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IV. GRANTEE'S UNDERSTANDING OF TERM OF FUNDING The Grantee understands that this grant is a one-time grant, and acknowledges that it has been furnished no assurances that this grant may be extended for periods beyond the termination date of this agreement. V. GRANTEE ASSURANCES The Grantee agrees to comply with the applicable assurances set forth in the Grantee Assurances attached as Attachment "A" and made a part of this agreement. VI. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT The Grantee shall not have the authority to contract for or on behalf of or incur obligations on behalf of the Grantor. However, the Grantee may subcontract with qualified providers of services, provided that any such subcontract shall acknowledge the binding nature of this agreement, and incorporate this agreement, together with its attachments as appropriate. The Grantee agrees to be solely responsible for the performance of any subcontractor. VII. INDEPENDENT ENTITY The Grantee shall perform as an independent entity under this agreement. The Grantee, its employees, agents, or representatives are not employees of the Grantor for all purposes, including but not limited to: the application of the Social Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Federal Unemployment Act, the North Dakota Unemployment Compensation Law, and the North Dakota Workers' Compensation Act. No part of this agreement shall be construed to represent the creation of an employer/employee relationship. The Grantee will retain sole and absolute discretion in the judgment of the manner and means of carrying out the Grantee's activities and responsibilities under this agreement. VIII. AUDIT RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPENSE ALLOWABILlTY The Grantee agrees to keep such financial records as are necessary to fully disclose the complete financial status of the agreement. Documentation supporting requests for reimbursement shall be submitted by the Grantee for review by the Grantor or its agents, upon request. Further, it is agreed that if the Grantee has expended federal funds (when considering all sources) during the Grantee's fiscal year at the amount specified in OMB Circular A-133, Audits of State, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations; which is attached by reference and made a part of this agreement, then such Circular shall be followed pursuant to the Single Audit Act of 1984, Public Law 98-502; and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, Public Law 104-156. The Circular can be obtained from the Grantor's Fiscal Administration Division upon request. The Grantee agrees to file a copy of the "Reporting Package" as described by the referenced Circular with the Grantor's Fiscal Administration Division within the time frame identified in OMS Circular A-133. Additionally, the Grantee agrees to spend all federal assistance received from the Grantor in accordance with applicable laws and regulations such as, but not limited to: the Common Rule for Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Government; and OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments; which are attached by reference and made a part of this agreement. These Circulars can be obtained from the Grantor's Fiscal Administration Division upon request. -2-