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On May 29, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). The proposed rule reflects substantial changes and contains considerable background explanation of their scope and purpose.
This program will feature partners from Venable’s Government Contracts and Grants Practice who advise clients on the Uniform Guidance daily. These partners will discuss what they view to be the most notable and significant proposed changes and how those changes might affect your organization.
Don’t miss this timely presentation, which impacts all recipients and subrecipients of federal financial assistance.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will learn the proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance that are being considered and how they might affect their organizations.
- Hear from seasoned practitioners on the various proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance.
- Understand the proposed changes to ethical provisions, such as conflicts of interest and mandatory disclosures.
- Hear about specific public policy-related issues being proposed, including the requirement for senior-level approval of all awards.
- Understand how OMB is implementing restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and gender ideology issues.
- Learn of specific changes to a variety of administrative-related provisions, including procurement rules and the termination rights of the government.
- Learn how the various proposed changes might impact your organization and how it pursues and administers grant funds.
- Consider whether and how to comment on the proposed rule.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for all personnel who touch federal grants in any manner.
YOUR EXPERT(S):
Dismas Locaria
Diz Locaria assists government contractors and grant recipients in all aspects of doing business with the federal government. Diz has extensive knowledge of government contract and grant regulations, enabling him to help organizations qualify to become federal contractors or grantees. He represents clients in compliance with various federal procurement and grant requirements, including ethics and integrity; mandatory disclosures; False Claims Act; responsibility matters, such as suspension and debarment; small business matters; and General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule contracting. Diz also represents and counsels clients regarding the Homeland Security Act, including obtaining and maintaining SAFETY Act protections.
Scott S. Sheffler
With a strategic approach shaped by years of private and federal practice, including service as an attorney within the U.S. Navy and Military Sealift Command, Scott Sheffler brings deep insight to clients facing high-stakes regulatory and funding issues. Scott has more than 15 years of experience advising on federal grant compliance, government procurement law, and internal investigations. He counsels nonprofits, commercial entities, and state and local governments navigating complex federal funding requirements.
Christopher Griesedieck Jr.
Chris Griesedieck's practice encompasses government contract and grant-related matters, including claims, requests for equitable adjustment, and bid protests. Chris supports large and small companies doing business with defense and civilian agencies. He advises and represents clients on cost and pricing issues, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation Cost Principles and Procedures and the Cost Accounting Standards. Chris helps clients comply with the Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly the Service Contract Act of 1965) and the U.S. General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule. He also addresses organizational conflicts of interest, post-employment restrictions on former federal officials, and the ratification of unauthorized commitments.
Delivery Method: Group Live
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Refund Policy:
If you are not able to attend for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. Cancellations received 24 hours prior to the start time of the audio conference are fully refundable. After that, cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee. If you prefer, you may substitute an upcoming audio conference for the one you originally registered for and avoid the $25 processing fee. All refunds resulting from cancellations will be issued within 72 hours.
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