Performance Measurement/September 2, 2026
Your Data-Collection System Is Part of Your Audit Trail
Surveys, logs, and tests can become Federal award records. Federal rules do not require you to keep every draft or form configuration — they require retention of the records and supporting documentation that substantiate what you reported. ([2 CFR § 200.334](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.334))