ORANGE, COUNTY OF SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - 2009

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1.4 Does this Guidance apply to both recipients of Federal assistance awards and Federal contract awards under the Recovery Act? No. This Guidance does not apply to recipients of Federal contract awards directly from the Federal government. However, recipients of Federal contract awards directly from the Federal government will submit information required by Section 1512 of the Recovery Act through the www.FederaIReporting.gov website. The relevant guidance for these recipients is provided in interim Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.204 -11. It is important to note that consideration of the public comments received on the interim FAR clause might result in changes to the clause when it is finalized. Therefore, further guidance, instructions, and examples specifically applying to Federal government contractors will be published in the Federal Register when the clause is finalized. The explanations and example on estimating jobs in Section 5 of this Guidance is consistent with the current interim FAR clause. In addition, individuals receiving direct payments from the Federal government are not subject to the reporting requirements outlined in this Guidance, as defined by Section 1512(b)(1)(A) of the Act. Sole proprietorships however are subject to the reporting requirements (Section 2.2). Recipients of loan guarantees are not subject to the reporting requirements outlined in this Guidance, as defined by Section 1512(b)(1)(A) of the Act except 100 percent guaranteed loans financed through the Federal Financing Bank The provisions in the Guidance apply to recipients of grants, loans, tribal agreements, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance (other than those noted above). This Guidance also applies to sub - awards and other payments made by recipients of Federal assistance, including those awards or payments that are made in the form of a contract (i.e., contracts made by an entity other than the Federal government). The reporting requirements do not apply to recipients receiving funds through entitlement or tax programs or to individuals.' The Federal agency or prime recipient awarding funds to individuals will report the aggregated amounts disbursed to individuals. Section 2.4 of this Guidance provides finther instruction on aggregate reporting. 1.5 Does this Guidance contain any specific provision for a Federal agency to seek a waiver of existing legislative or administrative requirements? No. If a Federal agency believes it is appropriate to seek a waiver of an existing requirement in order to facilitate effective implementation of the Recovery Act, the Federal agency shall pursue such waiver consistent with existing Federal processes (e.g., waivers for the Paperwork Reduction Act). ' To avoid using personal identification, sole proprietorships should register using a TIN or EIN. 3