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National Institutes of Health Updates & Reminders

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NIH Update to Funding Opportunity Terminology Notice NOT-OD-23-109, released on April 21, 2023, alerts the research community that effective immediately, NIH will use the term Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to refer to formal announcements of the availability of Federal funding through a financial assistance program. Previously, such announcements were referred to as funding opportunity […]

A New Way to Manage Compensation Compliance

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In December 2014, OMB Uniform Guidance (UG) became effective to reduce the administrative burden on award recipients and, at the same time, guard against the risk of waste and misuse of Federal funds. Uniform Guidance Focuses on an institution’s internal controls. Eliminates requirements for certifier(s) and requirements for certification frequency. Allows for alternative methodologies for […]

Grant & Contact Accounting Leadership Transition

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On January 1, 2023 the office of Grant & Contract Accounting (G&C) transitioned from leadership under the Vice President of Finance to the Vice President of Research and Economic Development (VPRED). Joining the pre and post award functions under a single leadership is common and will create a more synergistic and collaborative approach to the […]