(Recorded Webinar) Is De Minimis Right for You?

Duration: 60 minutes 
Recorded on: 10/27/2026 

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It has been over ten years since OMB introduced the de minimis rate as an alternative to the traditional negotiated indirect cost rate agreement or NICRA.  Initially pegged at 10% of modified total direct cost (MTDC), today grantees and sub-grantees are allowed to set their rate at “up to” 15%.  This webinar will discuss what are the current rules, options for recovery of indirect or overhead costs and related issues.  

The training will pay special attention to risks and benefits of moving to the de minimis rate and address topics such as:

  1. What you should consider in transitioning to a de minimis rate;
  2. Classification of direct versus indirect;
  3. What should be in your policies and procedures; and 
  4. Where things can go wrong and how to mitigate risk.

The de minimis rate is an excellent option for recovering indirect costs and should be seriously considered by many organizations.  This webinar will lay out the framework and significant issues to be aware of should your organization decide to move forward.

Target Audience

  • CEOs/Directors 
  • CFOs/Controllers/Fiscal Staff 
  • Compliance Officers and Staff 
  • Program and Project Managers
  • Other Grants Management Staff  

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Define the de minimis rate is and its requirements
  2. Explain the risks that come from the inherent ambiguities in the regulatory structure that created the de minimis
  3. Implement strategies to minimize those risks
  4. Describe the implications of having an excess or deficit of cost over revenue

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
08/04/2026
Course expires: 
01/01/2029
Cost:
$185.00

Ted Waters

Serving as Managing Partner of the firm and a member of the Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups, Ted focuses his practice on helping organizations solve problems. Ted’s vast experience in financial, cost reporting, reimbursement and administrative issues is widely recognized, and he routinely handles challenging issues for clients such as government audits, internal investigations and litigation. [Full Bio]

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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