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approved training courses and programs are allowable. 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, and hotel) are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel status for official business related to approved training. Hiring of Full or Part -Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants. Full or part-time staff or contractors/consultants may be hired to support direct training -related 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. Certification/Recertification of Instructors. Costs associated with the certification and re -certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses which involve training of trainers. For training, the number of participants must be a minimum of 15 in order to justify the cost of holding a course. For questions regarding adequate number of participants, please contact the Division State Training Officer for course specific guidance. Unless the Sub -Recipient receives advance written approval from the State Training Officer for the number of participants, then the Division must reduce the amount authorized for reimbursement on a pro -rata basis for any training with less than 15 participants. Training Costs Supporting Documentation • Copies of contracts or agreements with consultants providing services; • Copies of invoices, receipts and cancelled checks, credit card statements and bank statements for proof of payment. • Copies of the agenda, certificates and/or sign in sheets (if using prepopulated sign in sheets they must be certified by the Emergency Management Director or Lead Instructor verifying attendance). For travel related to EMPG-S 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; Reference: DHS FY 2020 EMPG-S Notice of Funding Opportunity II. OTHER CRITICAL INFORMATION A. INDIRECT COSTS Indirect cost is allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, including 2 C.F.R. § 200.414.Sub-Recipients with a negotiated cost rate agreement that desire to charge indirect costs to an award must provide a fully executed copy of their negotiated indirect cost rate agreement at the time of application. Sub -Recipients that are not required by 2 C.F.R. Part 200 to have a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement but are required by 2 C.F.R. Part 200 to develop an indirect cost rate proposal must provide a copy of their proposal at time of application. Post -award requests to charge indirect cost will be considered on case-by-case basis and based upon the submission of an agreement or proposal.