrelatedactivity(42USC5044(d);45CFRsection1207.51). (#(#  E.  Eligibility  8#@    1. ` EligibilityforIndividuals  ,%4!" 0  0` (#(#FosterGrandparentsandSeniorCompanionswhoarepaidstipendsmustbeatleast60yearsold,meetapplicableincomeguidelines,andbephysically,mentally,andemotionallycapableofservingonapersontopersonbasis.Incomeeligibilityisbasedontheapplicantstotalannualincome(includingthetotalannualincomeoftheapplicantsspouse),lessallowablemedicalexpenses.Tobeeligible,anapplicantsincomemustfallbeloweligibilitylevelsspecifiedbytheCorporation(generallysetat125percentofthepovertylevelannuallyestablishedbytheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices).Eligibilitylevelsvarybygeographicarea.Theeligibilitylevelsforall -)+ areasarepublishedannuallyintheFederalRegister,andareavailablefromthe  CorporationsStateOfficesorfromtheNationalSeniorServiceCorpsattheCorporationsheadquartersat(202)6065000(63$%$$%$FR$%$$%$19903,April22,1998).StipendsforFosterGrandparentsandSeniorCompanionsare$2.55perhoureffectiveJanuary1,1998(priortoJanuary1,1998,theratesweresetat$2.45perhour).ThismaybeincreasedbytheCorporationfromtimetotime.CurrentinformationontheamountofthehourlystipendisalsoavailablefromtheCorporationsStateOfficesorfromtheNationalSeniorServiceCorpsattheCorporationsheadquarters(42USC5011and5013;45CFRsections1207.35(a)and1208.35(a)). ` (#` (# 0  0` (#(#FosterGrandparentsandSeniorCompanionprogramsmayenrollpersonswhoareatleast60yearsold,butwhodonotmeettheincomeguidelinesasnonstipendedFosterGrandparentsorSeniorCompanions.BeforeenrollingnonstipendedFosterGrandparentsandSeniorCompanions,programsmustfirstcontacttheCorporationStateOfficetodetermineifthereisaRetiredandSeniorVolunteerProgramprojectwithinthecommunitythathasagreedtoassumethemanagementresponsibilityofplacingnonstipendedparticipantsinFosterGrandparentandSeniorCompanionprograms(45CFRsections1207.37and1208.38). ` (#` (# 0  2.0` (#(#EligibilityforGroupofIndividualsorAreaofServiceDelivery 󀄀NotApplicable` (#` (# 0  3. ` EligibilityforSubrecipients NotApplicablez(#(#  G.  Matching,LevelofEffort,Earmarking  nv   1. ` Matching  bj 0  0` (#(#ThenonFederalentityisrequiredtocontributeatleast10percentofthetotalcostofaprojectfromnonfederalsourcesorauthorizedfederalsources,unlesstheNoticeofGrantAwardspecifiesalowerpercentage(42USC5011(a)and5013(a);45CFRsections1207.22and1208.22). ` (#` (#   2.0 ` LevelofEffort 󀄀NotApplicable8#@ ` (#` (# 0  3. ` Earmarking ,%4!"(#(# 0  0` (#(#Anamountequalto90percentoftheFederalshareofaFosterGrandparentorSeniorCompanionprogramgrantmustbeusedforstipendandotherdirectbenefitsforFosterGrandparentsorSeniorCompanions,unlesstheNoticeofGrantAwardspecifiesadifferentpercentage.DirectbenefitsforFosterGrandparentsandSeniorCompanionsincludestipends,insurance,transportation,meals,physicalexaminations,recognition,anduniforms,ifnecessary(45CFRsections1207.35(c)and1208.35(c)). ` (#` (#  _ ,)*  &   L.0  Reporting (#(#   1 . ` FinancialReporting   'c0   ` a. SF269A,FinancialStatusReport(ShortForm)Applicable(#(#   0 ` b. SF270,RequestforAdvanceorReimbursement󀀄Applicable ` (#` (# 0   ` c.0 (#(#SF271,OutlayReportandRequestforReimbursementforConstruction   Program󀀄NotApplicable   (# (# # XĔXX"XĔK#XĔXX XĔ0  0` (#(#d.0 ` (#` (#SF272,FederalCashTransactionsReport󀄀Forsomegrantees,payments   underthisprogramaremadebytheDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices,PaymentManagementSystem.ReportingequivalenttotheSF272isaccomplishedthroughthePaymentManagementSystemandisevidencedbythePMS272seriesofreports.# XĔXXXĔf#"XĔXX XĔ (# (# 0  2 . ` PerformanceReports 󀄀NotApplicable(#(# 0  3 .0` (#(# SpecialReports` (#` (#  0  0` (#(#a.0 ` (#` (#FormNo.1021$%$$%$_FGP_$%$$%$,FosterGrandparentProgramProjectProfileand z VolunteerActivitySurvey(OMBNo.30450029)󀄀Thisformisusedbythe t| CorporationtoannuallycollectinformationrelatedtoFosterGrandparentPrograms.TheCorporationplanstousetheinformationcollectedwiththisformaspartoftheCorporationsperformancemeasuresundertheGovernmentPerformanceandResultsAct.  (# (#    `  KeyLineItem󀄀Question2 PX   0 ` b.0 ` (#` (#FormNo.1021$%$$%$_SCP_$%$$%$,SeniorCompanionProgramProjectProfileand D!L VolunteerActivitySurvey(OMBNo.30450029)󀄀Thisformisusedbythe >"F CorporationtocollectinformationrelatedtoSeniorCompanionProgramsonanannualbasis.TheCorporationplanstousetheinformationcollectedwiththisformaspartoftheCorporationsperformancemeasuresundertheGovernmentPerformanceandResultsAct.  (# (#    `  KeyLineItem󀄀Question2 ("$% # XĔXX"XĔSh#$%$    $%