#Uniform guidance 2 cfr 200 update#

The goal is to improve transparency and make more information available to interested parties: Pre-Federal Award Requirements (2 CFR 200 Subpart C) – The new Supercircular seeks to increase competition for Federal funds awarded under discretionary grant programs. Key Changes Affecting FHWA : Following are some of the key changes in the various subparts of the Supercircular affecting FHWA business processes. A listing of frequently asked questions and answers is included as Attachment A. The process of developing or updating regulations, policies, guidance and training will take place subsequent to the effective date of the Supercircular.

#Uniform guidance 2 cfr 200 update#

FHWA will develop and update regulations, policies, guidance and training. The policy implications are wide-ranging across many Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) programs. The revised audit requirements are not applicable to fiscal years beginning prior to that date. Subpart F, Audit requirements, will apply to audits of non-Federal entity fiscal years beginning on or after the effective date.

Existing Federal awards that do not receive incremental funding with new terms and conditions will continue to be governed by the terms and conditions of the Federal award in effect prior to the effective date. Project modifications made on or after the effective date may be subject to the Supercircular requirements if the Federal agency’s modification also amends the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The administrative requirements and cost principles will apply to new awards authorized on or after the effective date unless an OMB approved deviation exists. The implementation of the Supercircular will cancel 49 CFR Parts 18 and 19. DOT submitted to OMB an Interim Final Rule (IFR) to adopt the Supercircular regulation under 2 CFR Part 1201. The Department of Transportation (DOT) will adopt OMB’s revised Government-wide Supercircular with an anticipated effective date on or before December 26, 2014. The consolidation of the circulars is a key component of a larger effort to more effectively focus Federal resources on improving performance and outcomes, while ensuring the integrity of Federal funds in partnership with State, local, and tribal stakeholders. The new Supercircular expands requirements in several areas.

The Supercircular consolidates and eliminates the duplicative guidance found in 8 OMB circulars which includes A-50, Audit Follow-Up, A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments A-102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with States and Local Governments and A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has published 2 CFR Part 200 (referred to as the “Supercircular”) to streamline the Government-wide guidance on Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal awards.