What is a high-risk grantee?
According to the A-102, a grantee may be considered high-risk if the awarding agency determines that the grantee has a history of unsatisfactory performance, has not conformed to the terms of the award, or is not responsible. A funding agency may also designate a recipient agency as high-risk before an award is made. It is important for grant recipients to conform to all conditions contained in the Notice of Grant Award (NGA) and to maintain regular dialogue with the Federal program officer. Substantive changes in the funded program, e.g., a change in project scope, key personnel or budget, generally requires advanced approval from the awarding agency. The AOC Department of Budget, Policy and Research requires advance notification of proposed changes prior to contact with the program officer.
