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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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2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance Readiness Guide
The "Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Uniform Guidance," prepared by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), is a comprehensive resource aimed at helping institutions navigate and implement the significant revisions made to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200), effective November 12, 2020.
Uniform Guidance Panel Discussion: October 2020 Meeting
The document summarizes the key discussions and outcomes from the COGR Uniform Guidance Panel held on October 22, 2020, focusing on significant revisions to the Uniform Guidance regulations (2 CFR) impacting research administration and compliance for federally funded awards. The panel, consisting of senior research administrators from prominent U.S. universities and COGR leadership, addressed chan
Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Uniform Guidance
The "Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Uniform Guidance," prepared by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), serves as a comprehensive resource for institutions to understand, prepare for, and implement the significant changes in the OMB's August 2020 revision to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (
COGR Submits Letter to OMB on 2 CFR 200.216
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) submitted a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) addressing concerns regarding the implementation of prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, as outlined in revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 following Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). While COGR acknowledges the importance of
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
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions: Uniform Guidance July 2017
This document, issued by the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) in July 2017, is a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to clarify the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200), commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. Serving as supplemental guidance, the docum
