This regulation mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs adhere to the standardized rules established for managing federal awards, which include administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit procedures. These rules are part of a broader set of guidelines designed to ensure consistency and accountability across various federal agencies. The regulation was officially implemented to align the Department of Veterans Affairs with these uniform federal standards, as published in a specific federal register.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 38 U.S.C. 501, 2 CFR part 200, and as noted in specific sections.