Policy Perspective
Federal_Funding_Agency_Limitations_on_Cost_Reimbursement
The document, authored by the COGR Costing Committee, addresses the issue of inconsistent and arbitrary federal agency limitations on cost reimbursement for research conducted at U.S. universities and affiliated institutions. The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing leading research universities, highlights how such inconsistencies—where agencies impose funding restrictions beyon
Federal_Funding_Agency_Limitations_on_Cost_Reimbursement_Appendix
The document, authored by the COGR Costing Committee and published in 2010, provides a detailed analysis of various arbitrary cost reimbursement policies imposed by federal funding agencies that impact research institutions’ ability to recover full costs associated with federally funded research and projects. It highlights specific examples from multiple agencies, such as NIH, NSF, NASA, the Depar
University_and_Veterans_Joint_Appointments
This document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations, examines the complexities and federal policy considerations involved in joint faculty appointments between universities—particularly academic medical centers (AMCs)—and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The report outlines challenges associated with compensation, effort reporting, and compliance when faculty hold appointments
DCA_Best_Practices_Manual_-_COGR_Interpretations_December_2007
The "DCA Best Practices Manual – COGR Interpretations" is a thorough analysis prepared by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to assist universities and research institutions in developing and negotiating Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost rate proposals. The document interprets and responds to the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Cost Allocation (
COMPENSATION_EFFORT_COMMITMENTS_AND_CERTIFICATION
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a comprehensive review of the policies and practices governing compensation, effort commitments, and certification in the administration of federally sponsored research funds at universities and research institutions. Against the backdrop of evolving federal regulations—particularly OMB Circular A-21—and heightened fe
COMPENSATION_EFFORT_COMMITMENTS_AND_CERTIFICATION_Executive_Overview
This document, prepared by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a comprehensive analysis of salary compensation, effort commitments, and certification policies and practices at research institutions in the context of federal regulations. Prompted by significant audit findings and settlements involving millions of dollars, the report addresses concerns about compliance and oversig
CODB_Inventory
The Council on Government Relations (COGR) compiled this "Cost of Doing Business Study: Compliance Initiative Inventory" to systematically document the range and prevalence of compliance-related initiatives and associated costs faced by research institutions. The inventory, based on respondent feedback from multiple institutions (tracked via color-coded responses), encompasses a broad sp
CODB_Table_of_Contents
The CODB (Cost of Doing Business) document, authored by COGR and published in 2003, provides a comprehensive study of the escalating administrative costs faced by research institutions over the preceding decade. The report commences with an executive summary and introduction, outlining significant regulatory and operational developments impacting universities and research organizations. It builds
Report_of_the_Working_Group_on_The_Cost_of_Doing_Business
The report by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) examines the rising incremental compliance costs faced by U.S. universities in response to new and expanding federal regulations pertaining to research activities, as measured from 2000 to 2005. Despite the need for sophisticated compliance infrastructures to uphold federal requirements—such as protections for human subjects, environmental
DHHS_&_PHS_Policies_on_Research_Misconduct_Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Public Health Service (PHS) finalized its Policies on Research Misconduct in May 2005, establishing comprehensive guidelines and procedures for institutions receiving PHS support and for PHS itself to address allegations of research misconduct. The policy, codified in 42 CFR Part 93 and effective June 16, 2005, aligns PHS regulations with the Feder
