DSP CONTRACTOR'S MANUAL
Manual Section Title Pages
If you are printing the manual, these pages will serve as dividers for each section
- Section 1 – Program Monitoring Site Visits
- Section 2 – Program Evaluation
- Section 3 – Activity Improvement Plan
- Section 4 – Contract Attachments
- Section 5 – Contract Explanations-Definitions Other
- Section 6 – Financial Status Reports (FSR’s)
- Section 7 – Revisions-Amendments
- Section 8 – Miscellaneous Reports-Other
- Section 9 – Cash In-Kind Contributions
- Section 10 – DSP Reporting Calendar
Section 1 – Program Monitoring Site VisitsAttachment II-Budget Narrative & Cost Allocation Plan
Section 2 – Program Evaluation
- Program Evaluation Narrative
- Activity Outputs & Outcomes Data Reporting
- Program Data Reporting & Monitoring Schedule
- Success Stories
- Success Tips for Smart Start QRs
Section 3 – Activity Improvement Plan
Section 4 – Contracts and Attachments
- Contract Attachments Summary
- Contract Amendment Agreement Template
- Attachment I-Example Contract Activity Description (CAD)
- Attachment II-Budget Narrative & Cost Allocation Plan
- Attachment III- 2018 Cost Principles
- Financial Assist Contract Template
- Purchase of Service Contract Template
- Attachment VII- MemoAttD- State Grant Certification No Overdue Tax Debts
- Attachment VIII- MemoAttC- State Contractor Certification
- Attachment IX-Example Cost Allocation Plan
- Contract Compliance Acknowledgment
- Schedule of Allowable and Unallowable for Grantees
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Subsidy Template
Section 5 – Contract Explanation
- Financial Assistance Contract Language
- Purchase of Services Contract Language
- Definition of Direct-In-Direct Costs
- Smart Start Glossary
- Guidance for Grant Agreements
Section 6 – Financial Status Reports (FSR’s)
- Monthly FSR Information Summary
- Instructions for Completion of FSR Forms
- Instructions for Completion of FSR Forms (Summary)
- FSR Part I
- FSR Part II
- FSR Part I (Example)
- FSR Part II (Example)
- FSR Part III
- FSR Line Item Explanations
- FSR Line Item Budget Definitions
- FSR Line Item Acceptable Documentation
Section 7 – Revision / Amendments
Revision / Amendment Forms
- Revision/Amendment Approval Process
- Revision/Amendment Request Form
- Revision/Amendment Budget Change Sheet
- Budget Narrative
- Final Amendment Agreement- Attachment X
Revision Examples
Amendment Examples
Section 8 – Miscellaneous Reports / Other
- Annual Program Income Report
- Property and Equipment Inventory Report
- Overhead Calculation Template
- State Travel Rates Jan 2022
- Food Expense Calculation
- DSP Rental Car Analysis
- Excess Lodging Authorization Form
- Miscellaneous Reports List
Section 9 – Cash & In-Kind Contributions
- Financial Assistance Cash In-kind Contributions
- Purchase of Services Cash In-Kind Contributions
- Cash In-Kind Documentation
- Cash Contributions Form
- In-Kind Contributions Form
- Receipt Voucher for In-Kind Contribution
- Cash In-Kind Program Match Manual
Section 10 – DSP Reporting Calendar
DSP Monitoring Template

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