Focusing on New York, this document begins by providing information on the funding cycles and application processes for federal and state grant programs as well as special legislative projects. Five forms with accompanying information on the form's purpose, submittal time, and special instructions are included: (1) Proposed Budget for the Operation of a Federal or State Project (FS-10); (2) Request for Funds for a Federal or State Project (FS-25); (3) Request for Out-of-State Travel Approval for a Federal or State Project (FS-60); (4) Proposed Amendment for a Federal or State Project (FS-10-A); and (5) Final Project Expenditure Report (FS-10-F). Audit guidelines are presented with respect to general criteria, specific costs, and audit procedures. Appended are forms for requesting audit information and for audit verification. (CLA)