Full Cost and Uniform Guidance Compliance Analysis

The contract requires a comprehensive analysis of the City’s Full Cost and Uniform Guidance Cost Allocation methodologies to verify adherence to federal standards and to pinpoint any operational gaps, inconsistencies, or inefficiencies in current practices. The evaluation must assess how costs are identified, accumulated, and distributed across programs and funding sources, ensuring alignment with Office of Management and Budget guidelines and federal regulatory requirements. The objective is to strengthen financial accountability and improve the accuracy and transparency of cost allocation processes used by the City’s finance operations. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Finance agency of Pennsylvania, with a NAICS code of 541611 indicating it falls under management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, and responses are due by September 11, 2026. Although specific performance locations and contact details are not provided, the analysis is expected to be conducted in collaboration with the City’s internal finance teams and may involve reviewing documentation, interviewing staff, and analyzing historical cost allocation data. The findings will inform potential revisions to cost allocation plans and support the City’s ongoing compliance with federal grant management standards.