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.
Key Topics
Review the topics below for guidance on specific business procedures.
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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.
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Automatic Award Advance Procedures
Overview
This guide covers UCSF’s automatic award advance eligibility guidelines and procedures.
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Cost Sharing on Sponsored Awards
Overview
This guide provides definitions, business processes, and setup procedures for cost sharing on sponsored awards.
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How to Survive an External Audit
Overview
Follow the guidelines below to learn how to best prepare for an audit.
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Understanding Effort
Overview
Effort is the percentage of time spent on UC professional activities like research, teaching, patient care, and administration.