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Agenda for CWG Meeting, May 16, 2001 Afternoon Session. The SNAP Noncompeting Award Process: Policy and Procedural Considerations for Streamlining Grants Policy Considerations Historical Perspective What we’ve tried before Proposed changes in current SNAP process Administrative information
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Agenda for CWG Meeting, May 16, 2001Afternoon Session • The SNAP Noncompeting Award Process: Policy and Procedural Considerations for Streamlining • Grants Policy Considerations • Historical Perspective • What we’ve tried before • Proposed changes in current SNAP process • Administrative information • Scientific Progress Report and Related information • Assurances and Certifications
Scientific Reporting Requirements45 CFR Pt 74.51 (A-110) • At least annually, not more frequently than quarterly • Final report within 90 days after expiration • Should include: 1) comparison of actual accomplishments w/goals & objectives; 2) reasons why established goals were not met; 3) other pertinent info e.g., cost overruns • Should immediately report developments that have significant impact on the award-supported activities, including problems, delays or adverse conditions
Scientific Reporting Requirements(HHS GAM) • HHS GPD 2.04: B.2 Optional Policy for Noncompeting Continuation Applications: • OPDIVs can accept progress reports in lieu of complete application packages when evaluating noncompeting continuation award.
Fiscal Monitoring (45 CFR Pt 74.52) • Financial Status Report (SF269 or SF269A) • Due 90 days after the end of each specified reporting period • Annual requirement can be waived when PMS272 will provide adequate information to meet its needs. However, final FSR still required at completion of the project period • Report of Federal Cash Transactions (PMS-272)--Quarterly submission
Efforts to Streamline Progress Report • FDP T-5 Simplification Pilot • Began 10/1/89 • Eliminated Budget Page (unless change of scope) • Eliminated Other Support (unless changed) • NIH Withdrew from pilot 9/30/92
Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.) • SNAP Phase 1 (FY 95) • Eliminated budget page • Eliminated estimated report of expenditures • Added SNAP Qs on key personnel changes, significant rebudgeting, other support, unobligated balances > 25%
Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.) • SNAP Phase II (FY96) • For T-5s, eliminated categorical awards (lump sum DC & F&A costs only) • Simultaneously implemented total cost commitments for future years for all awards • Also implemented most recent definition of significant rebudgeting
Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.) • SNAP Phase III (July 1996) • Eliminated annual FSR--required only at end of competitive segment • NIH staff uses PMS 272 as fiscal monitoring tool • Still have 1 SNAP question that addresses large balances
Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.) • Revised 2590 (4/98) • SNAP Process incorporated in instructions • Eliminated Checklist unless change in performance site that affects F&A • 7/99 Amended instructions to include requirement of checklist if program income anticipated
Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.) • E-SNAP • Development began FY97 • Pilot began 7/99 • Pilot concluded 3/01 • Revised NIH GPS (3/01) • Redefined Significant Rebudgeting (now only a change in scope indicator)
Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.) • Revised 2590—Proposed Changes FY01 • Changed name to “Progress Report” • Eliminates concept of “Application” • SNAP Q on significant rebudgeting eliminated