Research Administration
News and announcements regarding research administration
Roles and responsibilities in sponsored research administration
Were the right people paid from the right project? PIs and their administrative units are responsible to review funding sources regularly to ensure that the appropriate individuals were paid from each project. If an error in funding occurs, there is a 60-day window for processing retroactive funding adjustments (RFAs).
The most effective way to avoid an RFA is to review salary certifications and DEMIS gross and fringe reports following each pay calculation to catch problems immediately.
The KU Center for Research (KUCR) pre-audits all payroll transactions funded by sponsored agreements or other resources for which KUCR and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) are directly responsible. All units are required to follow the KU RFA policy and procedures when submitting such requests for processing and review. Questions? Contact Angie Loving, manager of compensation and appointments, aloving@ku.edu or 864-7472.
Staff changes
The following staff changes occurred during November:
- Jeannette Spencer, contracts specialist, contract negotiations.
- Candi Wilbur, grant specialist, proposal services.