What is the Uniform Guidance?
The OMB Uniform Guidance is a new set of regulations (as of 12/16/2013) which consolidates several OMB Circulars, including A21, A110, and A133. These regulations impact the proposals you make for federal funding, the way grants and contracts are managed, and the cost principles that guide research at the University of Maryland College Park.
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 2 CFR 200, Uniform Guidance (link is external)
- Federal Register: Final Guidance (link is external)
- Uniform Guidance Crosswalk from Final Guidance to Existing Guidance (link is external)
External Resources
- Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) (link is external): FAQs, webinars, other resources
- 2014-02-12 FAQs (link is external)
- 2014-08-29 FAQs (link is external)
- 2014-11-26 FAQs (link is external)
- 2015-09-19 FAQs (link is external)
- 2014-01-27 Cost Principles Webcast (link is external)
- NCURA Uniform Guidance videos (link is external)
Timeline for implementation
- 12/26/2014: Uniform implementation for all subparts except Subpart F. Applicable to new and incremental funding awarded on or after this date.
- 7/1/2015: Beginning of FY 16. Subpart F (Audit Requirements) becomes effective at the University.
- 7/1/2018: Beginning of FY 19. Procurement regulations become effective. The University of Maryland College Park will continue to follow the procurement requirement of OMB Circular A-110 and will utilize the grace period allowed in the Uniform Guidance. For more information on UMCP’s procurement policies, go to http://www.purchase.umd.edu (link is external). For more information on changes to procurement standards resulting from the Uniform Guidance, see Open Issues.
UMCP Reference Guides
- Agency Specific UG Guides
- Uniform Guidance Highlighted Section (link is external)
- Uniform Guidance FAQ COGR Chart (link is external)
- Proposal Development Reference Guide (link is external)
- Cost Principles Reference Guide (link is external)
Questions?
Contact your ORA contract administrator for technical questions or SPAC (link is external) for financial matters.