The SNAP Noncompeting Award Process:

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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 weve tried before
• Proposed changes in current SNAP process
• Administrative information
• Scientific Progress Report and Related
  information
• Assurances and Certifications

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Progress ReportingPolicy Historical Perspective
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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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 gt 25

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Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.)

• SNAP Phase II (FY96)
• For T-5s, eliminated categorical awards (lump sum
  DC FA costs only)
• Simultaneously implemented total cost commitments
  for future years for all awards
• Also implemented most recent definition of
  significant rebudgeting

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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

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Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.)

• Revised 2590 (4/98)
• SNAP Process incorporated in instructions
• Eliminated Checklist unless change in performance
  site that affects FA
• 7/99 Amended instructions to include requirement
  of checklist if program income anticipated

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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)

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Efforts to Streamline Progress Report (cont.)

• Revised 2590Proposed Changes FY01
• Changed name to Progress Report
• Eliminates concept of Application
• SNAP Q on significant rebudgeting eliminated

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