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<p class="MsoNormal">These are all just proposed changes, and have no effective date until the changes are actually made, and I haven’t seen a proposed date. Generally OMB has a transition period before the changes are implemented, but there are some changes
to the Uniform Guidance that are immediate. I am remembering with the 2020 changes, the Huawei Ban was made effective immediately, while the other changes were effective several months after.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I know we are all busier than ever, and I hope if you have time you will consider commenting. Whether in support or in dissent of a particular change(s). Borrowing some language from (<a href="https://www.regulations.gov/faq">https://www.regulations.gov/faq</a>)
“<span style="color:black;background:white">Public participation matters. Democratic, legal, and management principles justify why public comments make a difference in regulatory policy. Public participation is an essential function of good governance. Participation
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<p class="MsoNormal">Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Catherine <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Catherine M. Prince
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Mary Rayme -MSL- <maryp.rayme1@maryland.gov> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 6, 2023 10:31 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Reish, Karren (MDE) <ReishK@michigan.gov><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Prince, Catherine <catherine.prince@dncr.nc.gov>; LSTA CoordinatorsList LSTAC <lstac@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [lstac] [External] Uniform Guidance Proposed Changes: Public Comment Period Open<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for posting this, Catherine. I tried to read the red-lined version yesterday but gave up. I was really looking for a Cliff Notes version of the changes.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I think <a href="https://www.bakertilly.com/insights/omb-comment-period-2cfr-part200">
I like this article</a>. In Maryland, the most important takeaway for me is that the de minimus rate may go up from 10% to 15%. Also, I have to assume this wouldn't go into effect until FFY25?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy Friday!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 10:15 AM Reish, Karren (MDE) via lstac <<a href="mailto:lstac@omls.oregon.gov" target="_blank">lstac@omls.oregon.gov</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Thanks Catherine. I had not seen this. Some of the changes will definitely make life simpler for my subgrantees.
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<a href="http://www.mi.gov/lsta" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mi.gov/lsta</span></a>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Prince, Catherine via lstac<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 5, 2023 12:32 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> LSTA CoordinatorsList LSTAC <<a href="mailto:lstac@omls.oregon.gov" target="_blank">lstac@omls.oregon.gov</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [lstac] FW: [External] Uniform Guidance Proposed Changes: Public Comment Period Open<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">I got the below email from NGMA regarding proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance. Sending along for those interested in reviewing; the 60-day public comment period opened today.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Catherine
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