Why did OMB develop the uniform guidance?
The reforms that comprise the Uniform Guidance aim to reduce the administrative burden on award recipients and, at the same time, guard against the risk of waste and misuse of Federal funds.
What is OMB uniform guidance?
In plain English, the Uniform Guidance is simply a set of authoritative rules and regulations about federal grants from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This “guidance” is designed to keep everyone in the federal grants community – Congress, grant-making agencies, and applicants – on the same page.
When did uniform guidance go into effect?
The objectives of the most recent updates to the Uniform Guidance were to modernize reporting for federal grant recipients, reduce administrative burden, and to clarify areas of misinterpretations. The effective date of the Uniform Guidance revisions is November 12, 2020, with a few caveats and exceptions.
What does the uniform guidance apply to?
all new grant awards
Answer: The Uniform Guidance applies to all new grant awards and non-competing continuations (NCCs) made on or after 12/26/2014 (see 2 CFR § 200.110). The Uniform Guidance also applies to any administrative actions or supplements made to those awards that were made on or after 12/26/2014.
What establishes uniform procedures for federal agencies?
The Administrative Procedure Act
The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is a federal law passed in 1946 establishing uniform procedures for federal agencies to propose and issue regulations, a process known as rulemaking.
When did uniform guidance replace a 133?
On December 26, 2013, OMB Circular A-133 was superseded by the issuance of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F.
What is a uniform guidance audit?
In the United States, the Single Audit, Subpart F of the OMB Uniform Guidance, is a rigorous, organization-wide audit or examination of an entity that expends $750,000 or more of federal assistance (commonly known as federal funds, federal grants, or federal awards) received for its operations.
When was the uniform guidance last updated?
The OMB published a draft of the proposed changes early in 2020 and invited comments from users as part of the implementation process. After more than 2,500 comments were considered, the final guidance was published on Aug. 13, 2020.
When did uniform guidance replace a-133?
Does uniform guidance apply to contracts?
The Uniform Guidance consolidates, streamlines and supersedes eight existing OMB Circulars, including Circulars A-21, A-110 and A-133. The new guidance, which affects all federal grants and contracts, took effect on December 26, 2014.
Does uniform guidance apply to profit entities?
The Uniform Guidance expressly requires pass-through entities (typically states and local governments, as well as some larger nonprofits) using federal funds and all federal departments/agencies to reimburse a nonprofit for the reasonable indirect costs it incurs.
What does the APA require agencies to do?
The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) governs the process by which federal agencies develop and issue regulations. It includes requirements for publishing notices of proposed and final rulemaking in the Federal Register, and provides opportunities for the public to comment on notices of proposed rulemaking.