The Period of Performance, which defines when federally reimbursable costs can be incurred, is now required to be identified with every federal authorization request. Local agencies will need to identify a date in which no additional costs will be incurred. Office Bulletin 16-02 defines the Period of Performance End Date and Agreement End Date and … Read more Office Bulletin 16-02 Period of Performance
Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program Call for Applications The Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program announced a call for applications on February 16, 2016. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 25, 2016. $10 million from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) was set aside and exchanged for state funds to implement a new safety analysis program, … Read more Call for Applications for Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program
Attend Caltrans Audits & Investigations training on indirect cost rates and contract audits. Topics to be covered: FAR Compliant Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) Safe Harbor Indirect Cost Rate CPA Indirect Cost Rate Audits LAPM Chapter 10.3 A&E Consultant Audit and Review Process Target audience: A&E Firms (particularly small or new firms) Independent CPAs for A&E Firms … Read more Indirect Cost Rate and Contract Audit Training
Changes to a Federal-aid construction contract could impact federal participation. Construction Oversight Information Notice (COIN) 16-01 reinforces key aspects for the timely and successful approval of a Contract Change Order. For additional information, refer to COIN 16-01 or contact Mike Giuliano at (805) 549-3072 or mike.giuliano@dot.ca.gov.
Local Programs Procedure (LPP) 16-01 has been issued by Caltrans Division of Local Assistance to incorporate miscellaneous clarifications and corrections made by previous LPP’s and Office Bulletins. The following Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) chapters and exhibits have been updated: Chapter 2, Roles and Responsibilities, and Exhibit 2-B Chapter 3, Project Authorization, and Exhibits 3-A, B, … Read more LPP 16-01 Technical Changes
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a policy memorandum regarding the applicability of the Cargo Preference Act (CPA) to the Federal-aid Highway Program. To comply with the CPA requirements and implementing regulations, the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has issued Office Bulletin 16-01 to provide local agencies the required contract clause for all federally funded construction contracts awarded after February 15, 2016. For additional information, … Read more Office Bulletin 16-01 – Implementation of Cargo Preference Act Requirements