Reporting methods - every state agency has different reporting methods that UTK has to follow. This issue has been brought to the state for review. But for reporting methods the state will now include UTK, so that we can use the standardized reporting once established. State contracts require quarterly billing, while UTK prefers to monthly billing. The state has agreed to allow UTK to monthly bill.
State requires excessive documentation for invoices.
This issue has been brought to the State s attention and their response is that they will look at the policy and see if things can be handled differently. Devine suggested that a broad contract needed to be created for state agencies contracting with other state agencies. Cost Accounting Standards - Ron Maples was scheduled to give an update at the last Deans meeting, however this meeting was canceled. Ron still plans on meeting with the deans, but a time has not been set. Committee exist of 20 members and have formed teams to look at certain issues, in addition to the specific charge of writing goals for the Five-Year Plan.