Legal Services Corporation Proposes Updates to Grant Cost and Procurement Rules
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The Legal Services Corporation, a federal grant-maker for legal aid organizations, has published a proposed rule updating how those grantees track costs and manage purchases. The changes target existing regulations that govern grant cost standards and property management.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative update aimed at reducing confusion and streamlining compliance for legal aid organizations. By raising the spending threshold that triggers federal approval and tying accounting deadlines to actual fiscal calendars, the changes would cut down on routine paperwork. The adjustments do not change who gets funding or what services are provided, but they would alter how grantees track expenses and manage purchased property.
Who it affects
- Legal aid organizations and state legal services providers that receive LSC grants
This notice was published by the Legal Services Corporation in the Federal Register; grantees and compliance staff should review the full proposed rule and comment period details before relying on these changes.
Agency: Legal Services Corporation
Source: Federal Register — read the official document