BEAD info from the NTIA…
NTIA has released our BEAD Uniform Guidance Policy Notice Primer linked here: Uniform Guidance Policy Notice Primer | BroadbandUSA
Topics include:
- Program Income
- Audit
- Federal Interest Period
- Fixed Amount Subawards
- Cost Principles
- Procurement Standards
- Property Standards
On July 5, 2023, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a Request for Comment (RFC) seeking input on potential exceptions, adjustments, and clarifications (altogether referred to as “modifications“ in the above linked document) to certain provisions of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. As a result of the 60+ comments received, NTIA opted to move forward with certain modifications. On December 26, 2023, NTIA released the Uniform Guidance Policy Notice providing final guidance regarding modifications that will apply in the BEAD program.
Additional Policy and Waiver notices can be found here: Policy and Waiver Notices | BroadbandUSA (ntia.gov)