(Recorded Webinar) OMB Proposed Uniform Guidance Changes

Duration: 75 minutes
Recorded on: 06/08/2026 

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On May 28, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance). The proposed rule, published on May 29, 2026, is detailed in the Federal Register. Comments must be submitted by July 13, 2026.

Feldesman attorneys are conducting a thorough examination of the proposed changes. Join us for this industry update to share our observations on the key revisions, highlight particularly impactful changes, and discuss the potential implications for grantees.

Proposed OMB Revisions: Initial Review Highlights

Among an extensive number of changes, the OMB proposed revisions include the following:

  • Requiring approval by a senior appointee before an agency may issue a notice of award (§ 200.205(b))
  • Extending the "Huawei Ban” to drones (§ 200.216)
  • Adding prohibitions on:
    • Using grant funds to support collaborations with covered foreign entities and covered foreign countries (§ 200.220)
    • DEI, DEIA, and gender ideology programs as well as funding to support “transition” (Gender Affirming Care) for minors under age 19 (§ 200.300(b))
  • Expanding the DHS E-Verify system citizenship status checks in FAR-funded contracts to grant-funded employees and contractors, but not to “activities unrelated to Federal awards” (§ 200.303(f))
  • Requiring recipients (other than States) and subrecipients to submit brief drawdown payment justification to their funding agency and pass-through entity (PTE) respectively (§ 200.305(c))
  • Eliminating fixed amount subawards (§ 200.333)
  • Adding discretionary (“for convenience”) authority for agency or PTE to terminate grants or subawards respectively, except when prohibited by statute (§ 200.340(a))

Target Audience

  • CEOs / Directors
  • CFOs
  • Fiscal Staff
  • Compliance Directors
  • Grants Management Staff
  • Anyone who needs to stay apprised of potential changes in the federal grants regulatory landscape

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the proposed changes in the Uniform Guidance
  2. Determine how the potential revisions may impact your organization
  3. Decide if you or your organization will submit comments to OMB
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
05/29/2026
Course expires: 
10/01/2028
Cost:
$150.00

Phillip A. Escoriaza

Phillip Escoriaza is a Partner in the firm’s Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups. A native of Puerto Rico, Phillip’s bilingual, nationwide practice serves non-profit organizations, municipalities, local government agencies, and other federal grantees. Prior to joining Feldesman, Phillip ran a practice from San Juan which spanned corporate, business, public policy, government and contract law, and included contested matters and appeals before state and federal courts. [Full Bio]

Mindy B. Pava

Mindy serves as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation & Government Investigations, Federal Grants, Health Care and Education practice groups, where she focuses her practice on advising federal grantees (including research institutions and health centers) as they navigate all facets of administrative and judicial review. A seasoned litigator, Mindy has ample experience guiding clients through complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and advises clients on how to best mitigate risk when encountering a government investigation or regulatory review. [Full Bio]

Ted Waters

Serving as Managing Partner of the firm and a member of the Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups, Ted focuses his practice on helping organizations solve problems. Ted’s vast experience in financial, cost reporting, reimbursement and administrative issues is widely recognized, and he routinely handles challenging issues for clients such as government audits, internal investigations and litigation. [Full Bio]

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance

Price

Cost:
$150.00
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