Federal Register #2026-17239

Department of Education Proposes Amendments to General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and Related CFR Parts

This opportunity involves proposed regulatory amendments by the U.S. Department of Education, not a procurement request. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory update. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice pertains to proposed changes in administrative regulations. - Notable Requirements: - Amendments to Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and related CFR parts - Alignment with Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Administrative Requirements - Updates to grant program administration, selection criteria, and procedural clarifications - Invitation for public comment on proposed changes - The proposal aims to promote efficiency, cost savings, and consistency across federal agencies.

Description

The Secretary of Education proposes to amend the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and other provisions in 2 CFR parts 3474 and 3485 to update the regulations and better align them with other U.S. Department of Education regulations and procedures. The amendments include technical updates from the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards published in April 2024. The Department intends to finalize these regulations in late 2026. The proposed changes aim to promote efficiency, clarify selection criteria for discretionary awards, streamline procedural approaches, and align EDGAR with the evidence framework in the Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions.

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