The University of Findlay - Role of Business Office

Pre-Award

Works with PI on budget (i.e. proposal development team member)
Reviews final budget and budget narrative (with Grants Office) and signs any relevant financial forms
Checks proposal text for budget-related statements
Reviews cost-sharing commitments and prepares necessary cost share forms

Post-Award

Assigns tracking number for project
Meets quarterly with PI and Grants Office to review expenditures and prepare financial reports
Prepares subaward agreements and secures signatures; provides copies to PI and Grants Office
Assists PI with vendor selection and compliance with procurement requirements Approves all expenditures over $500
Monitors receipt of payments from funding source and alerts PI and Grants Office of payments
Resolves billing/payment problems
Assists PI with preparing final financial report and close-out of grant funds
Serves as university liaison with all federal and non-federal auditors