 This section covers the actual management , or handling , of funds pertaining to a federal program , specifically on how federal assistance is distributed to recipients and how recipients manage the funds until disbursement . The actual transfer of funds , commonly referred to as “ drawdowns ” , is usually done electronically by requesting the funds to the federal agency via website or a network . The funds are automatically transferred from the US Department of Treasury to the recipient ’ s bank account . Federal assistance for program operations is provided to recipients usually by one of two methods , also called “ funding techniques ” : by either advances of funds or by reimbursement of funds . 
