Policies and Regulations

PROCEDURE TITLE:

Sponsored Project Closeout

APPLIES TO:

All principal investigators, departmental staff, and administrative units involved in managing externally sponsored projects

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Office of Research & Innovation (ORI)

Sponsored Projects

Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Division of Finance & Administration

APPROVED BY:

EFFECTIVE DATE:

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

PROCEDURE STATEMENT:

The timely and accurate closeout of sponsored projects is a critical institutional responsibility. This procedure establishes the required actions and shared responsibilities for finalizing all financial, technical, and administrative aspects of a sponsored award. Adherence to this procedure is mandatory to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, federal regulations, and sound financial stewardship.

DEFINITIONS:

Award Closeout

The process of completing all required reports, reconciling all financial transactions, and fulfilling all administrative obligations with a sponsored project after its period of performance has ended.

Period of Performance