Description: This course incorporates activities and case studies to help participants think through complex questions regarding allowability of costs on federal awards and how non-compliance with cost principles can lead to audit findings. We will also consider how internal controls plays a role in ensuring cost principles are applied when charging federal awards. Activities include budget analysis, allowability Q&A, and an audit case study.
Description: This course will introduce department administrators to effort reporting and the electronic effort reporting and certification system (ecrt), which allows Principal Investigators and Faculty to certify their effort on federally-sponsored projects.
Learning Objectives:
Introduction to effort and effort reporting
ecrt roles and responsibilities
Workflow for certification by Principal Investigators and/or Faculty
Description: This course was developed to help research administrators effectively apply cost principles to manage sponsored awards. In this session participants will:
Utilize internal financial systems (GMAS, HART) to confirm compliance to sponsor terms and internal policies
Take appropriate steps to review, analyze, and, in cases of non-compliance, move costs.
Identify the differences between journals and cost transfers
Description: This session is for research administrators who would like to gain knowledge of audit requests and what actions are needed when you are audited. We will cover the work flow of audits, the types of audit requests one may receive as well as requested documentation to support costs. During this presentation, we will demonstrate differences in work flow and documentation requested between U.S. audits and International audits through examples. This will provide foundational knowledge and begin to advance participants understanding in how to approach an audit...
Description: Over the last several years, federal agencies have worked to clarify disclosure requirements, partly due to directives in federal law and policy. Charged by the National Science and Technology Council’s Research Security Subcommittee, NIH and NSF have been leading a multi-agency effort to create common disclosure forms, which include Current and Pending/Other Support. This webinar will cover the context in which NIH and NSF have made updates to their Current and Pending/Other Support formats, as well as go through specific changes made to each agency’s forms... Read more about NCURA Live Webinar - Current and Pending/Other Support: Updates to NIH and NSF Requirements and Institutional Approaches (University-wide)
Description: This session will provide an overview of the Procurement Policy. This session utilizes partially recorded content and live instruction/qa Please note: Part of this training will show a previously recorded session that will be stopped periodically throughout to answer questions live. Topics include:
The micro purchase and small purchase threshold
Debarment requirements when using federal or cost-share sponsored funds.
Requirements for when to complete the Vendor Justification Form (VJF)
Description: This class will include a review of Harvard's Cost Transfer Policies and Procedures, the responsibilities of approvers, identifying requirements and best practices for approval, and cost transfer resources. Attendees will participate in group discussions and work through examples and case studies.
Audience: Anyone Responsible for review and approval of cost transfers.
Pre-Requisites: Review the Cost Transfer Policy,...
Description: This session will cover updates to the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1) including revisions to the biographical sketch and current and pending support, and the transition to Research.gov for proposal preparation and submission. Participants will learn and be able to ask questions about NSF proposal and award policies and procedures, agency priorities, and advances with proposal submission modernization and Research.gov.
Description: Do not miss this opportunity to hear about what is new and what is being developed within the National Institute of Health's (NIH) programs, policies, and budgets. In this comprehensive review, participants will learn about the newest policy updates and how their respective institutions may be impacted. Upon completion of the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about new and existing policies and procedures. Topics include recent and upcoming changes to NIH policy, compliance requirements, and so much more! ...