Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-1354

Department of Education Seeks Public Comment on Revised Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosure Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Education regarding a proposed revision to its information collection process for Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosures. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Federal Student Aid (FSA) and Office of the General Counsel (OGC) - Purpose: - Seeks feedback on the revised information collection request (ICR) for reporting foreign gifts and contracts by institutions of higher education - Mandated by Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 - Key Details: - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Focus is on compliance, transparency, and administrative reporting - New, user-friendly portal for submissions is highlighted - Estimated 10,413 annual responses and 5,207 annual burden hours - Unique Requirements: - Directed at private sector, state, local, and tribal government respondents - Seeks input on necessity, burden, and clarity of the collection process

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR) related to Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosures. This collection requires institutions of higher education to file disclosure reports regarding foreign gifts and contracts as specified in the Higher Education Act of 1965. The information collection aims to ensure transparency and compliance with federal requirements. The Department invites public comments on the necessity, burden, and clarity of the collection.

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