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Training Costs Supporting Documentation: Provide copies of contracts, MOUs or agreements with consultants or sub -contractors providing services. Copies of invoices, receipts and cancelled checks, credit card statements and bank statements for proof of payment and a copy of the agenda, certificates and sign in rosters (if using pre populated sign in sheets they must be certified by the Emergency Management Director or Lead Instructor verifying attendance). For travel and conferences related to EMPG activities, copies of all receipts must be submitted (i.e., airfare, proof of mileage, toll receipts, hotel receipts, car rental receipts, etc.) Receipts must be itemized and match the dates of travel/conference. If conference, a copy of the agenda must be provided. Proof of payment is also required for all travel and conferences. If the Sub - Recipient seeks reimbursement for travel costs that exceed the amounts stated in section 112.061(6)(b), Florida Statutes ($6 for breakfast, $11 for lunch, and $19 for dinner), then the Sub - Recipient must provide documentation that: The costs are reasonable and do not exceed charges normally allowed by the Sub -Recipient in its regular operations as a result of the Sub -Recipient's written travel policy; and participation of the individual in the travel is necessary to the Federal award. E. Exercises Exercises conducted with grant funds should test and evaluate performance towards meeting capability targets established in a jurisdiction's THIRA for the core capabilities needed to address its greatest risks. Exercise priorities should align to a current, Multi -Year Training and Exercise Plan (MYTEP) developed through an annual Training and Exercise Planning Workshop (TEPW). Allowable exercise -related costs include: • Design, Develop, Conduct and Evaluate an Exercise. This includes costs related to planning, meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies, travel, and documentation. Sub -Recipients are encouraged to use free public space/locations/facilities, whenever available, prior to the rental of space/locations/facilities. Exercises should provide the opportunity to demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well as to identify any gaps in these skills. Gaps identified during an exercise including those for children and individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs, should be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the exercise cycle. Hiring of Full or Part -Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants. Full or part—time staff may be hired to support direct exercise activities. Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the policies of the state or unit(s) of local government and have the approval of the state or FEMA, whichever is applicable. The services of contractors/consultants may also be procured to support the design, development, conduct and evaluation of exercises. Overtime and Backfill. The entire amount of overtime costs, including payments related to backfilling personnel, which are the direct result of time spent on the design, development and conduct of exercises are allowable expenses. These costs are allowed only to the extent the payment for such services is in accordance with the policies of the state or unit(s) of local government and has the approval of the state or FEMA, whichever is applicable. In no case is dual compensation allowable. That is, an employee of a unit of government may not receive compensation from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a single period of time (e.g., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), even though such work may benefit both activities. • Travel. Travel costs (e.g., airfare, mileage, per diem, hotel) are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel status for official business related to the planning and conduct of the exercise activities. • Supplies. Supplies are items that are expended or consumed during the course of the planning and conduct of the exercise activities (e.g., gloves, non-sterile masks, and disposable protective equipment). 43