EPA Grantee Compliance and Monitoring Activities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's database tracks grant recipient compliance activities, including training, cost rate negotiations, and on-site reviews. It provides information for EPA staff on planned and performed monitoring activities per calendar year. The system records advanced monitoring activities with attached reports as part of the Grantee Compliance Assistance Initiative.

Use Cases

• Analyze the frequency and types of on-site review, off-site review, and technical assistance activities conducted per grantee.
• Track historical training activities and indirect cost rate negotiations for grant recipient oversight.
• Monitor the status of pre-award certifications and post award monitoring plans across different EPA offices.
• Generate reports on planned versus actual On-Site Evaluative visits by Grants Management and Program Offices.

Strengths

• Managed by the authoritative U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Covers a wide range of grant compliance activities including training, cost negotiations, and monitoring plans.
• Records are updated with an attached report requirement for advanced monitoring activities.

Limitations

• The total number of records (rows) and specific data fields (columns) are not publicly documented.
• Data is stored in a SHAREPOINT APP format, which may require specific tools or access protocols.
• The description lacks concrete metrics like record count, time range, or geographic coverage.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Collection Method

Operational database for recording grantee compliance and monitoring activities as per EPA Order 5700.6.

Freshness

Last updated on August 24, 2023.

Geography

United States, with focus on activities managed by EPA Headquarters, Regional Program, and Grants Management Offices.