Allocation, benefit to project

[s-w...@umn.edu]

We wanted to remind the CA community that an explanation for the allocation and a justification that includes how a trip benefits each project charged must be included with a transaction. The method for allocation must be consistent across all sponsored and non-sponsored funds, and, as you know, if a project does not have travel funds, nonsponsored funds must be used for those costs. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts on this if you'd like. Thanks.

[Rachel Veenstra]

Could you please share what concrete information PIs are given about their role, responsibility and expectations to comply with proper justification of transactions?  I'm often left with the sense that staff the only ones delivering messages of expectations and compliance?

[s-w...@umn.edu]

RCO staff is always available to assist in clarifying the need for complete justifications to PIs. If administrators are having continuing issues please get in touch and we will work to develop a plan to help educate and define for PIs what the expectations are.