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Page 9 of 23 Specifications for project work must conform to the Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to, and Usable by, the Physically Handicapped published by the American National Standards Institute and the Secretary of the Interior 's Standards for Rehabilitation . 2 . Project Identification Sign . When grant assistance is provided for acquisition or development work, a project identification sign will be displayed in a prominent location at the project site while project work is in process. The sign must be a minimum of eight (8) square feet in size (usually 2x4 feet) , be constructed of plywood or other durable material, and identify the project and source of grant support . Any variation in the above specifications must be approved by the Department . The sign shall contain the following acknowledgment of grant assistance : This project has been financed in part with Historic Preservation Grant assistance provided by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, assisted by the Florida Historical Commission. The costs of preparation and erection of the project identification sign are allowable project costs ; routine maintenance costs of signs are not allowable . A photograph of the project identification sign at the project site shall be submitted to the Department. V. Administrative Instructions for Historic Preservation Project Accountability These instructions are intended to assist historic preservation grant recipients in meeting the accounting and public benefit requirements of the historic preservation grants- in-aid programs administered by the Department. Grantee Administrative and Reporting Requirements Grantees are responsible for maintaining financial records and project progress reports as outlined below. These records and reports shall be retained for a period of five (5 ) years following completion of the project, or until such time as any litigation , claims, or audit questions arising from examination or audit initiated prior to expiration of the five year period are finally resolved. All Grantee project records and reports are subject to public disclosure under the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552 as amended by Public Law 104-231 , 110 Stat. 3048 . A. Financial Records. Financial records must be adequate to account for the receipt and expenditure of all project funds , and to demonstrate compliance with required procedures . Grantee financial records are subject to audit by State auditors . Inadequate, incomplete or incorrect project financial records may result in ineligibility for grant assistance . Financial records shall include, but are not limited to : 1 . Documentation of Project Expenditures. Project expenditures are direct cash value project costs that are reimbursable, are paid for using grant assistance provided by the Department, and cash value or in - kind contributions to the required match . Department grant assistance is authorized for payment of 50% of allowable project costs, within the dollar limits of the grant, as specified in the Historic Preservation Grant Award Agreement. Grantee financial records shall include complete documentation pertaining to the application for grant assistance , the award of the grant, the Historic Preservation Grant Award Agreement, and the receipt and deposition of grant funds . 2 . Match. Match may be provided in the form of cash expenditures or the value of materials and services donated in-kind for use in the direct accomplishment of authorized project. Match may be derived from any other sources available to the grantee , with the following exceptions : (a) Funds from other Federal funding programs cannot be used to match grant assistance funds derived from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund apportionment to the State of Florida . (This restriction does not apply to Community Development Block Grants, Urban Development Action Grants, or Revenue Sharing Funds) . (b) State funds from grants awarded by any division within the Department cannot be used to match grant assistance from funds appropriated by the Florida Legislature . a. Grantee financial records shall clearly identify the source , amount, and date of receipt of all cash funds and donated values applied to the project. Receipts shall be recorded as they occur. DOS Form No . HR3E1208GAASM Reference : Rule 1A -39. 009(1) (b), FAC