This course will review the sponsored project fund set-up process and common post-award financial reporting and compliance requirements; areas essential for research administrators managing sponsored project funds.
Financial Closeout Procedure for Sponsored Projects
The new procedure for Financial Closeout of Sponsored Projects is now effective starting January 1, 2017 as previously announced. More information and the procedure document can be found on the EFM website.
EFM Newsletter – Fall Issue (2016)
Current developments at EFM and beyond. Fall 2016 issue.
EFM’s move and important deadlines
ORA is moving to 10889 Wilshire Building (formerly known as the “Occidental Building”) during the 2016-17 Winter Closure, beginning December 23, 2016 through January 2, 2017. EFM has established the following important deadlines in an effort to continue to ensure compliance with timely financial reporting requirements of sponsored project funds. Please be advised that not adhering to these deadlines may pose significant consequences that can impact invoicing and/or reporting on affected sponsored project funds.
Spring and Summer 2016 Effort Reports Are Now Available!
You can access your department’s effort reports at: https://ers.it.ucla.edu and begin the certification process. The certification deadline is Tuesday, February 7th, 2017.
Soliciting comments for the New Closeout Procedure for Sponsored Project Funds
EFM has enhanced the Federal Fund Closeout Procedure to be applicable to all sponsored project funds. The new procedure is planned to go into effect January 1, 2017. A draft of the procedure is now available on EFM website: http://ora.research.ucla.edu/EFM/Pages/Closeout/CloseoutResources.aspx. Questions and comments are welcomed through November 30, 2016 and may be sent to: EFMOperations@research.ucla.edu.
EFM RAPID Closeout Tool Course
This course will teach users how to effectively use the closeout tool to help manage and close out awards. You may register via the UCLA Learning Management System (LMS) at http://lms.ucla.edu.
EFM Newsletter – Summer Issue (2016)
Current developments at EFM and beyond. Summer 2016 issue.
EFM Newsletter – Inaugural Issue (Spring 2016)
We are happy to announce the inaugural issue of the EFM Newsletter! We’re excited to provide a way to keep you informed of current developments at EFM and beyond. Your topic suggestions are welcomed and appreciated! E-mail to EFM Operations: EFMOperations@research.ucla.edu
Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 Effort Reports Deadline is Officially Over!
The campus on-time certification rate was 89%. UCLA’s overall completion is 99% certified for Spring ‘06 – Winter ’16 quarters.