The office is also responsible for administration of the Certified Approver Program and for maintaining currency of knowledge of federal, state and University policies. The office monitors the effectiveness of electronic sponsored project management tools and provides advice to the Vice President for Research on systemic and continuous improvement in the quality of sponsored project management. The director of the office reports directly to the Vice President for Research and works closely with the directors of Internal Audits, Sponsored Projects Administration and Sponsored Financial Reporting. Preaward OAR generates reports that track the age of preaward accounts.
OAR attests to the effectiveness of processes and procedures in sponsored project management.
Budget Management OAR administers the Certified Approver Program. OAR randomly checks grant transactions from all units for appropriateness and adherence to federal, state and local regulations. OAR generates financial reports based on unusual trends, patterns, etc. OAR designs reports that are deemed necessary, prudent and add value to the grants administration process. OAR submits to deans, unit heads and principal investigators appropriate reports and requires timely resolution of any problems that are identified.