Policies related to the financial operation of the University of Pennsylvania
To ensure that funds provided from external sources to support research and other projects are administered in accordance with University policies as well as those of the sponsor. External sources include both governmental and private organizations
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To ensure that proposals submitted for external support of research and other sponsored projects comply with University financial and other policies.
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Research Services
To ensure that funds received for the clinical testing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices (“clinical trials”) are administered in accordance with University policies, sponsor requirements and federal regulations.
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Research Services
Purpose: To ensure that the terms and conditions of agreements for sponsored projects comply with established University policies and to establish authority for negotiations.
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Research Services
To ensure that grants, contracts, and other agreements whether monetary or not, supporting sponsored projects are in compliance with University policies.
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To establish responsibility for the financial administration of sponsored projects
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To assign authority and responsibility for the accounting for sponsored projects.
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To ensure compliance with the Federal Cost Accounting Standards applicable to educational institutions, as follows: 1. CAS 501: Consistency in Estimating, Accumulating and Reporting Costs. 2. CAS 502: Consistency in Allocating Costs Incurred for the Same Purpose. 3. CAS 505: Accounting for Unallowable Costs. 4. CAS 506: Cost Accounting Period.
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Research Services
To establish responsibility for preparation and submission of sponsored project budgets
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To establish guidelines for the charging and approval of direct cost expenditures on federal awards.
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Research Services