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OIG recommends BBG insert the following language in all grants and attachments, cooperative agreements, and other Federal assistance awards: “Consistent with 2 CFR §200.113, applicants and recipients must disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors, with a copy to the cognizant Grants Officer, all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or illegal gratuities potentially affecting the Federal award. Sub-recipients must disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the OIG and to the prime recipient (pass-through entity) all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or illegal gratuities potentially affecting the Federal award. Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the remedies described in §200.338 Remedies for noncompliance, including suspension or debarment. Disclosures must be sent to: U.S. Department of State Office of Inspector General, P.O. Bo