Finding Number: 2023-002
Condition: Out of 60 allowability samples that were tested, one expenditure tested was determined to be incorrectly charged to this grant.
Planned Corrective Action: The College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS) has instituted several reforms to prev...
Finding Number: 2023-002
Condition: Out of 60 allowability samples that were tested, one expenditure tested was determined to be incorrectly charged to this grant.
Planned Corrective Action: The College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS) has instituted several reforms to prevent future instances of this nature. The Program Director is now required to review and sign-off on all transactions before they are charged to the project, to ensure all charges are appropriate. New staff have been assigned to the project to process transactions, and the CCPS business office is now meeting monthly to review project activity, discuss any questions, and address any concerns regarding financial activities.
Additionally, the university is drafting a new policy to review and, if needed, provide additional administrative support for large, complex grant projects. This policy will require that grant proposals above a certain dollar threshold are reviewed by the Office of Research prior to submission to ensure proper resources will be available to manage the project if awarded. In cases where the Office of Research determines additional resources may be needed, they will be authorized to require additional support be included in the grant proposal, or else provide additional administrative help to the unit at the time of award.
Contact person responsible for corrective action: CCPS: Jeremy Harvey, Jodi Sleyo, and Bailey Bartels. Office of Research: Patrick Clark
Anticipated Completion Date: CCPS changes have been implemented as of 10/11/2023; policy changes to be completed by 6/30/2024.