Staff warns OMB rule changes could affect grant administration; implementation delayed

Sep 14, 2026

Staff briefed the board on a federal continuing resolution postponing a contentious OMB proposed rule from Oct. 1 to Dec. 11; staff flagged concerns raised in the comment process about administrative burdens, appeal rights and potential disruptions to consolidated planning.

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Rebecca Royce updated the board that a continuing resolution funds government through Dec. 11 and delays implementation of an OMB proposed rule until that date. She said the proposed changes received nearly 496,000 comments and that many commenters raised concerns about grant cancellations, increased administrative requirements, restrictions on allowable expenses, and reduced traditional scientific peer review.

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