[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 7, Volume 11] [Revised as of January 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 7CFR1775.19] [Page 997] TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE CHAPTER XVII--RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 1775--TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING GRANTS--Table of Contents Sec. 1775.19 Fidelity bond. Prior to the advancing of funds, the grantee will provide fidelity bond coverage for the positions of persons entrusted with the receipt and disbursement of its funds and the custody of valuable property. The amount of the bond will be at least equal to the maximum amount of monies that the grantee will have on hand at any one time for technical assistance and/or training provided in accordance with the Grant Agreement. Unless prohibited by State Law, the United States, acting through the Agency, will be named as co-obligee in the bond. The bond must be obtained from a company listed in Department of Treasury Circular 570, as amended. Form RD 440-24, ``Position Fidelity Schedule Bond Declarations,'' may be used. A certified power-of-attorney with effective date will be attached to the bond.