Compliance Oversight

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Overview

UCSF faculty members are required to manage the financial aspects of research in compliance with University policy, federal and state laws, and sponsor requirements.The Contracts and Grants Accounting Compliance Unit supports Principal Investigators and departments in meeting compliance requirements.

Components

Key Topics

Review the topics below for guidance on specific business procedures.

  • Award Verification

    Overview

    Award verification is UCSF's procedure to support Principal Investigators (PIs) in meeting the requirements of the Uniform Guidance for federal awards.

  • Understanding Effort

    Overview

    Effort is the percentage of time spent on UC professional activities like research, teaching, patient care, and administration.