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EAP Policy Manual FFY24 Chapter 12 Communication, Information and Reports Page 4 inventory was purchased, type that statement into the “Service Provider Note” box on the Final FSR. • An Expenditure Detail Report. The Service Provider must be able to produce a reconciliation of cash draws and expenditures upon Commerce’s request. The reconciliation must identify each cash payment received, dates received, and the corresponding monthly total of FSR expenditures reported for the grant. Call your PPA with questions about the closeout process. Submit the Final Closeout Package via email to eap.mail@state.mn.us. Federal Leveraging Incentive Fund Since 1991 states have occasionally had the opportunity to participate in the federal LIHEAP’s Leveraging Incentive Program, which rewards states with supplemental funds for acquiring non- federal energy resources for low-income households. Leveraging Incentive funds are awarded to states using their own or other non-federal resources to supplement or leverage federal LIHEAP dollars. Leveraging funds are not available from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) every program year. However, when Leveraging funds are available, Commerce submits a report quantifying the amount of resources leveraged by EAP Service Providers, energy vendors, and community partners in the State of Minnesota. HHS awards leveraging incentive funds to states on a formula basis using the report. Determining Leveraged Resources If HHS notifies Commerce that Leveraging funds are available, Commerce will mail Leveraging Surveys to EAP Service Providers, energy vendors, non-profits, social services, and governmental agencies asking for information on nonfederal funds that were used to assist LIHEAP eligible households. The Leveraging Surveys includes a description of the allowable leveraging activity, fund amounts, and number of households served. There are three types of leveraging surveys: EAP Service Provider & Community Partner Leveraging Survey Form, Delivered Fuel Vendor Leveraging Survey Form, and Connected Utility Leveraging Survey Form. The report includes activities conducted in the previous Federal Fiscal Year. Three categories of resources and benefits can count as leveraged funds: • Cash. • The value of home energy discounts and waivers. • The value of third party in-kind contributions.