Award Compliance
Your partner in award compliance from start to finish
What does award compliance mean?
Award Compliance addresses obligations specific to a sponsored award that are required by the sponsor in return for financially supporting a grant, contract or cooperative agreement, or as dictated by the award鈥檚 scope of work.
How does the OCG听Compliance Team help听you?
Throughout the lifecycle of an award, the Compliance Team offers dedicated support in the following areas:
Even before you apply for the award, OCG Compliance can, in conunction with your proposal analyst, guide you through requirements to identify resources you need.
Certifications & Representations
Sponsors often require CU to certify the University鈥檚 funding management processes before project funding can be received.
Key certifications include:
- Compliance with cost accounting standards
- Maintaining a drug-free workplace
- Having a whistleblower policy
- Assurance that funds will not be used for lobbying
- Prohibition of employees who are suspended, debarred, or charged with crimes from managing federal funds
Property/Fabrications
- Budget justifications and scope of work must clearly explain how proposed property and equipment purchases are reasonable, allocable, and essential for the project.
- Having this information readily available at the start will help Department Administrators, OCG, and other central offices assist Principal Investigators (PIs) in managing these purchases.
- OCG Compliance can also guide PIs and Department Administrators on allowable costs related to fabrications.
Learn more about Property and Fabrications.
Restricted Research Guidance
For some projects, CU is required to meet additional security requirements as outlined by the Federal Government.听 The OCG Compliance team provides guidance for PIs and Departments in navigating additional requirements of restricted research.听
Borrowing or Lending (Bailment Agreements)
If equipment is leaving campus, submit an Off-Campus form with the Property Accounting Office. OCG Compliance can help determine if a Bailment Agreement is necessary or if there are any sponsor restrictions.
Reporting
OCG Compliance supports the Principal Investigator (PI) and department to complete property reports for sponsors as required by the award's terms. This includes annual reports to agencies, national labs, and federal sponsors at the end of the federal fiscal year. A report may still be req