Disaster Management & Recovery
In the wake of a disaster, affected communities face some of their most challenging times and are often supported by federal funds for recovery.
With decades of disaster management experience, scalable infrastructure, and innovative technology, EisnerAmper is a collaborative partner for state and local government entities, subrecipients, and not-for-profits. Organizations must design and implement efficient programs and mitigate program risk while ensuring disaster survivors receive the resources they need.
Our Disaster Recovery Approach
EisnerAmper professionals have led and contributed to disaster management projects for more than 20 years. Our technical capabilities in compliance, internal controls, and financial management position us as a trusted partner for entities and organizations navigating the complex disaster recovery landscape. Contact us to learn how we can support your disaster recovery efforts.
Recovery Planning & Execution Strategy
EisnerAmper strategically guides eligible state, local, and territorial government entities, nonprofits, hospitals, and individuals to efficiently access and utilize available federal funding. We provide the full scope of disaster consulting services, from cost recovery and pre-award to program launch and closeout, by carefully navigating federal and state regulatory requirements and program compliance requirements—all while working to fulfill the mission of the recovery program.
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Program Execution
With our experienced professionals, including disaster recovery specialists, accountants, auditors, financial analysts, project managers, grant managers, and other team members, we have the resources, capacity, and processes to immediately provide disaster recovery services and scale our team to meet program needs. Our goal is to develop strong communication and partnerships with our clients to compliantly manage and maximize federal funding to facilitate recovery.
Deep Experience in Federal Disaster Recovery Regulations
Our disaster recovery team is versed in the various federal regulations governing disasters and federal awards, including:
- FEMA Public Assistance
- FEMA Individual Assistance
- HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
- Uniform Guidance
- U.S. Treasury programs, including State and Fiscal Recovery, Capital Projects Fund, and housing programs
- Additional programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Tailored Disaster Recovery Services
- Program and policy design
- Grant administration of federal funds
- Financial management and funds disbursement administration
- Project management
- Training, communications, and change management
- Data analytics and public dashboards
- Case management, eligibility, and appeals
- Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)
- Control and risk advisory
- Anti-Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (AFWA)
- Subrecipient management
- Monitoring and compliance
- Eligibility/verification and duplication of benefits review
- Action Plan and Implementation Plan development
- Reporting
- HUD audit preparation
- FEMA and state application process
- Preliminary damage assessments (PDAs)
- Reimbursement tracking
- Performance of reconciling audits
- Assistance with submission to grant administrators
- Appeals support
- Grant closeout
Disaster Advisory Insights
Helpful content from municipal, state, and governmental agencies, as well as other outside sources.
