Illinois Administrative Code

Section 7030.10 Scope This Part applies to all nonfederal entities that receive State and federal pass-through grant awards from the Agency. These requirements do not apply to private grant awards.

Section 7030.20 Definitions "Agency" means the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. "CFR" means Code of Federal Regulations. "GATA" means the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act [30 ILCS 708]. "GATU" means the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit within the Illinois …

Section 7030.30 Incorporations by Reference Copies of the rules that have been incorporated by reference in this Part are available on the Agency's website at https://www2.illinois.gov/iema/laws/Pages/regs-GenAdmin.aspx or from the Chief Accountability Officer at the Illinois Eme…

Section 7030.40 Grant Requirements a) Unless different provisions are required by law or an exception is granted by GATU in accordance with 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.60 or indicated in Section 7030.50, the following sections of 2 CFR 200 are applicable to all State and federal pass-…

Section 7030.50 Exceptions and Exemptions a) The following exceptions to 2 CFR 200 and GATA have been granted to the Agency by GATU: 1) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 2) Application 3) Merit Based Review 4) Use of the Uniform Intergovernmental Agreement in lieu of the compl…

Section 7040.10 Scope This Part applies to all nonfederal entities that receive State grants and federal pass-through awards from the Department. These requirements do not apply to private grant awards.

Section 7040.20 Definitions "CFR" means Code of Federal Regulations. "Department" or "DHS" means the Illinois Department of Human Services. "GATA" means the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act [30 ILCS 708]. "GATU" means the Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit within…

Section 7040.30 Incorporations by Reference: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards DHS incorporates by reference 2 CFR 200, Subparts A through F and Appendices I through XII (December 26, 2014), except as otherwise indicat…

Section 7050.10 Scope This Part applies to all nonfederal entities that receive State and federal pass-through grant awards from the Department. This Part does not apply to private grant awards.

Section 7050.20 Definitions For purposes of this Part, the words, terms, and phrases listed shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows: "Catalog of State Financial Assistance" or "CSFA" means the single, authoritative, Statewide, comprehensive source document of State fi…

Section 7050.30 Incorporation by Reference a) The Department hereby incorporates by reference 2 CFR 200, Subparts A through F and Appendices I through XII as those parts of the Code of Federal Regulations were in effect on January 1, 2020. No later amendments to or editions of th…

Section 7050.40 Exceptions and Exemptions The Department may submit a request for program-specific exceptions or exemptions from GATA. Those exceptions or exemptions granted by GATU will be recorded in the CFSA. This Part is not applicable when different provisions are required b…

Section 7060.10 Scope This Part applies to all nonfederal entities that receive State and federal pass-through grant awards from the CDB and requires those entities to comply with any incorporated materials. This Part does not apply to private grant awards.

Section 7060.20 Definitions For purposes of this Part, the terminology equivalencies listed at 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.200(b)(1) shall be used for State funded grants. Additionally, the words, terms, and phrases listed shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows: "Catalog …

Section 7060.30 Incorporation by Reference a) Pursuant to Section 50 of GATA, CDB hereby incorporates by reference 2 CFR 200, Subparts B through F (October 1, 2024), except as otherwise indicated at 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000 or as recorded in the CFSA in accordance with Section 75 o…

Section 7060.40 Exceptions and Exemptions a) CDB may submit a request for program-specific exceptions or exemptions from GATA. Those exceptions or exemptions granted by GATU will be recorded in the CFSA. b) When grant awards are not subject to GATA, this Part is not applicable.

Section 7070.10 Scope This Part applies to all nonfederal entities that receive State and federal pass-through grant awards from the Agency. These requirements do not apply to private grant awards.

Section 7070.20 Definitions The terminology equivalencies listed at 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.200(b)(1) shall be used for State funded grants. "Agency" means the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. "Catalog of State Financial Assistance" or "CSFA" means the single, authoritati…

Section 7070.30 Incorporation by Reference a) The Agency incorporates by reference 2 CFR 200, Subparts A through F and Appendices I through XII, as that Part was in effect on March 1, 2023, except as otherwise indicated at 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000 or recorded in the Catalog of Stat…

Section 7070.40 Exceptions and Exemptions The Agency may submit a request for program-specific exceptions or exemptions from GATA. Those exceptions or exemptions granted by GATU will be recorded in the CFSA. This Part is not applicable when different provisions are required by St…

Section 1.10 Purpose The Department of Commerce and Community Affairs is responsible for the administration of various state and federally authorized programs. For the purpose of those programs, the Department establishes grants with entities throughout the State for their implem…

Section 1.100 Method of Compensation Payments to the Grantee are subject to the initiation of an invoice voucher. The first payment may be an advance, at the request of the Grantee, to offset initial cost associated with program start up. Such an advance shall not exceed three (3…

Section 1.105 Modification and Amendment of Grant Document This grant is subject to revision as follows: a) Modifications by Operation of Law This Grant document is subject to such modifications as may be required by changes in state or federal law or regulations. Any such requir…

Section 1.110 Suspension and Termination a) Suspension – If the Grantee fails to comply with the special conditions and/or the general terms and conditions of the grant award, the Department shall, after notice to the Grantee, suspend the grant and withhold further payments and p…

