Common use of Salary Supplements Clause in Contracts

Salary Supplements. The Subgrantee agrees not to pay or agree to pay any salary supplements to cooperating country officials except those consistent with USAID policy and approved by WaterAid. Communications with USAID or Cooperating Country Officials Except as otherwise approved by WaterAid, all communications (whether oral, written, or electronic) by the Subgrantee, its personnel, contractors, suppliers, and lower-tier Subgrantees concerning or affecting performance of any aspect of the Subgrant, the Prime Award, and the Program, shall be made solely to WaterAid International and not directly to [PRIME NAME], USAID, or Cooperating Country officials. Geographic Code and Eligibility Rules for Procurement of Goods and Services Funds The authorized USAID Geographic Code for procurement of goods and services under this Cost Reimbursable Subgrant is TBD. Rules for eligibility for procurement of goods and services are found at Attachment 4, titled “USAID Eligibility of Goods and Services” for specific instructions on eligible items, eligible suppliers and documentation procedures. The cost of goods or services purchased which do not conform to the terms and conditions of this award will be considered unallowable. The Subgrantee will be required to refund to WaterAid all unallowable costs charged to this Cost Reimbursable Subgrant. Notices Any notice or request required or permitted to be given or made under this Cost Reimbursable Sub- Grant shall be in writing and in the English language. Such notice or request shall be deemed to be duly given or made when it shall have been delivered by hand, by registered or certified mail, by email or by facsimile to the party to which it is required or permitted to be given or made at such party’s addresses specified below: NAME EMAIL TITLE NAME EMAIL TITLE NAME EMAIL TITLE NAME EMAIL TITLE NAME EMAIL TITLE NAME EMAIL TITLE NAME EMAIL TITLE NAME EMAIL TITLE Publications and Media Release USAID shall be prominently acknowledged in all publications, videos or other information/media product funded or partially funded through this Subgrant, as outlined on the USAID website under ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. These requirements include the use of the USAID logo and the following language on technical reports and similar for program materials: States Agency for International Development, via [PROJECT NAME] implemented by WaterAid. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of WaterAid, [SUBRECIPIENT NAME], the U.S. Agency It is the responsibility of the Subgrantee to follow the most current guidelines, as posted on the USAID site and to address any questions to the WaterAid POC to ensure understanding and compliance. The Subgrantee shall adhere to Attachment 8 “Branding Strategy and Marking Plan.” Any materials to be published, including brochures, videos, posters, and technical reports should be shown to the WaterAid Country Director or his/her designee in draft format at least thirty (30) days before publication. WaterAid reserves the right to edit and provide feedback on technical content and style and to base provision of funding for the publication on WaterAid approval of technical content of program materials. As a condition of receipt of this Subgrant, marking with the USAID Identity of a size and prominence equivalent to or greater than the Subgrantee’s, other donor's or third parties is required. In the event the Subgrantee chooses not to require marking with its own identity or logo by the Subgrantee, WaterAid may, at its discretion, require marking by the Subgrantee with the USAID Identity. In the event Subgrant funds are used to underwrite the cost of publishing, any profits or royalties up to the amount of such cost shall be credited to the Subgrant. Except as otherwise provided in the terms and conditions of the Subgrant, the author or the Subgrantee is free to copyright any books, publications, or other copyrightable materials developed in the course of or under this Subgrant, but USAID reserves a royalty-free nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use the work for U.S. Government purposes. Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct WaterAid believes in fair and open competition and is committed to conducting its business fairly, impartially and in an ethical and proper manner. It is imperative that WaterAid employees, agents, Subgrantees, and representatives adhere to a particularly high ethical standard. WaterAid’s expectation is that the Subgrantee also will conduct its business fairly, impartially and in an ethical and proper manner. If Subgrantee has cause to believe that WaterAid or any employee or agent of WaterAid has acted improperly or unethically under this Subgrant, Subcontractor shall report such behavior to the WaterAid’s hotline, email at ▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. If a violation is related to fraud, waste, or misconduct (including bribery or gratuity violations) on a U.S. government contract or grant, the Subgrantee must promptly report the incident to WaterAid’s Director of Internal Audit (▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇).