The Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance appoints a Campus Audit Liaison to function as the principal contact and coordinator for all campus audit matters. In Amherst, the campus audit liaison is The Controller.
The Controller oversees the Audit and Compliance Unit of the Controller’s Office which serves as the principal liaison for auditor and outside agency examinations of sponsored projects for the campus.
This unit evaluates internal controls, conducts risk based financial compliance reviews, aids in the development of policies and procedures for compliance purposes, and offers trainings to the campus with a primary focus on managing sponsored research funding.
This unit also assists with Subrecipient risk assesment and monitoring, FFATA reporting, Cash advances and US Bank Decling Cards applications and settlements, financial questionnaires, E-verification compliance reviews and Fly America compliance reviews.
This unit works closely with the Controller, Research Accounting Department, Accounts Receivable Department, Research and Engagement, and Central Grant Core team to achieve its mission.
US Bank Declining Card Applications
Advance Request and Settlement Forms
Controller's Office Advance Form for Human Subject Compensation
Controller's Office Advance Form for International Travel
Controller's Office Advance Settlement Form for International Travel
University Reports and Audits
https://www.umassp.edu/controller/reports
Federal Regulations
Uniform Guidance: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
UMass Amherst Campus Guidance for: How to evaluate a cost to a Federally Sponsored Project
UMass Federal Costing Exception Form
Cost Transfers
Non-Payroll Cost Transfer PowerForm
Job Aid for Non-Payroll Cost Transfer PowerForm
E-Verify
https://www.umass.edu/research/awards/administration/what-e-verify
https://www.umassp.edu/employee-center/umass-guidance-e-verification
Fly America
Subrecipient Monitoring and Management
Subrecipient Monitoring and Management Policy
Subrecipient Invoice Processing Via DocuSign
Subrecipient Invoice Process Memo for Subrecipient Invoices Payable to Outside Vendors
Subrecipient Invoice Process Memo for Subrecipient Invoices payable to Other Umass Campuses
Subrecipient Invoice Checklist
Trainings / Workshops (Please let us know if you would like training for a specific topic)
We have offered trainings for Cost sharing, Financial Closeout of Awards, Fly America and Open Skies, and Post Award Administration.
Come join us for: Core 5 Post Award Financial Research Administration - next class 10/19/23
Come join us for PRO Series- Controller’s Office Presents- Cost transfers in FY24 - Classes to be posted soon with tentative dates of 10/24 from 10AM - 12PM, and 11/16 from 10AM - 12PM.
