OMB Proposed Rule Would Give Political Appointees Greater Control Over Federal Grants
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Summary
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a proposed rule on 29 May 2026 that would significantly change federal grant management. Key proposals include giving political appointees more control over grant selection, expanding government authority to terminate grants that don't align with Administration priorities, and restricting the use of federal funds for conference attendance and publishing costs. The article urges readers to submit comments opposing these changes.
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OMB proposes giving political appointees greater control over the grant selection process, expanding the authority of the government to terminate active grants if they do not align with Administration priorities, and placing significant restrictions on the use of federal funds to cover conference attendance and publishing costs.
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