Frequently Asked Questions

How is Fedarra’s service different from federalreporting.gov?

Fedarra is a full-service Recovery Act reporting service. We complete your report for you, from registration to post-submission support. The service alleviates the need for you to learn and stay current on Federal and agency reporting requirements and software. Fedarra also produces recommended audit documentation for you and stands by you if your organization is audited, something federalreporting.gov doesn’t do. -back to top-

Is Fedarra a government service or associated with federalreporting.gov?

No. Fedarra is a private business. However, our staff has been working with government teams and Federal agencies for over 10 years. Further, we stay abreast of Federal and agency-specific Recovery Act reporting requirements to ensure the reporting service we provide you is always up-to-date. -back to top-

I have reporting questions. Are you a help desk?

If you plan to have Fedarra complete your Recovery Act report, we are happy to answer a few reporting and service questions. You can also ask questions of the OMB or your awarding agency.

Fedarra does provide help desk services to agencies, states and businesses that have a high volume of reporting questions and need a dedicated staff to answer calls via telephone. -back to top-

What reporting tasks do you manage?

We take care of all reporting steps, from registration to submission. Click here for a complete list of reporting tasks. -back to top-

How do I know if I have to complete a report for my award program?

You can visit the OMB's list of programs subject to ARRA reporting and search for your program from the list. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date list we have found. Awards valued at $25,000 or more are subject to reporting requirements. -back to top-

When do I need to report?

During the first ten days of each calendar quarter. Note that the reporting period includes holidays and weekends, so the number of business days during a reporting period can be much less than ten. It’s important to plan for this. -back to top-

Can Fedarra complete my report prior to the start of a reporting period?

Yes. In fact, we strongly recommend doing so in case there are problems with your report that slow the completion process. Further, we provide a discount if you come to us prior to the reporting period. If we complete your report in advance of the reporting period, we submit it on the first day of the period. -back to top-

Do I have to report if I have not spent any of my award funds yet?

Yes. If you have received an award, you must report, even if you have not yet received or spent any funds yet. -back to top-

Do I have to report if I have not received my award yet?

No. You only need to report when you receive official notice of an award. -back to top-

I missed the last reporting period. Should I report this period?

Yes. The Recovery Act is law, and you jeopardize your award funds if you don’t report. -back to top-

Do I have to report on an award that is not funded by Recovery Act funds?

No. Although other reporting requirements may apply to your award, you do not need to complete a Recovery Act report unless your award is funded by Recovery Act funds and you have an applicable award program. For a complete list of applicable programs, visit the OMB's list of programs subject to ARRA reporting and look for your program. Look for the “Recovery” logo associated with your award. -back to top-

There are sub-recipients and vendors that benefit from my Recovery Act award. Do I have to report for them?

Yes, if the value of the award is $25,000 or greater. Although you can delegate reporting to a sub-recipient (not a vendor), we don’t recommend doing so because, as the prime recipient, you are ultimately responsible for the submission and accuracy of sub-recipient reports. -back to top-

What is the difference between a sub recipient and vendor?

There are complicated Federal definitions associated with these terms. In their simpliest form, a sub-recipient is a non-Federal entity that expends Federal award dollars received from another entity, typically the prime recipient, to carry out a Federal program. The terms and conditions of the Federal award are carried forward to the sub-recipient through a legal agreement from the prime recipient. A vendor, on the other hand, is a dealer, distributor, merchant, or other seller providing goods or services that are required for a Federal program and are not subject to the terms and conditions of the Federal award. -back to top-

How quickly can Fedarra complete my report?

Generally within 48 hours. However, we recommend you begin working with us in the month prior to the first day of a reporting period in the event we must work through problems with your report or if we become very busy during the reporting period. -back to top-

What happens if there’s a problem after you complete my report or if I’m audited?

The Recovery Act reporting process provides ten days for the awarding agency to comment on reports and call out information to be clarified or corrected. Fedarra will work with the awarding agency on your behalf to address any questions or problems that may arise.

Regarding an audit, Fedarra produces comprehensive audit documentation during the reporting process to protect you in the event your awarding agency or the Federal government audits your work after submission. You can find an example of our audit documentation here. Our audit documentation differentiates our service from federalreporting.gov and is an important tool to prove your met reporting compliance requirements. -back to top-

Do you guarantee your work?

Yes. We measure our success based on your satisfaction with our work. If you are not satisfied, we will complete your report for you at no charge during the next reporting period. -back to top-

What does the Fedarra service cost?

We charge $599 per report during each reporting period. If your report includes sub-recipients or vendors, we charge $199 to manage reporting for each of those organizations. There is a $199 set up fee for recipients that have never reported previously.

Learning all the in-and-outs of Recovery Act reporting, collecting data, completing your report and working through problems takes time; weeks on average. Fedarra eliminates training costs and significantly reduces your preparation and reporting time, offsetting the cost of the service and freeing you and your staff to focus on other priorities. -back to top-

What are my payment options?

Credit card, invoice or purchase order. -back to top-