OMB Releases RFI on Reforms to Federal Policies Relating to Grant Applications

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a request for information (RFI) on the Reform of Federal Policies Relating to Grants and Cooperative Agreements. OMB intends to use these comments in its development of a whitepaper, to be published later this year, which may propose specific revisions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of federal grant programs by eliminating unnecessary and duplicative requirements. Comments should address possible reforms to one or more of four topics: Overarching Questions — reform ideas related to reducing the administrative burden of applicants; Single Audits — reform ideas related to the federal single audit framework; Cost Principles — reform ideas related to indirect cost rates and a flat rate framework; and, Administrative Requirements — reform ideas related to specific standards that should be considered in federal agencies' evaluation of merit. Comments are due March 29, 2012. Read the Request For Information.