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1. Grant Administration Fee

1.1Definition
1.2 Elements
1.3 Calculation IDC-Transfer

2. Sponsored Programs Reserve

2.1 Purpose
2.2 Administration
2.3 Allocation To Sponsored Programs Reserve

 

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1. Grant Administration Fee

1.1 Definition
The Grant Administration Fee is charged by The University Corporation to the University for the administration of sponsored programs.

1.2 Elements
The Grant Administration Fee consists of:

- The Costs of the The University Corporation-Sponsored Programs Department
and
- 3.9% of the Total Project Expenditure of all Sponsored Programs Administered by The University Corporation

(This percentage represents the effort of the administration of sponsored programs at TUC- Accounting, TUC - Human Resources, TUC - Executive Management and other expenses such as Internal Audits, PeopleSoft, Insurances, etc. Sponsored Programs is the single largest department at TUC, representing approximately 70% of its revenue, therefore it also must bear a share of its general administrative expenses.)

The Grant Administration Fee is deducted from the pool of recovered indirect cost, due to be transferred to the University.

1.3 Calculation IDC Transfer to the University
The transfer of recovered Indirect Cost to the University is calculated as follows:

Recovered Indirect Cost (IDC) of All Sponsored Programs
less
- 3.9 % x Expenditures of All Sponsored Programs
- Cost of Sponsored Programs Department
- Partial Cost of the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects (CSUN-ORSP)
- Allocation to Sponsored Programs Reserve
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Indirect Cost (IDC) transferred to CSUN (Net Free Balance)
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2. Sponsored Programs Reserve

2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Sponsored Programs Reserve is to cover potentially unallowable costs and penalties resulting from sponsored programs.

2.2 Administration
The Sponsored Programs Reserve is jointly administered by The University Corporation and the CSUN - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Any disbursement from the reserve requires the joint approval from both offices.

2.3. Allocation To Sponsored Programs Reserve
Per Policy:

Net Indirect Cost of All Sponsored Programs (after SP expenses) X 10%
Cap: => Up to a maximum of 5% of the Sponsored Programs Volume

Recovered Indirect Cost (IDC) of All Sponsored Programs
less
- 3.9 % x Expenditures of All Sponsored Programs
- Cost of Sponsored Programs Department
- Partial Cost of the Office of Research & Sponsored Projects (CSUN-ORSP)
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Net Indirect Cost
x 10%
= Addition to the Sponsored Programs Reserve
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3. Write-Off

Write-Off < $100
The Sponsored Programs Administrator will be able to write-off any amounts smaller than $100 to the Sponsored Programs Reserve.

Write-Off < $500
The Senior Sponsored Programs Administrator will be able to write-off any amounts smaller than $500 to the Sponsored Programs Reserve.

Write-Off < $5,000
The Director, Sponsored Programs will be able to write-off any amounts smaller than $5,000 to the Sponsored Programs Reserve.

Write-Off < $10,000
The Chief Financial Officer will be able to write-off any amounts smaller than $10,000 to the Sponsored Programs Reserve.

Write-Off > $10,000
The Executive Director together with the Associate Vice President Research will be able to write-off any amounts equal or larger than $10,000 to the Sponsored Programs Reserve.

Default
The Executive Director will determine the default of a payment and will notify the Associate Vice President Research, and the Principal Investigator, and if applicable the Manager of Academic Resources and the Dean of the respective college. Together with the Associate Vice President Research, the Executive Director will determine the allocation of the related charges.

 

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