A copy of the letter will be forwarded to the respective Dean. Generally, all materials and supplies must be received and services must be rendered prior to the expiration date of a project. NSF may pay for all valid encumbrances after the expiration date. NIH will pay for encumbered items received after the expiration date, if it is not the end of the project period. The U. S. Department of Education can pay for encumbered items if they are received prior to the time the report is due.
Most projects require the submission of a technical report.
If this becomes a problem, the TAMU Office of Sponsored Projects will contact the PI or Project Director. If a final financial report is required, the Department of Contract Administration is responsible for verification and approval of all final financial reports. The PI or Project Director or Departmental accountant should prepare the report and forward it to the Department of Contract Administration for approval. Equipment inventories are required at the close of contracts. However, if the equipment becomes surplus to the needs of the department or is no longer being used for federal projects, OSP should be notified.