What Happens When Work is Performed Prior to Federal Authorization
Any project utilizing federal funds must receive a Federal Authorization to Proceed for work to be federally reimbursed. Federal Authorization to Proceed for construction must be received prior to advertising. Projects advertised for a construction contract prior to federal authorization are NOT eligible for federal reimbursement.
Please refer to full details within COIN #22-01:
Comments regarding the topic should be directed to DLA Office of Project Implementation, North Office Chief Felicia Haslem at felicia.haslem@dot.ca.gov.
What is COIN: This is a Caltrans Oversight Information Notice, or “COIN” for short. These short, single-topic bulletins are intended to provide outreach information and guidance to local agencies on issues pertaining to federal-aid projects. They cover a wide variety of subjects, including discussions of findings resulting from process reviews by Caltrans and/or FHWA, changes in procedures or regulations, reminders of existing procedures or best practices, and other timely information. The goal is to ensure proper and timely delivery of federal-aid projects.