Professional Development & Ethics Flashcards
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A grant administrator is asked by their supervisor to approve an expenditure they believe is unallowable under 2 CFR Part 200. The appropriate ethical response is to:
Answer: Document their objection in writing and escalate to legal or compliance staff
Grant administrators must document concerns in writing and escalate to appropriate authorities rather than silently complying with potentially improper directives.
Which federal regulation establishes the code of conduct requirements that organizations must have in place when managing federal awards?
Answer: 2 CFR Part 200.318
2 CFR Part 200.318 requires organizations to maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest in procurement under federal awards.
A grant administrator who learns of waste, fraud, or abuse in a federal grant program has a protected right to report this information under which law?
Answer: The False Claims Act and whistleblower protection statutes
The False Claims Act and related whistleblower protection statutes protect individuals who report fraud against the federal government from retaliation.
Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of 'stewardship' in grant management?
Answer: Treating grant funds as a public trust and using them solely for intended purposes
Stewardship means managing grant resources responsibly as a public trust, ensuring funds are used only for allowable and intended purposes.
A grant administrator at a university is offered a consulting contract by a vendor that supplies equipment to their federally funded project. This situation represents:
Answer: A conflict of interest that must be disclosed and managed
A financial relationship with a vendor supplying grant-funded goods creates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed to the institution and managed per policy.
Professional development activities most valuable for grant administrators include which of the following?
Answer: Broad training in federal regulations, audit standards, financial management, and ethical practices
Effective professional development for grant administrators encompasses federal regulations, financial management, audit requirements, and ethical practices across all award types.
When an organization's annual revenues from federal awards exceed $750,000, they are generally required to undergo which type of audit?
Answer: A Single Audit under the Single Audit Act
Organizations expending $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year must undergo a Single Audit pursuant to 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F.