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(2) Any reimbursement from the Division to the Sub-Recipient for the costs associated with attending a conference is subject to the Department of Financial Services'Reference Guide for State Expenditures,which states: "Reimbursement for registration fees and travel expenses in connection with attendance at conferences or conventions will not be paid unless: a) "The main purpose of the convention or conference is directly related to the statutory duties and responsibilities of the agency; b) "The duties and responsibilities of the traveler is related to the objectives of the convention or conference; and, c) "The activity provides a direct benefit supporting the work and public purpose of the person attending." 9. PAYMENTS A. Invoices shall be submitted at least quarterly and shall include the supporting documentation for all costs of the project or services. The final invoice shall be submitted within sixty(60) days after the expiration date of the agreement. An explanation of any circumstances prohibiting the submittal of quarterly invoices shall be submitted to the Division grant manager as part of the Sub- Recipient's quarterly reporting as referenced in Paragraph 15 of this Agreement. B. As required by 2 C.F.R. §200.415(a), any request for payment under this Agreement must include a certification, signed by an official who is authorized to legally bind the Sub-Recipient, which reads as follows: °By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the report is true, complete, and accurate, and the expenditures, disbursements and cash receipts are for the purposes and objectives set forth in the terms and conditions of the Federal award. I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent information,or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties for fraud,false statements, false claims or otherwise. (U.S. Code Title 18, . Section 1001 and Title 31, Sections 3729-3730 and 3801-3812)." C. The Division will review any request for reimbursement by comparing the documentation provided by the Sub-Recipient against a performance measure, outlined in Attachment A and Attachment B, that clearly delineates: (1) The required minimum acceptable level of service to be performed;and, (2) The criteria for evaluating the successful completion of each deliverable. D. The Division's grant manager, as required by section 215.971(2)(c), Florida Statutes, shall reconcile and verify all funds received against all funds expended during the grant agreement period and produce a final reconciliation report. The final report must identify any funds paid in excess of the expenditures incurred by the Sub-Recipient. E. As defined by 2 C.F.R. §200.53,the term"improper payment"means or includes: 6 P48