1944.688—Grant evaluation, closeout, suspension, and termination.
(a)
Grant evaluation will be an on-going activity performed by both the grantee and FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354. The grantee will perform self-evaluations by preparing quarterly performance reports in accordance with § 1944.683 of this subpart. FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 will also review all reports prepared and submitted by the grantee in accordance with the grant agreement and this subpart.
(b)
The grant can be suspended or terminated before the grant ending date for the causes specified in the grant agreement. No further grant funds will be advanced when grant suspension or termination procedures have been initiated in accordance with the grant agreement. Grantees may be reimbursed for eligible costs incurred prior to the effective date of the suspension or termination. Grantees are prohibited from incurring additional obligations of funds after notification, pending corrective action by the grantee. FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 may allow necessary and proper costs that the grantee could not reasonably avoid during the period of suspension provided they are for eligible HPG purposes. In the event of termination, FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 may allow necessary and reasonable costs for an audit.
(c)
Grantees will have the opportunity to appeal a suspension or termination under FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354's appeal procedures under subpart B of part 1900 of this chapter.
(e)
The grantee will have an audit performed upon termination or completion of the project in accordance with 7 CFR parts 3015 and 3016, as applicable. As part of its final report, the grantee will address and resolve all audit findings.