MassDEP outlines audits, contact expectations and a path for additional ECSDC funding requests
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Summary
MassDEP warned projects spending over $1,000,000 in a fiscal year will be subject to automatic audit requirements, requested timelier email responses, and said FY25 funds may be available for additional phases if grantees submit needs-assessment surveys on a rolling basis.
Abby Jacobs covered contract highlights and the process for requesting additional ECSDC funding. She said projects spending more than $1,000,000 in a fiscal year will be subject to automatic audit requirements and requested that grantees respond to time-sensitive emails promptly.
Jacobs described a mechanism for additional funding in FY25: systems that have completed planning/design and are ready to move into construction may submit a new needs-assessment survey (available on the ECSDC website) to be considered for supplemental funding on a rolling basis. The ECSDC process will be followed if a needs survey is accepted, including confirmation by EPA, award letter issuance, contracting and so on.
Jacob's practical guidance: notify MassDEP of public/media events and any changes to primary contact information; include "ECSCC" in subject lines when emailing the program director to ensure messages are triaged correctly.
