A compilation of resources related to 2 CFR 200 "Uniform Guidance"
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Examines policies, practices, and implementation of the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).
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Uniform Guidance Revisions—Then, Now and When October 2025
A summary from COGR's October 2025 membership meeting of updates to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Compliance Supplement affecting research institutions’...
Uniform Guidance Update & COGR’s “Look” Series (5th Look): October 2024 Meeting
The referenced document outlines a comprehensive update on the Uniform Guidance revisions by COGR as part of its ongoing “Look” Series, culminating in a session held...
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Uniform Guidance Revisions—Then, Now and When October 2025
A summary from COGR's October 2025 membership meeting of updates to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Compliance Supplement affecting research institutions’ management of federal awards, as well as potential issues in future F&A cost reimbursement models.
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A compilation of resources related to 2 CFR 200 "Uniform Guidance"
March 2025 Update
The March 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of the complex and rapidly changing federal research environment, detailing the significant impact of recent policy shifts, executive orders, and administrative actions on research institutions. It highlights escalating regulatory burdens, funding disruptions, and compliance challenges, as well as the association’s advocacy for pragmatic implementati
COGR February 2025 Update
The February 2025 COGR Update provides a detailed account of significant regulatory, policy, and administrative changes impacting U.S. research institutions, driven largely by executive orders from the Administration that restrict DEI programs, roll back regulations, and alter research funding and compliance practices. It highlights widespread operational disruptions, legal challenges over reduced
COGR Submits Response to Health and Human Services Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 220 U.S. research universities and institutes, submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the department’s interim final rule implementing the updated Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. COGR acknowledged the complexity of HHS’s dual-phased implementation—initial a
Uniform Guidance Update & COGR’s “Look” Series (5th Look): October 2024 Meeting
The referenced document outlines a comprehensive update on the Uniform Guidance revisions by COGR as part of its ongoing “Look” Series, culminating in a session held on October 24, 2024. Led by key COGR directors and supported by a diverse workgroup from prominent research institutions, the presentation reviews the progression of COGR’s analyses—starting from initial assessments and member feedbac
Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
The “Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance,” prepared by COGR, serves as a comprehensive resource for institutions preparing to comply with the revised Uniform Guidance (2 CFR part 200) effective October 1, 2024. The Guide presents key changes institution leaders must understand and implement, stemming from the 2024 revisions in federal requiremen
COGR Responds to OMB's Invitation to Provide Comments and Technical Corrections to Address Select Items in the Recently Released OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
This comment letter offers detailed comments and proposed technical corrections to the OMB’s updated Uniform Grant Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, set to take effect October 1, 2024. The letter highlights COGR's recommendations on timely implementation of new thresholds for equipment and subawards, urges reconsideration of changes regarding fixed amount awards, and advocates for the rea
OMB Advance Questions: June 2024 Meeting
The document presents a series of detailed, advance questions directed at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning recent changes and updates to federal grant administration guidance, particularly with respect to cost principles, indirect costs, and award management. The queries reflect both constructive feedback and concerns from institutional stakeholders about the practical implicat
Second Look: Final OMB Guidance on FFA
The document provides a comprehensive review of the latest Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, focusing particularly on the revisions released in April 2024 and their implications for institutions engaged in federally funded research and financial assistance. The presentation, led by experts from several prominent universities and the Council on Governm
