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PROGRAM UPDATES
  • The Office of Management Assessment (OMA) has been taking steps to develop the NIH ERM Program. Highlights include the following:
  • ° Developed an ERM framework with input from various stakeholder across NIH, including     the scientific and management representatives.
  • ° Pilot-tested the framework with NIAID and ORS
  • ° Worked with the NIH OD to identify risks common across NIH 
  • ° Currently, OMA is expanding the program across all 27 IC's

OD Baseline Risk Assessment - Activity Update (as of July 30, 2008) - An update for OD RMOs and Risk Managers during the OD Baseline Risk Assessment

Documents for OD Risk Managers:

Risk Capture Form          
Web-based Risk Capture Form (Access Permission Required)
IC Risk ID and Scoring Presentation
Draft ERM Program Timeline
IC Frequently Asked Questions
IC Training Dates

NIH Risk Management | Methodology 

Six-step risk management processA customized risk management methodology that specifically meets the needs of NIH has been developed. The new methodology is designed not just to maintain compliance with the mandates mentioned above, but rather to provide NIH with a robust and proactive mechanism for identifying and addressing risks and internal controls.  This approach follows a six-step process that encompasses risk identification, risk scoring, risk assessment, remediation and control, monitoring, and reporting. 

Risk Management Officer Structure at NIH

Risk Management Officers (RMO) are assigned by the IC Director or the OD Office Director. RMOs are designated as the responsible party for seeing that risk management activities within the organization are being conducted effectively.  The RMO works closely with Risk Managers and reports directly to the IC Director or the OD Director.

Do you know who the RMO is for your organization?  

Click here to download Chart of NIH Risk Management Officers.