Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 05, 2026

Title 7 - Agriculture last revised: Oct 29, 2026
§ 4280.260 - Reporting requirements.

Recipients are required to submit reports on financial status and performance, as described below.

(a) Financial reports. Financial reports must be submitted using Form SF-425 and any additional information specified in the Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA).

(1) Semi-annual. Semi-annual financial reports are due 30 calendar days after the reporting period ends, or as directed by 2 CFR 200.328(c). The reporting periods are October 1-March 31 and April 1-September 30.

(2) Final. A final financial report is due 120 calendar days after the Period of Performance ends, or the Project is completed, whichever occurs sooner, or as directed by 2 CFR 200.328(c).

(b) Performance report. Performance reports must include the information specified in the FAA. Typically, performance reports are required to include a description of the objective(s) for the reporting period; whether the objective(s) were met and if not, what action is being taken to ensure the objective(s) is met during the next reporting period; and all written work product(s) such as copies of Energy Audits, Renewable Energy Site Assessments, Resource Assessments, and Feasibility Studies to demonstrate that the objective was carried out.

(1) Semi-annual. Semi-annual performance reports are due 30 calendar days after the reporting period ends, or as directed by 2 CFR 200.329(c). The reporting periods are October 1-March 31 and April 1-September 30.

(2) Final. A final performance report is due 120 calendar days after the Period of Performance ends, or the Project is completed, whichever occurs sooner, or as directed by 2 CFR 200.329(c).

authority: 7 U.S.C. 1989(a), 5 U.S.C. 301,7.S.C. 8107, 7 U.S.C. 2008s.
source: 70 FR 41303, July 18, 2005, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 7 CFR 4280.260