Vocab
DSHS
DSHS Budget Template Sorting
True or False
Yes or No
100

This is something that includes, but is not limited to, income from fees for services performed. 

What is "program income"?

100

Contractors who are not in compliance with DSHS rules could be considered a ______________ grantee.

What is "high risk"?

100

This is where would you place educational supplies on the DSHS budget template.

What is "supplies"?

100

Staff can use something purchased by another grant. 

False. 

100

Do you include longevity pay on your budget?

Yes.

200

These are systems, procedures, and methods to ensure the contracting entity and program attachment objectives (SOW) will be achieved.

What are "Sound Management Practices"?

200

Unallowable costs include (I have listed five, but this is not a comprehensive list).

–Membership in business & professional organizations involved in lobbying efforts (anything within this scope must be approved by DSHS)

–Tips

–Lobbying

–Fundraising

–Entertainment

200

This is where would you place Crane West on the DSHS budget template.

What is "contractual"? 

200

Amy and Brandi are the only people responsible for making sure spending is within the budget. 

False. 

200

Is overtime allowable?

No UNLESS you have prior approval from DSHS or it is an emergency. 

300

DSHS defines this as "a capital asset over $5,000 with an estimated lifespan of 1+ years."

What is "equipment"?

300

All expenses should be classified and reported under the following categories (eight total; bonus for each additional answer)

–Personnel

–Fringe Benefits

–Travel

–Equipment

–Supplies

–Contractual

–Other

–Indirect Costs

300

This is where you would put binding and printing on the DSHS budget template. 

What is "other"? 

300

Grant staff are required to save their desk calendars after use. 

True.

300

Do part time employees receive TMRS benefits? 

No. 

400

This is something that, in its nature and amount, does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was made to incur the cost. 

What is "reasonabele cost"? 

400

DSHS requires this before purchasing equipment.

What is written prior approval? 

400

This is where you would place a $4,999 refrigerator on the DSHS budget template.

What is "supplies"?

400

Health insurance charges typically change every year. 

True. 

400

Does $600 software go on the GC-11?

Yes. 

500

This is the guidebook for contract managers that are required to comply with UGMS.

What is the "Contractor's Financial Procedures Manual" (CFPM)?

500

UGMS stands for this.

What is "Uniform Grant Management Standards"? 

500

This is where you would place in city mileage on the DSHS budget template. 

What is "travel"? 

500

The record retention period for grants is different from the State of Texas Records Retention Schedule.

True. 

500

Your contract term is September 01, 2023 to August 31, 2024.  You have $2,456 remaining balance for the grant.  On August 29, 2016, a staff member suggests that you make a quick order of office supplies to utilize all your money. You tell her: 

No.