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Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Uniform Guidance
The "Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Uniform Guidance," prepared by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), serves as a comprehensive resource for institutions to understand, prepare for, and implement the significant changes in the OMB's August 2020 revision to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (
FUNDING SOURCES FOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES (Addendum to Finances of Research Universities – June 2014)
This document, issued by the Council on Governmental Relations in July 2020, provides an overview of the funding sources available to research universities in the context of the profound challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic downturn. It highlights that institutions across all types—public and private, with or without medical schools—are facing a deep financial cris
Furlough Programs and Implications for Financial Research Compliance (Updated)
COGR provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial and compliance implications of implementing furlough programs at higher education and research institutions, particularly in response to the budgetary pressures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines key considerations such as federal cost principles under 2 CFR 200, the treatment of different funding scenarios, split-funded empl
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19’s Impact on Federal Awards (Version 2.0)
The document provides a comprehensive update on federal funding agency guidance and flexibilities in response to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has directed federal agencies to provide short-term administrative and financial relief, although implementation of these flexibilities varies by agency. Some agencies, such as the NIH, have permi
Track Changes Version of Proposed Revisions to Uniform Guidance – January 22, 2020
The document provides an extensive, authoritative framework for the administration, management, and oversight of federal awards to non-federal entities, principally through revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR). Its primary aim is to advance government priorities, such as the President’s Management Agenda and the Results-Oriented Accountability for Grants initiative, by r
COGR February 2019 Meeting Report
The February 28-March 1, 2019 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) addressed a broad spectrum of issues affecting research institutions, with a strong emphasis on science and security. The report outlines growing federal concerns related to foreign influence on U.S. research, particularly regarding the potential for illicit transfer or misuse of sensitive data and intellectual p