Section 1.120 Monitoring and Evaluation Grantees must permit any agent authorized by the Department, upon presentation of credentials to, in accordance with the constitutional limitation on administrative searches, have full access to and the right to examine any documents, paper…

Section 1.130 Audits a) In compliance with Section 1745(a) of P.L. 97-35 (31 U.S.C. 1243), the Department shall have prepared an annual independent financial and compliance audit of its Community Development Assistance Program, Illinois Home Energy Assistance Program, and Communi…

Section 1.140 Complaint Process In the event of a Grantee complaint, the Department will follow the procedures outlined in the Administrative Review Law (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 110, pars. 3-101 et seq.) (Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 10994, effective June 6, 1986)

Section 1.150 Incorporation by Reference No incorporation by reference of the rules of a federal agency or standards of a nationally recognized organization include any additions or deletions after the date specified in the incorporation.

Section 1.160 Nondiscrimination a) In carrying out the program, the Grantee shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, marital sta…

Section 1.170 Assurances The Grantee assures that with respect to the Grant that: a) It possesses legal authority to apply for the Grant and to execute the grant agreement and to carry out the proposed program. b) It will comply with the state Freedom of Information Act (Ill. Rev…

Section 1.175 Integration Clause Each grant document shall contain an agreement between the parties that the agreement, with attachments, as written, is the full and complete agreement between the parties and that there are no oral agreements or understandings between the parties…

Section 1.180 Severability Clause If any provision under the agreement or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, this invalidity does not affect any other provision or its application of the agreement which can be giv…

Section 1.185 Waivers A waiver of any conditions of the grant must be in writing from the Director of the Department or his designee. (Source: Added at 13 Ill. Reg. 20321, effective December 15, 1989)

Section 1.190 State Not Liable The Grantee shall save the State of Illinois harmless from any and all claims, demands, and actions based upon or arising out of any services performed by themselves or by their associates and employers under this Grant. The Department by entering i…

Section 1.195 Insurance a) The Grantee agrees to assume all risk of loss and to indemnify and hold the Department, its officers, agents and employees, harmless from and against any and all liabilities, demands, claims, damages, suits, costs, fees, and expenses incident thereto, f…

Section 1.20 Definitions Department – The Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Director – The Director of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Equipment – Nonexpendable personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $…

Section 1.30 Record Retention Requirements a) The Grantee will, as often as deemed necessary by the Department, the Attorney General of the State of Illinois, the Auditor General of the State of Illinois, the Comptroller of the State of Illinois, the Comptroller General of the Un…

Section 1.35 Fees The Grantee shall not pay a fee from grant funds awarded by the Department for the purpose of developing an application for financial assistance from the Department. (Source: Added at 13 Ill. Reg. 20321, effective December 15, 1989)

Section 1.40 Property Management a) The Grantee retains title to all equipment purchased with grant funds for program operations. The Grantee shall maintain appropriate property records and periodically, at intervals not to exceed two years, conduct an inventory of all equipment …

Section 1.50 Cash Management a) Grantees shall make all cash depositories in accounts covered under Federal Depositors Insurance Corporation or Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation agreements. b) In the event the Department employs a letter of credit procedure, separate…

Section 1.60 Interest on Grant Funds In accordance with Section 10 of the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 127, par. 2310 as amended by P.A. 85-1214, effective August 30, 1988), all interest earned on funds held by the Grantee under this grant shall be…

Section 1.70 Program Income Earnings by the Grantee, including interest income, realized from grant supported activities will be incorporated into the program funding and expended for grant purposes. (Source: Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 20321, effective December 15, 1989)

Section 1.80 Travel Expenses Costs in accordance with the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Travel Regulations (80 Ill. Adm. Code 2800) or travel policies set forth in the Grantee's approved budget are allowable for expenses for transportation, lodging, …

Section 1.85 Procurement The Grantee shall adhere to the following procurement systems and procedures: a) The Grantee may use any part or all of its own procurement systems and procedures to the extent that such systems and procedures or any part thereof do not conflict with Atta…

Section 1.90 Financial Management Standards The Grantee's financial management system shall be structured under the Accounting Standards of the Financial Accounting Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) (June 1984) to maintain control a…

Section 1.APPENDIX A Office of Management and Budget Circular A-102 Uniform Requirements for Assistance to State and Local Governments (January, 1981) Attachment A: Cash Depositories 1. This Attachment sets forth standards governing the use of banks and other institutions as depo…

Section 120.10 Legislative Base a) Federal 1) On July 31, 1981, Congress passed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35). This Act established 7 block grant programs, including the Community Services Block Grant. These block grants replace a large number o…

Section 120.100 Complaint Process In the event of an Applicant, Grantee, or CSBG program eligible client complaint, the Department will follow the procedures outlined in the 56 Ill. Adm. 2605 with the exception of complaints relating to funding termination of Community Action Age…

Section 120.110 Program Types-Description a) General Program Purposes – The Grantee will use the Community Services Block Grant available through the State of Illinois for purposes as described under Section 676 of the Act (42 USC 9908). b) Program Priorities – The Department's p…

Section 120.115 CSBG Loan Programs a) CSBG Revolving Loan 1) CSBG funds are loaned through Grantees to an Illinois business in a separate but companion agreement to a conventional loan. 2) The CSBG loan represents no more than 49% of the total loan package (combined borrowing and…