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UNIFORM GUIDANCE

In December 2014, OMB together with Federal awarding agencies issued an interim final rule to implement the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). This guidance and implementing regulations delivers on President Obama’s second term management agenda and his first term directives under Executive Order 13520, the February 28, 2011 Presidential Memorandum, and the objectives laid out in OMB Memorandum M-13-17 to better target financial risks and better direct resources to achieve evidence-based outcomes. The final guidance, originally published December 26, 2013 (available at 78 FR 78589) simultaneously improves performance, transparency, and oversight for Federal awards. The COFAR will measure the impact of this guidance as described under M-14-17.

Questions about the Uniform Guidance? Check the Frequently Asked Questions, and then our Training page.

The Latest:

Roundtable with Federal and Non-Federal Stakeholders on Proposed Uniform Guidance

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Introducing the Uniform Guidance: Improving Outcomes by Reducing Red Tape for Financial Assistance

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Uniform Guidance Promising Practices in Implementation

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