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GovStar Disaster Recovery: Disaster Fiscal Resiliency
PA Process
Where is your project in the process?

Step-by-step guidance for each phase, from damage inventory through closeout.

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Find your path in 3 questionsNewFAQ LibraryFind your pathwayDamage & impact navigatorApplicant readiness
Work & costs
Emergency work (Cat. A–B)Cost eligibility gatewayEmployee laborEquipmentCodes & standards
Compliance
Grant compliance & fundingProcurementInsuranceOIG audits
Issues
What problem are you trying to solve?

Common issues that reduce or deny funding, with the rules and decisions behind each.

Costs
Regular time vs. overtimeReasonable costMutual aidVolunteers & donations
Eligibility
Debris removal (Cat. A)Emergency protective measures (Cat. B)Lost revenue & operating costs
Compliance
Sole source & emergenciesTime-and-materials limitsDuplication of benefitsProcurement FAQs
Laws & Policy
What does the rule actually say?

The controlling sources in order of authority.

Statute & regulation
2 CFR Part 200 guide44 CFR Part 206 (official text)
FEMA guidance
PAPPG ExplorerNewPolicy LibraryNewPAPPG v5.0 onlinePAPPG chapters
Appeals & Decisions
How have similar disputes been decided?

Second-appeal and CBCA decisions, tagged by issue and outcome.

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Decisions databaseComing soon
File an appeal
How to appealAppeal deadlinesArbitration (CBCA)Appeals, RFIs & funding defenseFEMA appeals & arbitration policy
FEMA Reform
What is changing, and when?

Proposed, enacted and in-effect changes kept separate.

Tracker
FEMA Act (H.R. 4669)FEMA Review Council reportTransition readiness
What it means
Cost estimates & direct fundingSection 428 lessonsParametric funding
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