CGA Data Management & Reporting Systems Flashcards
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A CGA is conducting closeout activities for a federal grant. Which data-related task must be completed before closeout is finalized?
Answer: Submitting all required final performance and financial reports within the closeout deadline
All final performance and financial reports must be submitted within the closeout deadline specified in the grant agreement before closeout can be finalized.
Under the DATA Act (Digital Accountability and Transparency Act), federal grantees are required to:
Answer: Submit financial data in a standardized, machine-readable format to USASpending.gov
The DATA Act requires submission of financial data in standardized formats to USASpending.gov to enhance transparency and public accountability for federal spending.
Which data management best practice reduces the risk of data loss due to technical failure in a grant management office?
Answer: Implementing automated, encrypted offsite backups on a regular schedule
Automated, encrypted offsite backups protect against hardware failure, ransomware, and other disasters while maintaining data security.
A CGA is designing a performance measurement plan. What should be included for each performance measure?
Answer: The indicator definition, data source, collection method, frequency, responsible party, and baseline
A complete performance measurement plan specifies the indicator definition, data source, collection method, frequency, responsible party, and baseline for each measure.
When a CGA uses disaggregated data in grant reporting, the primary benefit is:
Answer: Revealing disparities in program outcomes across demographic subgroups
Disaggregating data by demographics reveals whether certain subgroups are experiencing better or worse outcomes, supporting equity-focused program improvement.
A CGA is asked to use the GPRA Modernization Act framework for a federally funded program. What does this framework primarily require?
Answer: Strategic goals, performance goals, and regular progress measurement linked to agency priorities
The GPRA Modernization Act requires agencies and grantees to establish strategic goals, set measurable performance goals, and regularly track and report progress.