COGR Update
COGR June 2018 Update
The June 2018 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a comprehensive overview of recent federal policy developments, regulatory changes, and emerging issues pertinent to research institutions. The document highlights COGR’s engagement with the President’s Management Agenda (PMA), emphasizing the potential for partnership with the federal government to streamline administ
COGR May 2018 Update Now Available
The May 2018 Update from COGR provides an extensive overview of federal policy developments and their implications for research institutions. The update addresses the Administration’s President’s Management Agenda (PMA), which emphasizes modernization of federal operations through improved information technology, data transparency, and workforce capabilities, and highlights opportunities for engag
Fall 2010 Update
The Fall 2010 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a detailed overview of policy developments and institutional responses relevant to research universities and federal research funding. A notable focus is the ongoing Stanford v. Roche Supreme Court case, in which the U.S. Solicitor General supports the university position regarding Bayh-Dole Act patent rights, underlin
February 2018 Update
The February 2018 Update from COGR provides an extensive overview of significant developments affecting research institutions, particularly in relation to federal funding, compliance, and regulatory changes emanating from Washington, DC. The report highlights the continuing uncertainty in the federal policy environment, touching on the administration's previous efforts to cap Facilities &
COGR October Update Now Available
The October 2017 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) offers an extensive overview of current federal policy, regulatory, and compliance developments affecting research institutions. Central topics include the federal administration's ongoing efforts to reduce Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost rates and the continued, coordinated advocacy from key associations u
COGR September 2017 Update Now Available
The September 2017 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a detailed overview of developments impacting federally funded research administration and compliance in the United States. Key highlights include the appointment of new leadership at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), extensive advocacy efforts by COGR and allied organizations to prevent reductions in Fac
COGR May 2017 Update Now Available
The May 2017 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a comprehensive overview of significant federal policy developments affecting research universities and institutions. The report highlights the deep concerns raised by the proposed FY2018 federal budget, particularly the substantial cuts to research funding at NIH and NSF and a proposed cap on reimbursement for indirect
COGR February 2017 Update Now Available
The COGR February 2017 Update provides an extensive overview of recent developments affecting federally funded research compliance, administration, and regulatory matters for academic and research institutions. The document covers a wide range of topics, including updates on the Uniform Guidance’s Single Audit requirements, negotiation and implementation challenges regarding procurement standards—
December 2016 Update Now Available
The December 2016 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a thorough account of recent legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting research institutions, especially in the realm of federal grants administration and compliance. Key highlights include the successful increase of the micro-purchase threshold (MPT) to $10,000 for universities and research organi
