Business Offices

Many special business and accounting problems may be associated with sponsored projects, in particular those arising from the contractual requirements and administrative regulations of sponsors.

Financial Operations

Responsibility for establishing and maintaining accounts, distributing monthly financial statements, and providing guidance to ensure compliance with sponsor and University regulations regarding grants and contracts is assigned to Financial Operations Sponsored Programs

Customer Service coordinators provide assistance to project directors in business matters pertaining to their project, interpret and monitor grant and contract regulations, answer questions concerning the financial status of projects, coordinate submission of fiscal reports, and review justification for costs prior to federal audits. An Excel document on the FinOps Sponsored Programs site lists the Coordinators by Department ID.

Office of Contract Administration

The Office of Contract Administration is responsible for reviewing and signing contracts and grants associated with sponsored projects, and preparing and administering subcontracts.

Other Relevant Business Offices

Procurement provides price and delivery information and can handle orders for all materials, supplies, and services needed by projects. Procurement also handles the creation of Small Business Purchasing plans required for federal contracts over a threshold amount, currently $650,000.

The Property Control Office maintains government property records and submits inventory reports for all sponsored research accounts.

The Travel Office audits and processes Travel Expense Reports.

Last Reviewed: January, 2011

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