State agencies should be familiar with the following reference for single audit compliance issues.

Effective October 1, 2003, federal grant applicants must include a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number on paper and electronic applications to the Federal Government. Without a DUNS number, applications will likely be rejected.

It is extremely important that agencies use the correct DUNS number on grant applications as it is expected that the DUNS number will be assigned to all grant activity throughout the life of the grant, including the payment request, reporting, and Single Audit. State agency guidelines can be found in the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual I-100 (2003).

Guide to Financial Operations

REV. 01/23/2023