What is required for cash management under federal grants?

• A. Exceedingly high cash reserves improve accountability.
• B. Cash management is optional for federal grants under certain conditions.
• C. Cash drawdowns can occur at any time without reconciliation.
• D. Timely drawdowns, maintaining sufficient cash with proper accounting, avoiding excess cash holdings, reconciliations.

Answer: (D)

Cash management for federal grants requires drawing funds timely and maintaining a cash balance that covers expenditures without holding excess idle cash, all supported by proper accounting and regular reconciliations. Funds should be drawn as close as possible to when they’re needed to pay eligible costs, so cash isn’t sitting idle in accounts, while recording each transaction accurately and reconciling balances to detect and resolve discrepancies. This approach minimizes idle cash, reduces risk of mismanagement, and supports reliable financial reporting. Choices suggesting excessive cash reserves, optional management, or draws without reconciliation do not provide the necessary control and alignment with federal requirements.