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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 30, 2014 3:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mason, Linda<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Client Update: OMB Uniform Guidance FAQ<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1>OMB Uniform Guidance: New and Updated Frequently Asked Questions<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p style="line-height:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">COFAR has issued a second, updated set of
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frequently asked questions</a> (FAQs) which address the new Uniform Guidance. The revised set of FAQs covers a number of new areas and incorporates both reprinted and revised responses from the first set of FAQs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Of the wide number of topics covered in the new set of FAQs, highlights include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Clarified timing for implementation of the Uniform Guidance</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">
(Section 200.110) – The new set of FAQs addresses timing considerations such as when the Uniform Guidance may be incorporated into an institution's F&A rates, when updated DS‑2s will be accepted, and when Uniform Guidance will apply to new awards, continuations,
and subawards.<br>
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</span><span class="bodyspecial031"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Key Takeaways</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005581">The Uniform Guidance will apply to new awards made on or after December 26, 2014*.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005581">DS‑2 revisions can be submitted for fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005581">F&A proposals based on the Uniform Guidance can be submitted when due for fiscal years that begin on or after December 26, 2014.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#005581">Additionally, a grace period for the implementation of procurement practices of one full year will be allowed for the fiscal year beginning after December
26, 2014.<br>
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*If a Federal awarding agency considers its incremental funding actions to be opportunities to change terms and conditions on previously made awards, the Uniform Guidance will apply to that Federal awarding agency's incremental funding actions also.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">(Lack of) Clarity on changes to time and effort systems</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">
(Section 200.430) (Section 200.414) – Many of the questions submitted to the OMB on the Uniform Guidance involved potential changes to current institutional time and effort systems, technologies and processes, and responses were included in the FAQs.<br>
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</span><span class="bodyspecial011"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Key Takeaways</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">
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Changes to payroll certification processes can be implemented as institutions begin compliance with the new Uniform Guidance, and if a DS‑2 update is necessary, the DS‑2 should be updated to provide a high level summary of the processes that meet Federal requirements.
Changes to current processes can be incremental or more significant, including the complete elimination of current institutional effort reporting systems, as long as the new processes (in place of effort reporting) meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Expanded guidance on simplified acquisition procedures</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">
(Section 200.320) – The requirements for justifying procurement decisions at defined cost thresholds are outlined, as well as the application of these procedures to bulk purchases, payment types, and indirect expenditures.<br>
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</span><span class="bodyspecial011"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Key Takeaways</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">
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A minimum of two price quotations are required for purchases at or above $3,000 (but under $150,000). However, exceptions may be made for sole sourcing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Responses on prior approval requirements for currently active awards charging clerical and administrative salaries</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">
(Section 200.413) – Some level of guidance is provided to institutions with active awards currently classified as major projects and accumulating charges for clerical and administrative salaries.<br>
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Institutions should evaluate the terms and conditions of active Federal awards and/or consult with the relevant awarding officials of active Federal awards to determine if and when pre‑approval has been granted. Institutions may need to request prior written
approval from the Federal awarding agency to continue charging those costs to new incremental funds.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Guidance on F&A rate extensions</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666"> (Section 200.414)
– The FAQs clarify timing and eligibility for F&A rate extensions. <br>
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(Sections 200.201, 200.332, 200.400 and 200.401) – These sections address a number of questions such as the application of cost principles, budget standards for establishing fixed amount awards, end of award certifications, and the treatment of residuals on
fixed amount awards.<br>
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Fixed price awards are not subject to a higher budget standard than other federal award mechanisms. Fixed price award amounts can be based on methods that establish a reasonable degree of certainty, e.g., past experience with similar types of work or estimates
from bids, quotes, and catalog pricing. As long as budgets are determined in accordance with Uniform Guidance, cost principles are not formally used for compliance during the life of the award (e.g., they may be billed on milestones, may have ending residuals,
etc). <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Technical corrections: COFAR indicates several areas where technical corrections will be made or will be further explored based on feedback to
date. Of specific note:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Fringe benefits and direct costs</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666"> (200.431‑1): OMB
will issue a technical correction to clarify that fringe benefits costs may be supported by either the F&A rate or the fringe benefit rate.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Depreciation and cost sharing</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666"> (200.436‑1): OMB will
also issue a technical correction to clarify that depreciation on the institutional contribution of buildings and equipment is allowable, unless law or agreement prohibits recovery.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666">Internal controls</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#666666"> (200.303‑1): COFAR suggests that
the usage of "should" was not intended to mean "must" with respect to internal controls complying with guidance in the "Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government," issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the "Internal Control
Integrated Framework," issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
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