Event Materials
February_2014_COGR_Meeting_Guest_Speaker
The document, authored by Norman Dong and delivered at the February 2014 COGR meeting, outlines the major reform efforts undertaken by the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) to streamline federal grant regulations, culminating in the release of the new Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). It reviews progress made in federal grant management, such as cleaner audits and reduced improper payment
February_2014_COGR_Meeting_Afternoon_Presentation_Administrative_Requirements
The document presents a comprehensive overview of the significant reforms introduced to the federal administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards, as consolidated in 2 CFR Part 200 — commonly referred to as the Uniform Guidance. These reforms, spearheaded by the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) and implemented across Circulars A-102, A-110, A
February_2014_COGR_Meeting_Afternoon_Presentation_Artie_Bienenstock
The document summarizes the findings and recommendations of the National Science Board’s Task Force on Administrative Burdens, presented by Dr. Artie Bienenstock at a February 2014 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting. The task force was charged with examining the administrative workload placed on federally funded researchers at U.S. colleges, universities, and non-profit institutions,
February_2014_COGR_Meeting_Afternoon_Presentation_Margaret_Drugovich
The report by Margaret Drugovich provides a detailed overview of a comprehensive compliance study conducted at Hartwick College, aimed at evaluating regulatory obligations and their impacts on the institution. The study was initiated to systematically identify all federal, state, local, and private entities that regulate the college, as well as the college staff responsible for meeting these requi
October_2013_COGR_Meeting_Report (1)
The October 2013 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) Meeting Report provides a detailed overview of ongoing developments and issues affecting research administration, university-industry relations, and federal grants management within higher education. Key discussions focused on grants reform, particularly the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) anticipated "Omni-Circular"
October_2013_COGR_Meeting_Agenda
The October 2013 meeting agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) outlines a two-day event scheduled at the Washington Marriott Hotel, focusing on current policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting research institutions. The meeting features sessions on significant federal policy updates, including revisions to the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide, ongo
October_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Morning_Presentation_-_Kennedy
The document outlines the agenda and key participants of an October 2013 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting focused on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) subaccounting and closeout policies. The session, held in Washington, D.C., aimed to guide institutions through the transition to new NIH financial requirements, emphasizing best practices and challenges experienced by several
October_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Morning_Presentation_-_Evon
The document details Michigan State University’s (MSU) participation as one of 36 early adopters in the implementation of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) new ACM$ funds management system. Prior to this transition, MSU managed funds for approximately 500 active NSF accounts with disbursements averaging $5.5 million per month, utilising a lump sum approach. The ACM$ implementation requi
October_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Morning_Presentation_-_Peloso
The document, authored by Missy Peloso of the University of Pennsylvania's Office of Research Services and presented at the October 2013 COGR Meeting, outlines the institution’s preparations and procedures related to the NIH’s conversion to subaccount management for federal research awards. Previously, the university managed pooled drawdowns on a daily basis and submitted quarterly LOC (Lette
October_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Morning_Presentation_-_Gindhart
The document is a presentation by Joe Gindhart from the October 2013 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting, focused on the transition to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) subaccount system at Washington University in St. Louis. It provides an overview of key NIH notices and revised timelines related to the subaccount transition, which requires the use of new subaccounts for tracki
