Research Compliance
GRANTS & CONTRACTSThe federal government provides the majority of external support for sponsored activities. Therefore, this section divides then summarizes the major federal regulations that affect the University if it accepts external support into fiscal and regulatory compliance. Some issues apply to all grants and contracts, and others to particular funding mechanisms.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Boyd at 314-516-5923.
Fiscal Compliance:
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has established the following circulars that describe how the federal government monitors funds provided through federal assistance or procurement. The appropriate federal funding agency applies these circulars in monitoring the activities of its programs.
- COST PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
OMB Circular A-21 (Appendix OO) establishes cost principles for grants, co-operative agreements and contracts with educational institutions. - GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OMB Circular A-110 (Appendix PP) describes uniform administrative standards for consistency among federal agencies in administration of grants and other agreements.
- AUDITS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS
OMB Circular A-133 (Appendix QQ) establishes audit requirements and federal responsibilities for institutions of higher education and non-profit institutions that receive federal funding.
A-133 Compliance Supplements:
Appendix B: March 2002
Appendix C: March 2003
The Federal Audit Clearinghouse operates on behalf of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and its primary purposes are:
- To disseminate audit information to Federal agencies and the public.
- To support OMB oversight and assessment of Federal award audit requirements.
- To assist Federal cognizant and oversight agencies in obtaining OMB Circular A-133 data and reporting packages.
- To help auditors and auditees minimize the reporting burden of complying with Circular A-133 audit requirements.