January 02, 2014

OMB Publishes Federal Grants Reform Guidance

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) published the reform to Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in the December 26, 2013 Federal Register. The new guidance combines and replaces OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133, and five other grants circulars.

OMB has provided the following documents as supporting material to help review and understand the changes.

December 19, 2013 Research Advocate: OMB to Issue “Super Circular” Grant Reform Guidance