OMB Approval No. 0348-0040
ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
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As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
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awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such
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Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share
of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management
and completion of
the project described
in
this
application.
Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,
through any authorized representative, access to and
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the award; and will establish a
proper accounting system in accordance with generally
accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or o