The US Office of Management and Budget has finalized proposed changes to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subtitle A - OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements commonly referred to as the Uniform Guidance. The changes are in a number of areas specifically geared toward aligning with the work already underway as part of the President’s Management Agenda to: standardize the grants management business processes and data, build shared IT infrastructure, manage risk; and achieve program goals and objectives.
 
NASACT submitted a comment letter earlier this year expressing concerns about how performance measurement requirements and testing procedures would be brought into the Compliance Supplement and be audited. NASACT also suggested that OMB provide a clear timeline of effective dates to minimize confusion that could result if there is a change of Administration following upcoming elections.
 
OMB accepted many of NASACT’s suggestions, particularly clarifications regarding the use of “must” and “may.”