What is the annual report to OLAW and when is it due?
The annual report is a document prepared by the IACUC and submitted to OLAW through the Institutional Official. It describes any changes in the institution’s program of animal care and use, AAALAC accreditation status, changes of Institutional Official and in IACUC membership, the dates that the IACUC conducted its semiannual evaluations of the program and facilities, and any minority views. Descriptions of program changes should be comprehensive and in sufficient detail to replace information in the currently approved Assurance. If there are no changes then a statement to that effect must be provided. Annual reports must represent the consensus of the Committee, and include any minority views filed by members of the IACUC. The report covers a 12 month time period, and is due at the end of the month immediately following the end of the institution’s reporting period. OLAW encourages institutions to use the calendar year as the reporting period (January 1 – December 31) with the report
