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Instructions for Federal Financial Assistance Program Analysis in Support of M-25-13
RESCINDED: The document provides a detailed and comprehensive inventory of federal programs that offer financial assistance across nearly every major U.S. government department and agency. Its primary purpose is to guide federal agencies in systematically analyzing, reporting, and submitting information on these programs in accordance with Memorandum M-25-13 and related Office of Management
OMB QA M-25-13 (RESCINDED)
The document communicates guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Orders, specifically instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause, where legally permissible, grant, loan, or federal financial assistance programs implicated by these orders. Programs affected relate to directives such as curtailing certain diversity,
NSF Responses to Questions Raised during COGR Presentation
The document provides detailed responses from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to queries raised during a COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) presentation regarding Foreign Financial Disclosure Requirements (FFDR) and the TRUST framework. Clarifications include that only institutions meeting the Higher Education Act’s definition of an institution of higher education (IHE)—typically degre
Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice: February 2023 Meeting
The document outlines the U.S. federal government’s comprehensive framework for scientific integrity, as developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittee on Scientific Integrity. The framework sets out clear objectives to strengthen a culture of scientific integrity across federal agencies, emphasizing
Research Security and Responsible Internationalization: February 2023 Meeting
The presentation by Rebecca Keiser, Chief of Research Security, Strategy & Policy at the National Science Foundation, addresses recent developments and ongoing efforts to enhance research security and responsible international collaboration in the U.S. research community. The document provides an overview of the timeline for implementing key aspects of research security, particularly in respon
Overview of DARPA’s Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) and Senior/Key Personnel Foreign Influence Risk Rubric
Overview of DARPA’s Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) and Senior/Key Personnel Foreign Influence Risk Rubric DARPA officials Wes Bennett, Director, Contracts Management Office and Kevin Flaherty, Assist. Director, Policy; Oversight, Security; Intelligence Directorate will provide an overview of DARPA’s CFIP.
SAM.gov Integration Updates and Demo for COGR
To access the presentation recording and FAQ document, click here.
Disclosure Policies and Recommended Practices for the Research Enterprise: February 2021 Meeting
The document, issued in February 2021 by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, outlines disclosure policies and recommended practices designed to safeguard the integrity and security of the U.S. research enterprise while promoting principled international collaboration. It highlights the critical role of transparency, full disclosure, and robust organizational policies in counte
Track Changes Version of Proposed Revisions to Uniform Guidance – January 22, 2020
The document provides an extensive, authoritative framework for the administration, management, and oversight of federal awards to non-federal entities, principally through revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR). Its primary aim is to advance government priorities, such as the President’s Management Agenda and the Results-Oriented Accountability for Grants initiative, by r
Direct sponsor funding to affiliated entities for international activity: October 2019 Meeting
The document, authored by William Ferreira, Partner at Hogan Lovells, examines the legal, administrative, and strategic considerations associated with direct sponsor funding to affiliated overseas entities, as opposed to the traditional “unified” model in which such entities are integral extensions of US universities. It highlights growing trends, such as the PEPFAR program's push for channel
