Events

As funding continues to become available in response to COVID-19, it is important to ensure compliance with all the rules and requirements governing the use of these funds. To assist […]

As funding continues to become available in response to COVID-19, it is important to ensure compliance with all the rules and requirements governing the use of these funds. To assist […]

As funding continues to become available in response to COVID-19, it is important to ensure compliance with all the rules and requirements governing the use of these funds. To assist councils of governments ensure they have the most up-to-date information about federal funds management, the Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) has teamed up with […]

The Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) has continually monitored federal and local health and safety information, direction from local elected officials, along with direction from the host hotel to determine if the September TARC Bi-Annual Staff Training & Annual Board of Directors Meeting could be held in person. Based on information from these sources […]

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) offers federally-backed flood insurance to properties while also reducing flood risks through the adoption of floodplain management standards. Please join us for this webinar where representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Texas Water Development Board will discuss local, state, and federal roles in the NFIP, incentives […]

In this webinar, we will explore CARES policy and procedures updates from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum “M-20-26” from June 18, 2020. The memorandum addresses various flexibilities federal awarding agencies have regarding administrative, financial, and audit requirements for recipients. The pandemic and the following relief package have called for entities to change. […]

In this webinar, we will explore Uniform Guidance for 2 CFR 200.331 Pass Through Requirements for federal grants. We’ll discuss proposed changes to Uniform Guidance and how they affect Pass Through requirements. We’ll explore frequently overlooked requirements, such as Pre-Award Risk Assessments, Suspended and Debarred and Special Conditions. We’ll review how to determine the difference […]

The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.331(a) requires Prime Grantees who receive federal funds to perform a risk assessment for all subrecipients of the federal funds prior to award. In a 2018 grant survey respondents indicated a struggle with developing Risk Assessments as well as staff and resources to execute an annual process.  This session will […]

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Events Cancelled   Due to continued extreme weather conditions and power and cellular outages in Austin, like many of you the majority of the TARC staff has no reliable heat, electricity or internet. Our ability to respond and communicate is extremely limited at this time. Please note we will respond to […]

The Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) has continually monitored federal and local health and safety information and direction from local elected officials and has determined that the Spring TARC meeting will be held as a virtual event.  Now that Winter Storm Uri has passed, we are thrilled to announce that the TARC Spring Virtual […]