A special session at this year’s conference will be “The OMB Omni Circular: What You Need to Know to Administer a Federal Grant.” Michael Brustein will lead this discussion on the full array of significant changes to all of federal grants management. He will cover the new shift to performance metrics, risk assessment by the State, new rules on computers and equipment purchases, changes to procurement, new false claims certifications, requirements for written policies on cash management and allow-ability of costs under the AEFLA. If you are responsible for administering federal funds, you do not want to miss this session.
If you plan to attend this session, it is highly recommended that you download, print and bring to the conference a copy of the new OMB Omni Circular. Click the link below to download the OMB Omni Circular:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-12-26/pdf/2013-30465.pdf
This session is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 1:45 – 4:45 pm.