Research Costing &
Compliance Programs
We partner with the University of Utah research community to provide guidance, tools, and oversight that support compliant and efficient financial administration.
Our Mission
To promote and ensure adherence to federal cost principles and university policies while supporting accurate, compliant, and efficient financial administration of sponsored research. We partner with campus units to reduce risk, provide clarity, and support successful research outcomes.
How We Support You
Our team provides specialized support across key areas of research costing and compliance. See our areas of expertise.
Audit Support
Provides guidance and documentation to help departments prepare for, navigate, and respond to internal, external, and federal audits related to sponsored projects. This includes coordinating audit requests and ensuring compliance with federal regulations, such as Uniform Guidance.
Core Guidance
Offers policy interpretation, best practices, and tools to support accurate costing and financial management. This includes rate development, cost allowability, and compliance with federal costing standards.
Effort Reporting
Manages processes to certify that compensation charged to sponsored projects accurately reflects the work performed. Ensures compliance with federal requirements for effort certification and salary distribution.
F&A Cost Accounting
Oversees the development, calculation, and submission of the University’s F&A (indirect cost) rate proposal. Ensures costs are classified properly and recovered appropriately under federal guidelines.
Service & Recharge Centers
Supports units that provide specialized services or goods to the research community. Assists with rate setting, cost analysis, and compliance to ensure centers operate consistently with federal cost principles and institutional policy.
Subrecipient Monitoring
Ensures appropriate oversight of subawards issued by the University. Provides tools and processes to evaluate subrecipient risk, monitor financial and programmatic performance, and maintain compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements.
News & Updates
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Resources
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Need Help with Costing or Compliance?
Our team is here to support you. Reach out to the appropriate area below, and we’ll connect you with the right resources.