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/O) cE /0)) cE) as /0)) (] as Cc: Shannon, Mike (NIH/OD) [E] @nih.gov>; Kearse, Deborah (NIH/OD) [E] @nih.gov> Subject: RE: Grant Questions - FBI Inquiry - 1-R01AI110964-01 - 2-R01AI110964-06 Importance: High Hi Emily, These questions are specific to whether or not this particular NIAID grant was terminated early or ended as per a usual course of action. I'm not clear as to why I would need to go to the Deputy Director of NIH for OER for a response to a question on decisions and grant determinations made by NIAID. OMA properly and routinely seeks and receives information from IC's on grants and grant activity in support of audits and investigations, in accordance with Manual Chapter 1754 and 1752, as we are responsible to fully coordinate responses to OIG/FBI/DOJ etc. to support ongoing investigations. I must ensure our response is from the most relevant and accurate source of information, and answered in a timely manner. Is there a reason these inquiries are being directed outside of the IC? Thanks for your help, Ashley From: Linde, Emily (NIH/NIAID) [E] @mail.nih.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 3:26 PM To: Sanders, Ashley (NIH/OD) [E] @nih.gov> Cc: Shannon, Mike (NIH/OD) [E] @nih.gov>; Kearse, Deborah (NIH/OD) [E] @nih.gov> Subject: RE: Grant Questions - FBI Inquiry - 1-R01AI110964-01 - 2-R01AI110964-06 Hi Ashley, Questions for that nature on this award should be referred to Dr. Mike Lauer, Deputy Director for Extramural Research. Thanks, Emily From: Sanders, Ashley (NIH/OD) [E] @nih.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 3:15 PM To: Linde, Emily (NIH/NIAID) [E] @mail.nih.gov> Cc: Shannon, Mike (NIH/OD) [E] @nih.gov>; Kearse, Deborah (NIH/OD) [E] @nih.gov> Subject: RE: Grant Questions - FBI Inquiry - 1-R01AI110964-01 - 2-R01AI110964-06 Importance: High Good afternoon Emily, I'm following-up on this inquiry - originally the questions circled around the scientific terms of the grant and Erik Stemmy provided the context to the FBI. In a recent discussion with HHS OIG and the FBI, they noted they received information that the below-grant with Ecohealth Alliance was "suspended" or "terminated". I've reviewed QVR and do not see an indication of that action other than the attached "Closeout of Award" email stating the end of the grant was 4/24/20 with a request for the FFR and FRPPR. Was this just a typical end of term closeout, or was it terminated early? If terminated/suspended, the OIG has the following questions: 1. What information did NIH/NIAID receive, and from whom, that noted a concern for continuing to fund this research? 2. What was the reasoning for NIAID ending the grant and/or collaboration with Ecohealth Alliance?