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Assurance
Don't let the funding process frustrate you or delay your success. Angie Brewer & Associates can guide you through the process to save you time and money.
Funding Management Services
Our Approach
The ABA team will meet your needs through the use of tried and true approaches perfected by Angie Brewer over a nearly 40 year period for monitoring, processing, training and records management as required by various federal programs.
Based on this experience, ABA has developed a holistic, solutions based approach to Davis Bacon compliance management. We have learned that it is simply not enough to take an enforcement role that is focused on merely identifying non-compliance issues. An enforcement focus does not result in compliance. Where ABA differs from typical approaches is that we take on the role of a compliance facilitator. In this role, all aspects of the service delivery are aimed at positive resolution of issues. After all, until all issues are in fact resolved the contractors, sub-recipients and ultimately the State remain out of compliance. Rather than issuing an Exception Listing that only contains the statement of the problem, we also provide specific instructions identifying the actions necessary to resolve the each instance of non-compliance.
ABA’s facilitator approach is the only approach that will adequately address the significant concern regarding the capacity of both the state and local organizations to address the additional Davis Bacon Act requirements of the ARRA funding and ensure appropriate transparency and oversight are in place. As the compliance facilitator, ABA has been able to reduce frustration for all parties and move participants to full compliance quickly and in the most cost-effective manner possible.
Funding Analysis/Strategy
Review client projects, plans and financial data to maximize outside funding potential.
Task – Funding Strategy
Data Identification – The Consultant will identify and research data required and request information from City and other sources as needed. Information Request(s) (IR) will be prepared and submitted to the City and other sources.
Project Evaluation – The Consultant shall review the projects and other relevant data. The Consultant will perform data research based on information resulting from the IR(s). An overall Funding Strategy will be developed providing recommendations for appropriate action on each project included. An observation of the overall status of outside funding sources will be made that will include current funding efforts and future funding needs.
Funding Source Identification – A review of the projects for Fundable Elements will occur. The Consultant will utilize the Funding Strategy to identify potential funding sources for the project. The details of each source including funding cycles, potential amounts, and eligibility requirements, will be provided.
Planning
Manage and/or prepare the financial, environmental, technical and non-technical documents required to obtain environmental and financial approval of a project from State and/or Federal agencies.
Task - Agency Schedule Management
Task – Planning Document
Task - Financial Plan
Task - Public Hearing/Approvals
Task - Environmental Clearance
Application & Agreement
Prepare funding applications and manage the approval and agreement process until the funding agreement is in place.
Task – Communication and Coordination
Task - Grant Application
Task – Approval Process
Task – Grant Agreement
Administration
Provide coordination, review and processing of project documentation to ensure that the project is completed in compliance with funding agreements and program requirements.
Task - Pre-Construction
Bidding Approvals
Task - Program Management
Program Management
Funding Reconciliation
Closeout/Final Audit
Provide for completion of closeout requirements and coordinate audit responses in a manner which results in not audit findings.
Task - Program Closeout & Audit Assistance
Project Closeout & Audit AssistanceConsultant shall prepare information required for the Final Report to FDEP regarding the project. The Final Request for Reimbursement is included in this task. This includes the Final Construction Inspection, Preliminary Administrative Closeout, and Final Administrative Closeout conducted by FDEP representatives. The necessary closeout documents shall be prepared regarding final eligibility for construction, engineering, administration, design and other project costs and submitted to FDEP to allow closeout of the loan. This effort will result in the preparation, review and approval of the Final Loan Amendment. The Consultant will also provide closeout and other information to City’s Independent Auditors in order to allow for the required Project Audit within 12 months of approval of the Final Loan Amendment execution.
SRF Miscellaneous Services
Additional services may be provided at the request of the client and may need to be approved by the Governing Board. Specific tasks and associated hours and costs will be agreed upon prior to initiation of work.