Monday, April 16, 2012

Second Semester A-87 Certification for Federally Funded Staff

Heartland is continuing to comply with the federal grant rules identified in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87 pertaining to documentation needed for federal expenditures. For employees whose positions are funded 100% with federal funding, there are Circular A-87 audit requirements we need to meet in order to document appropriate expenditures. If you are in the fully funded group, on April 17 you will receive an e-mail from aea11_online_systems_WF with the subject A87 Certification Notice - Action Required with a link to the certification page. The process is very simple and the same as previous certifications.

If you are new to this process or need a refresher, below is a link to a PowerPoint presentation that explains the background for Circular A-87 and the steps Heartland is taking to meet the A-87 requirements. Please watch the five-minute video by clicking on the link below. Keep in mind that the video was created in March 2011. Although, some of the dates and timelines in the video are outdated, the process and the purpose of the A-87 certification remain the same.

Video link: https://aea111.eduvision.tv/Default.aspx?q=3SfVi13wT7TQcvi960rMNg%253d%253d

Password: a87aea

You will need to click on the play button in order to start the video. As the video will explain, employees who are fully funded from one grant will need to certify every six months that they are performing duties allowed under the federal grant.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Brian Whalen, Business Manager, at bwhalen@aea11.k12.ia.us or ext. 14005. The Business Office appreciates your prompt completion of the certifications and your assistance in helping us comply with this reporting requirement.

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