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DOJ Guidance to Award Recipients Impacted by COVID-19: Short Term Relief for Various Administrative, Financial Management, and Audit Requirements
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) issued guidance on March 21, 2020, to provide short-term administrative, financial management, and audit relief to grant recipients impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the OMB Memorandum M-20-17, OJP outlined temporary flexibilities for award recipients, including the suspension of some prior approval requirements and
NASA COVID 19 Memo: Preserving Readiness of the Space Industrial Base and Mission Operational Readiness due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation
The memorandum from NASA, dated March 24, 2020, addresses the contractor community in response to the operational challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasizing the safety and wellbeing of the NASA workforce, the document outlines measures being taken to preserve both mission readiness and the stability of the space industrial base. NASA facilities operating under mandatory telework di
OJP Grantee Update #1 COVID-19 Impacts
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) notified grantees of operational adjustments in response to COVID-19, implementing maximum telework for staff and maintaining all systems and services remotely. The Grants Payment Request System (GPRS) will continue processing requests, while on-site grant monitoring will shift to remote methods or be postponed, subject to grantee capacity. Guidance was provide
DHHS Memorandum on COVID-19
The memorandum issued by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) on March 14, 2020, provides guidance to contracting officials on managing potential impacts of COVID-19 on federal contracts and contractor performance. Emphasizing the priority of workforce health and safety while maintaining the department’s mission, the document instructs contracting officials to maintain open lines of
Procurement NASA: Assistant Administrator for Procurement Message on Coronavirus
The document is an official message from NASA’s Assistant Administrator for Procurement, addressing the contractor community regarding measures in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic as of March 10, 2020. NASA emphasizes that while operations remain open, enhanced telework options are being implemented to prioritize the health and safety of staff, which is considered fundamental to the orga
M-20-11: Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Fed ral Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The memorandum issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on March 9, 2020, outlines a series of temporary administrative relief measures for recipients and applicants of federal financial assistance directly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Recognizing the challenges posed by the pandemic, the OMB authorizes federal agencies to exercise flexibility and grant certain exceptions under t
The Federal R&D Budget Outlook: February 2020 Meeting
The document, authored by Matt Hourihan for the Council on Government Relations and published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, provides a detailed analysis of the outlook for the US federal research and development (R&D) budget in fiscal year 2020 and beyond. It examines budget proposals and appropriations for major science and technology agencies, including the Depa
Proposed Revisions to the Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Subtitle A‐ OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements
The proposed revisions to Title 2 Subtitle A of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR) concerning OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements represent a strategic shift toward results-oriented accountability, as outlined in the President’s Management Agenda (PMA). The revisions aim to improve stewardship of federal grant funding, ensuring that expenditures yield tangible value for the American public
HEA Section 117 Reporting: February 2020 Meeting
The document outlines key information regarding Higher Education Act (HEA) Section 117 reporting requirements related to disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts by U.S. colleges and universities. Contributors to the discussion include Lynette Arias from the University of Washington, Sarah Spreitzer from the American Council on Education, Stephanie Gold from Hogan Lovells, and Mike Poterala from
COGR Joins Association Letter to Department of Education on Free Inquiry
The document comprises a formal letter and accompanying legal memorandum from a coalition of leading higher education associations, addressed to Secretary Betsy DeVos in response to the Department of Education’s January 2020 proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on free inquiry and the rights of student organizations. The signatories express general support for the promotion of free speech and academic freed
