Government Contractor & Grantee Compliance

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Maintaining Compliance Doesn’t Have to be a Headache

If your organization receives funding from the United States federal government or other foreign governments, it is imperative that those funds are used and accounted for according to specific rules and regulations. For most organizations, making sense of complex funding agreements can be challenging. Fortunately, GRF’s compliance audit experts understand the details of the cost principles and specific compliance requirements, helping organizations abide by them.

Recognized Expertise in Auditing Government Grant Programs

Members of our firm are recognized as experts in the field of auditing US government assistance programs. Our professionals work with domestic and international nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive US government awards primarily in the form of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. We bring our expertise so that our clients can concentrate on accomplishing their goals and making the world a better place.

When you work with us, you can take advantage of:

 

On-site service

We conduct audits on-site at nonprofits and foreign field offices of US-based NGOs. With over 100 globally headquartered clients, our CPAs gain a firsthand understanding of your operations and environment.

An accessible team

Our CPAs are available year-round—not just during audit season. You’ll have direct access to all levels of our team, including senior management, throughout the engagement.

Global relationships

Through CPAmerica and Crowe Global, we access insights from 2,500+ professionals in 100+ countries. Our own international work has also built strong ties with firms worldwide. 

Nonprofit Compliance

We are knowledgeable in all types of compliance requirements that nonprofit organizations face, including:

Nonprofits that expend more than $750,000 in federal awards in a given fiscal year are required to conduct a Uniform Guidance audit (also known as a “single audit” and formerly known as the “A-133 audit”). This includes:

  • Financial statement audit
  • In relation opinion on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA)
  • Report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and other matters
  • Report on compliance for each major program and report on internal control over compliance

Clients benefit from our expertise in auditing grants and our familiarity with the requirements for the pass-through of monies, including the flow down of similar compliance requirements. We help our clients and grantees strengthen their internal controls and as needed, establish accounting policies and procedures to ensure grantees fully comply with program requirements and regulations governing the pass-through of funds.

International Compliance

Our CPAs help US-based NGOs that work internationally to ensure they spend federal money in accordance with uniform guidance compliance requirements. We examine the financial reporting from foreign field offices and make certain that they comply with federal cost principles.

Our team works closely with the:

  • US Agency for International Development
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • US Department of State
  • US Department of Commerce
  • US Department of Agriculture
  • US Department of Health and Human Services
  • US Department of Justice
  • US Department of Labor
  • US Department of Defense
  • US Department of Transportation

We also assist US- and foreign-based NGOs with a variety of services, including:

  • Performing and coordinating field office audits
  • Reviewing and monitoring awards to subgrantees
  • Auditing foreign recipients of U.S. government funds or money received from the United Nations, the European Commission and various foreign governments
  • Providing advice on the domestic and foreign implications of sending employees overseas
  • International tax preparation for expatriates and nonresident aliens
  • Assisting with implementing internal controls and the preparation of comprehensive manuals for reporting, subrecipient risk evaluation, and the procurement of goods and services
  • Consulting on indirect cost rate (NICRA), fringe benefit rate and facilities rate calculations

Our engagement teams are experienced and trained with the latest regulations and reporting compliance requirements related to donor agencies that support international NGOs, such as the:

  • Canadian International Development Agency
  • United Kingdom’s Department for International Development
  • United Nations Development Programme
  • World Bank
  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • Swedish International Development Agency
  • Asian Development Bank
  • Australian Aid
  • Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Government Contractors Compliance

We assist government contractors in navigating complicated federal regulations. Our thorough process ensures you abide by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance standards (Title 2 CFR 200), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). We advise you on ways to operate more efficiently and can guide you through any financial challenges that government contractors may face.

What Clients Say

Paul provided great support during the launch of the organization, its annual reporting, and specifically around the becoming ready to be a federal pass-through organization. Paul is the Uniform Guidance expert, and he is the subject matter expert you would wish to have to review your procurement and subaward processes.
Gina Anstey, Former Interim Executive Director
Foundation for America’s Public Lands

Upcoming Events

Conference
December 7, 2025

Digital CPA Conference 2025
Conference
December 9, 2025

GWSCPA 2025 Nonprofit Symposium

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