As we wrap up
grants training for the spring, please see information below on the remaining
courses offered in May, as well as some comments from earlier attendees.
To register for these courses, please visit: https://ospa-training.orcsdev.missouri.edu/
Wed,
May 02, 2018
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Memorial
Union - Stotler Lounge III
Allowability
Review cost
principles per the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
(Uniform Guidance). Utilizing case studies, differentiate between allowable and
unallowable costs and identify instances of noncompliance. Discuss when sponsor
guidelines may be more or less restrictive and when an unlike circumstance may
be justified.
“The case studies provided were helpful”
“ The PI Quick Guide and Reference Guide for Allowable Costs provided during
training is very helpful”
“I enjoyed the discussion about exceptions that may apply”
Thu,
May 10, 2018
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Memorial
Union - Stotler Lounge III
Management
of Award
Explore
concepts related to management of an award. Review the Budget Variance #2 and
Income Statement #2 reports and how to use them to monitor sponsored
activities. Describe what information to look for and the questions a Principal
Investigator (PI) should ask as part of the expenditure review process. Discuss
management and monitoring of various sponsor requirements effective upon
acceptance of an award, including but not limited to financial conflict of
interest, responsible conduct of research, and public access obligations. Discuss
management and monitoring of certain other terms and conditions, including but
not limited to those concerning publication rights and ownership of equipment.
Understand the difference between cost reimbursable and fixed price agreements.
Understand processes for budget changes, interim reporting, invoicing, no cost
time extensions, and sponsor notifications.
“Instructor insight and Q & A was very helpful – their expertise and
examples were helpful”
“I
found the willingness of the training staff to answer questions most helpful”
“The
speakers all had equally important issues/answers that made the session very
easy to follow”
