D Have GCS award the number at the time the NEA is cut, rather than 2-3 weeks later. D I would have continuous budget numbers for those budgets under the expanded authority. D Let PI's know as soon as sponsoring agency informs the University of an award. It seems they don't communicate very well and may even have a somewhat adversarial tone. F Again, speed up the process for state contracts.
F allow on line tracking of the process F better communication as to progress of assignment.
F Get the numbers issued quickly once the agency has approved funding. F Have GCS keep on top of this. I have had to wait and wait for sub-account numbers which are vital to our interdisciplinary work. I think it works pretty well, actually. Sometimes we have needed an extension of the period, and this process had some glitches.