Payment Procedures Based on the Type of Federal Assistance Awarded Clause Samples
This clause defines how payments are to be made depending on the specific type of federal assistance awarded under an agreement. It outlines the procedures for requesting and receiving funds, which may vary based on whether the award is a grant, cooperative agreement, or another form of federal assistance. For example, some awards may require recipients to submit periodic financial reports or invoices before funds are disbursed, while others may allow for advance payments. The core function of this clause is to ensure that payment processes are clearly aligned with the nature of the federal assistance, thereby promoting compliance and reducing confusion or errors in fund disbursement.
Payment Procedures Based on the Type of Federal Assistance Awarded. The Recipient agrees that:
(1) All payments in connection with the Award will be made through electronic methods.
(2) Payment procedures for a Recipient differ based upon the type of federal assistance that is awarded.
(3) FTA determines which electronic system it will use to make payments to the Recipient as follows:
(i) For Grants and other types of federal assistance, FTA will use the Electronic Clearinghouse Operation Web System (ECHO-Web), Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment method, except as provided below in sections 7(e)(3)(ii) and (iii) of this Master Agreement;
(ii) For Cooperative Agreements, FTA will use the DELPHI eInvoicing System or DELPHI Mark View System if the Recipient is granted a waiver (see the following section 7(g) of this Master Agreement for more information about payments for cooperative agreements and section 7(g) of this Master Agreement for information about accessing and using the DELPHI eInvoicing System); and
(iii) For Grants requiring more detailed review of supporting documentation before receiving federal assistance and as determined by the FTA Manager for the Underlying Agreement, FTA will use the DELPHI eInvoicing System (see the following section 7(g) of this Master Agreement for more information about accessing and using the DELPHI eInvoicing System).