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Dear Colleagues,  

ORA is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the RAPID Closeout Tool (version dated 2/3/2025). Please download the latest version of the tool, available in the ORA Online Resource Center

This latest version resolves a previous excel display issue with the generation of certain reports on the tool.

Before the RAPID Closeout Tool can be used with Excel, the .xla add-in file must be unblocked by following the steps below. Refer to the installation instructions that are available with the RAPID Closeout Tool download for more details. 

  1. Right-click the file named RAPID_Closeout_And_Reporting_Tool and select Properties 
  2. At the bottom of the General tab, click the Unblock button or check the Unblock checkbox 
  3. Click the Apply button, then the OK button 
Screenshot of Excel Properties showing RAPID Closeout and Reporting Tool

If you have any questions about this new RAPID Tool version, contact your EFM Accountant

Thank you, 

Katie Cadle | Manager  
Research Finance Compliance | UCLA Extramural Fund Management