Client Alert: "Five Key Federal Grants Compliance Tips as COVID-19 Comes More Under Control"
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March 18, 2021
Colleges and universities have grappled with many challenging issues throughout the COVID-19 crisis, but federally sponsored research has generally provided stable and (comparatively) uncomplicated revenue- and work-streams through this period. In some cases, federal grants were easier to obtain and comply with as additional funding came available through the CARES Act and federal guidance reduced certain compliance requirements. Ongoing compliance efforts may have suffered as a result. As the economy creeps back toward normal, compliance takes on added importance once again.
Colleges and universities are well advised to consider these compliance steps as part of their reopening plans in order to reduce the risk of, among other things, negative single audit findings, delays or reductions in award funding, and potential referral for enforcement action under, for example, the False Claims Act.
New York University School of Law’s Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement republished the alert on its blog.
To read the five key tips, please click here.
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Publications
March 18, 2021
Colleges and universities have grappled with many challenging issues throughout the COVID-19 crisis, but federally sponsored research has generally provided stable and (comparatively) uncomplicated revenue- and work-streams through this period. In some cases, federal grants were easier to obtain and comply with as additional funding came available through the CARES Act and federal guidance reduced certain compliance requirements. Ongoing compliance efforts may have suffered as a result. As the economy creeps back toward normal, compliance takes on added importance once again.
Colleges and universities are well advised to consider these compliance steps as part of their reopening plans in order to reduce the risk of, among other things, negative single audit findings, delays or reductions in award funding, and potential referral for enforcement action under, for example, the False Claims Act.
New York University School of Law’s Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement republished the alert on its blog.
To read the five key tips, please click here.
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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