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Votes at a glance: CPRIT oversight committee actions on awards, policies, contracts and governance
Summary
At its Aug. 20 meeting the CPRIT oversight committee approved grant awards, delegated contracting authority, adopted honoraria policy, approved committee appointments and several contract renewals, and accepted internal audit reports.
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) oversight committee took several formal actions during its Aug. 20 meeting. Key votes and administrative approvals are summarized below.
Academic research awards and contract delegation — The oversight committee approved 15 academic research awards recommended by the Program Integration Committee and delegated contract negotiation and signature authority to the CEO and staff to finalize awards.
Appointments and honoraria policy — The committee approved 35 appointments to the scientific research and prevention program committees (peer reviewers) and approved the fiscal year 2026 honoraria policy with no changes to amounts from FY25.
Waivers — The oversight committee approved five Health and Safety Code §102.1062 conflict‑of‑interest waivers for CPRIT staff (Carlton Allen, Donald Brandy, John Ellis, Michelle Lewan) and a standing waiver for review‑council members to participate at higher‑level deliberations when they have panel conflicts.
Contract renewals — The committee approved three FY26 professional contracts: an economic assessment contract with The Perryman Group ($205,000), internal audit services with Weaver and Tidwell ($187,500), and peer monitoring services with Business and Financial Management Solutions ($162,000).
Internal audit — The oversight committee approved the FY26 internal audit plan, the FY25 annual internal audit report, and a communications follow‑up internal audit report. In closed session the committee approved the internal audit follow‑up report on IT general controls; staff reported remediation of prior findings.
Meeting schedule — The committee approved the FY26 quarterly meeting dates beginning with the next regular meeting on Nov. 19, 2025.
How the votes were taken — Most items were approved by voice vote after a motion and second. Where conflicts or separate consideration were possible, staff noted members could request separate votes (no such requests were made for the PIC slate).
