Organizational Perspectives on Proposed Office of Management and Budget Revisions to Federal Award Regulations

U.S. federal financial assistance supports programs in health, science, education, infrastructure, housing, social services, and economic development, carried out by a diverse range of organizations—including local governments, tribal entities, universities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses—as well as individuals ( 1 , 2 ). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed revising regulations governing how discretionary federal funds are awarded and used ( 3 ). The OMB’s rationales for these revisions included improving transparency and accountability, reducing administrative burden, and preventing fraud and misuse. Notable changes would increase political appointee involvement in award review, broaden grant termination authority, and revise requirements governing …