DEPARTMENT MISSION

Our mission is to provide consistent and high quality financial stewardship, policy interpretation and compliance assurance to the University's research community and the sponsoring agencies. Members of the department strive to perform accurate and timely transaction approvals, financial analysis and reporting of costs incurred for sponsored projects. We monitor and maintain the accounting structure involved with revenue, expense and receivable transactions for sponsored projects so that these amounts are properly stated in the University's financial statements. In conjunction with Grants and Contracts and the Research Office, SPA develops a coordinated and consistent approach on institutional issues involving sponsored projects.

DEPARTMENT VISION

Sponsored Projects Accounting is the financial intermediary between sponsors of research and University investigators. We are the primary source for interpretation of relevant rules, regulations and laws governing incurring, reimbursing and reporting costs under sponsored-research agreements.

DEPARTMENT CORE VALUES

Service
We will serve our customers through a department-wide commitment to the philosophy of total quality.

Excellence
We will strive to attain high standards of performance and proficiency.

Stewardship
We will administer research funds in compliance with government agency or private organization rules and regulations.