A compilation of resources related to 2 CFR 200 "Uniform Guidance"
Uniform Guidance
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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COGR Submits Letter to OMB on Uniform Guidance Revisions
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 major research universities and institutes, submits a detailed response to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed revisions to 2 CFR Parts 25, 170, 183, and particularly Part 200, which governs federal awards. COGR commends OMB’s efforts to improve clarity and reduce compliance burdens but emphasizes that many university
COGR Submits Joints Association Request to OMB for Extension on UG Comment Period
The Coalition of Higher Education Associations, representing a broad range of academic, research, and nonprofit organizations, submitted a formal request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 30-day extension to comment on proposed revisions to several key federal regulations governing grants (specifically 2 CFR 25, 170, 183, and 200). The coalition recognizes the significance of thes
COGR Submits Proposed FAQs on Uniform Guidance to OMB
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), an association representing major research universities, addressed to Mr. Gilbert Tran at the White House Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Federal Financial Management. Dated August 26, 2016, the letter provides a set of proposed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) intended to clarify sections of the Unifor
COGR Comments on Proposed Changes to HHS Adoption of UG
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 190 research universities and affiliated institutes, submitted comments addressing proposed changes by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to its implementation of the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance. COGR's letter focuses on a provision in the proposed rule that would restrict indirect cost
COGR & AIRI Submit Joint Letter on Procurement as Requested by OMB
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 190 major research universities and institutions, and the Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI), submitted a detailed analysis to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the administrative and cost implications of enforcing a $3,500 micro-purchase threshold for federally funded procurements. Based on survey
