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Posted by on Dec 19, 2014

And the Supercircular is Here

2 CFR 200 26 Dec 2014 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the interim joint rule implementing the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) in the Federal Register today.  This action ensures that the Supercircular takes effect on schedule on December 26.  OMB did not indicate any surprises in its release – the bulk […]

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Posted by on Dec 15, 2014

The Supercircular is Coming, the Supercircular is Coming!

In less than two weeks, the much discussed planned changes to Federal grants administration become reality. On December 26, 2014, 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Guidance: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements – will apply to all new Federal awards.  The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Federal awarding agencies are expected […]

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Posted by on Nov 3, 2014

This Week in Grants News

“This Week in Grants News” is a resource Management Concepts provides to keep you informed of important grants-related news from the week. Hatch Act Do’s and Don’ts For Federal Employees The Washington Post provides a refresher on the allowable and illegal activities under the Hatch Act  for the Federal workforce.   COFAR Webinar The Council […]

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Posted by on Oct 20, 2014

This Week in Grants News

“This Week in Grants News” is a resource Management Concepts provides to keep you informed of important grants-related news from the week. OMB Official Speaks to the Grants Professional Association (GPA) Gil Tran from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) spoke to the GPA annual conference in Portland, Oregon last week. Tran discussed how […]

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Posted by on Sep 29, 2014

Countdown to the Supercircular: The Latest Information about the Uniform Guidance

On December 26, 2014, the Uniform Guidance will be applicable to all new Federal grants. The Uniform Guidance, sometimes referred to as the “Supercircular” or “Omni Circular,” contains nearly 100 changes to grants administration and audit requirements for Federal awards.  To help prepare non-Federal entities to comply with the Uniform Guidance, the Office of Management […]

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