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Medicaid Applied Behavior Analysis Audits for Children with Autism

The HHS Office of Inspector General announced a series of audits of Medicaid Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism. These audits aim to determine if state Medicaid agencies' payments complied with federal and state requirements, following identification of questionable billing patterns.

NOAA Seeks 5-Year Cooperative Agreement for Ocean Mapping

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking proposals for a 5-year cooperative agreement to advance ocean and coastal mapping. The anticipated funding is approximately $8.5 million over five years, with $1.6 million expected in FY 2026.

OJJDP FY 2026 Child ID Kits Grant Opportunity

The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced a FY 2026 grant opportunity to fund the purchase and distribution of child identification kits. The total award amount is $10,000,000, with applications due by March 19, 2026.

U.S. Embassy Bratislava AEIF 2026 Alumni Innovation Fund

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section has announced the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This program seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to implement projects supporting U.S. policy objectives, with a maximum award of $35,000.

NSLDS User Guide and Record Layouts Updated

The U.S. Department of Education has updated the NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts, effective March 12, 2026. These updates, which will be implemented in late April 2026, include changes to file layouts and a new alert for loan limit exceptions, supporting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

ESMA Guidelines on UCITS and AIFs Liquidity Management Tools

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued new guidelines on liquidity management tools for UCITS and open-ended AIFs. These guidelines aim to enhance investor protection and market stability by providing a common framework for managing fund liquidity.

Joint Commission Launches Children's Health Strategy and Revises Standards

The Joint Commission has launched a new children's health strategy and is revising its accreditation and certification standards to better address the unique needs of pediatric patients. This initiative involves forming a Children's Healthcare Advisory Committee to guide the revisions.

Joint Commission Launches Accreditation 360 for Healthcare Accreditation

The Joint Commission has launched Accreditation 360, a new approach to healthcare accreditation and certification. This initiative aims to simplify processes, reduce burden by removing over 700 requirements, and enhance patient safety through outcome-based measures and data analytics.

Public Consultations on Drug Development Guidelines

The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) is seeking public input on proposed guidelines related to drug development standards. This consultation aims to gather feedback on new and revised guidelines before their finalization.

PCAOB Censure and Bar of Jeffrey Hoskow

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has censured Jeffrey Hoskow and barred him from being an associated person of a registered public accounting firm. The sanctions stem from violations of PCAOB rules and standards concerning audit documentation.