Event Materials
National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General OIG Update: February 2018 Meeting
The document provides an update on the activities and focus areas of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Inspector General (OIG) as of February 2018, detailing changes in audit practices, ongoing and planned audits, significant findings, and outcomes of recent investigative actions. The OIG has shifted its audit process to concentrate more on risk areas, increasing both the number and
Committee Reports & Updates: February 2018 Meeting
The document provides a detailed account of the Committee Reports and Updates from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting held in Washington, DC, on February 22, 2018. Key discussions included the ongoing search for a new COGR president, with a goal to announce the selection by October 2018, and updates on initiatives such as the Nonprofit Funder-Research Institution Partnership Work
Working Through Frenzy in Washington: February 2018 Meeting
The document summarizes discussions from a COGR meeting held in Washington, DC, in October 2017 and February 2018, focusing on the turbulent political and policy environment in Washington and its implications for research institutions—particularly schools and programs of public health. It highlights the challenging federal climate, including frequent agency funding threats and budget cuts, and the
The Academia-Industry-Government Innovation Cycle: February 2018 Meeting
The document, delivered by Jeannette M. Wing at the Council on Governmental Relations, explores the critical and intertwined roles that academia, industry, and government play in driving innovation, particularly in the realm of information technology. Using historical developments and major market impacts in computing as context, it illustrates how fundamental research in academia, coupled with go
The EU GDPR: Implications for U.S. Universities and Academic Medical Centers: February 2018 Meeting
This document provides a thorough analysis of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implications for U.S. universities and academic medical centers (AMCs). With the GDPR’s enforcement from May 25, 2018, data privacy requirements have become more stringent and possess a notably broader extraterritorial reach compared to the previous Data Protection Directive. The re
February 2018 Meeting Agenda
The document outlines the agenda and logistics for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 22-23, 2018 at the Washington Marriott Hotel. It provides detailed information on hotel reservations, registration protocols, and refund policies, emphasizing the requirement for timely action to secure accommodations and refunds. The event's agenda features a series
Open Issues with Federal Subawards & Subrecipient Monitoring : October 2017 Meeting
The document authored by Pamela Webb for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) in October 2017 outlines several unresolved challenges associated with federal subawards and subrecipient monitoring. Key issues addressed include the establishment and application of de minimis Facilities & Administrative (F&A) rates, particularly for for-profit entities and those with expired rates. The
Public Access Meeting Presentation: October 2017 Meeting
The document outlines recent initiatives and discussions regarding public access to scientific research, particularly emphasizing efforts led by federal agencies such as the NIH and NSF, in collaboration with groups like AAU and APLU. A central theme is the advancement of open science, focusing on making research results more available, accessible, and usable. The distinction between open access a
Meet the Costing Committee: Current Issues 2017
The document outlines the agenda and key topics addressed by the Costing Committee at a meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) in October 2017, comprising representatives from major research universities. The committee, led by members from institutions such as Alabama, Harvard, Northwestern, and others, discussed a variety of current financial and compliance issues relevant to res
