COGR Update
October 2012 Update
The October 2012 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a detailed overview of ongoing federal policy developments affecting research institutions, particularly in the context of grants administration, regulatory compliance, and research funding. Key topics include delays in the anticipated revisions to OMB Circular A-21, ongoing efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on r
May 2016 Update
The COGR May 2016 Update addresses a wide range of regulatory, policy, and compliance issues relevant to research institutions, with a focus on federal grant management, procurement standards, audit requirements, and evolving legislative and regulatory landscapes. The report highlights ongoing interactions with federal agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of
May 2016 Update
The May 2016 Update provides a comprehensive overview of recent federal policy developments affecting research administration in higher education, including updates on procurement standards, Uniform Guidance implementation, single audit requirements, Affordable Care Act compliance, and regulatory reforms. The report discusses ongoing dialogues and negotiations with federal agencies such as HHS, OM
COGR's November 2025 Update
The November 2025 COGR Update details the resumption of federal research operations following a prolonged government shutdown, highlights key policy initiatives including significant deregulatory actions (OMB Memo M-25-36) and upcoming changes to federal research compliance and funding structures, and introduces new resources such as a redesigned COGR website and practical guidance for technology
COGR_August_2015_Update (3)
The COGR August 2015 Update provides a detailed overview of significant regulatory, policy, and compliance developments affecting research institutions, particularly in the areas of federal grant administration, labor law, and compliance issues. Central topics include updates on the implementation of the OMB Uniform Guidance, with an emphasis on procurement standards and conflict of interest polic
October_2015_Update (1)
The October 2015 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a comprehensive overview of current federal regulatory, compliance, and administrative issues impacting research institutions. Key topics addressed include the ongoing implementation and interpretation of Uniform Guidance, particularly concerning procurement standards, compensation documentation, F&A cost issues
