M. Disallowed Costs: In determining the amount of the payment, the Department will exclude all UPWP

[SPECIAL_EMERGENCY] Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board Meeting · 2026-05-05 · agenda_item

This item concerns a financial agreement between the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Department regarding costs associated with the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The Department will not pay for costs incurred by the MPO before the agreement's start date, costs not in the approved budget, or costs for services not approved in writing. If audits find ineligible work for which the MPO was reimbursed, the Department can deduct those amounts from future payments. The MPO must also repay the Department for any amounts that become ineligible due to the MPO's actions or omissions, such as missing or incomplete documentation. This process is currently under review as part of an agreement. While no direct construction work is described, this agreement impacts financial management and oversight of planning activities. Businesses involved in providing services or goods under the UPWP should be aware of these financial terms and ensure all contractual and documentation requirements are met to avoid disallowed costs. Early engagement with the MPO regarding UPWP activities may be beneficial to understand compliance requirements.