diff --git a/Utilities/Directory.Build.props b/Utilities/Directory.Build.props
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+<Project>
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <NuGetAudit>true</NuGetAudit>
+    <NuGetAuditLevel>high</NuGetAuditLevel>
+    <NuGetAuditMode>direct</NuGetAuditMode>  
+    <Copyright>Copyright © $([System.DateTime]::Now.ToString(`yyyy`)) Ed-Fi Alliance, LLC and Contributors</Copyright>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+</Project>
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