Event Materials
June_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Afternoon_Presentation_-_Bernard_Kritzer
The document is a detailed presentation delivered by Bernard Kritzer, Director of the Office of Exporter Services at the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, during the June 2013 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting. It outlines the U.S. government's concerns and regulatory framework regarding the export and transfer of sensitive technologies, particularly
February_2013_Meeting_Agenda
The document outlines the agenda and logistical details for the February 2013 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), held at the Washington Marriott Hotel on February 21-22, 2013. The agenda includes a series of sessions relevant to university research administration, focusing on topics such as challenges in contract negotiations with industry and federal partners, anticipated gu
February_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Morning_Presentation_-_Mary_Lee_Brown
The document is a presentation by Mary Lee Brown from February 2013, delivered at a COGR meeting, that examines key aspects of the Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance on Audit Requirements (Subchapter G, pages 135–163), which consolidates Circulars A-133 and A-50. The guidance aims to enhance federal agency oversight, targeting improper payments, waste, fraud, and abuse by increasing the efficiency and
February_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Morning_Presentation_-_Cynthia_Hope-Jim_Luther
The February 2013 COGR meeting presentation by Cynthia Hope and James Luther provided an in-depth analysis of the proposed Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance Cost Principles, with a particular focus on Subchapter F. The presenters outlined the enduring themes of allocability, reasonableness, and consistency in cost principles, while noting persistent terminology inconsistencies
February_2013_COGR_Meeting_-_Thursday_Morning_Presentation_Michael_Ludwig
The document, presented by Michael Ludwig at the February 2013 COGR meeting, provides an analytical overview of proposed changes and clarifications to federal administrative requirements affecting grant management. Ludwig organizes his assessment into three categories: positive ("Good"), negative ("Bad"), and uncertain ("Unknown") impacts of the new provisions. Highli
February_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Morning_Presentation_-_David_Kennedy
The document is a summary of a presentation delivered by David Kennedy at the February 2013 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting in Washington, D.C. The primary focus is the Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance, a comprehensive federal initiative aimed at consolidating and updating grant management regulations previously outlined in various OMB circulars (such as A-21, A-110, and A-133). The
February_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_AFternoon_Presentation_-_Danny_Werfel
The presentation by Danny Werfel at the February 2013 Council on Governmental Relations meeting focuses on federal grant reform initiatives led by the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) for fiscal years 2013-2015. Established in 2011, COFAR aims to provide strategic leadership and policy direction to improve the management and effectiveness of federal grants. Key priorities include enh
February_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_AFternoon_Presentation_-_Danny_Werfel
The document presents a summary of a February 2013 presentation by Danny Werfel addressing priorities and ongoing reforms of the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) for fiscal years 2013-2015. COFAR, established in 2011, aims to enhance the management and oversight of federal grant dollars through improved policy guidance, standardized business processes, data transparency, workforce tr
February_2013_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Afternoon_Presentation_-_Sequestration (1)
The February 2013 COGR meeting presentation addressed the immediate and long-term implications of federal budget sequestration on research funding, particularly for universities and research institutions. At the time, sequestration—the automatic, across-the-board cuts to discretionary federal spending—remained in force, despite a temporary reprieve delaying its implementation. The presentation out
February_2013_COGR_Meeting_Friday_Morning_Presentation_-_Sally_Rockey
The document presents a detailed overview of the challenges and recommendations regarding the sustainability and diversity of the U.S. biomedical research workforce, as discussed in Sally J. Rockey's February 2013 presentation to the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). Dr. Rockey identifies key issues facing the current biomedical research training landscape, including prolonged trainin
