The U.S. Office of Management and Budget issued the 2023 Compliance Supplement (the Supplement) with two important changes affecting recipients of federal awards, which is effective for entities with fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, and thereafter. These changes reflect changes made in Uniform Guidance (2CFR Section 200.)
Cash Management Compliance Requirement
The first change is in the cash management compliance requirement for entities funded under the reimbursement method. Previously, entities were required to pay for their expenditures prior to requesting reimbursement. The Supplement clarified the auditor’s responsibility to now just ascertain if the expenditures were incurred prior to the date of the reimbursement request. (2 CFR section 200.305(b)(3))
This is a significant change as entities are no longer required to use their own money to pay for expenditures and then wait to be reimbursed.
Procurement Compliance Requirement
The procurement requirements have been amended to address a new requirement related to the Build America Buy America Act (BABA) for Infrastructure projects only.
A non-federal entity must comply with the BABA requirements to the extent that the non-federal entity has been informed of these requirements, such as through the award terms and conditions. Several federal agencies, in consultation with OMB, issued waivers as an exception from or waiver of the Made in America laws. See the following agency listing of waivers.
CBIZ is closely monitoring these changes. For further details or to consult a financial services professional, please connect with us.
Published on September 14, 2023
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