NIU expects careful budgeting and timely expense allocation so that posting in the PeopleSoft grant account reflects the period in which the expense occurred to the greatest extent possible. Moreover, timely allocation of expenses to the grant account facilitates timely and accurate billing and indirect recovery.
There may be situations when a cost transfer is necessary or unavoidable. In certain circumstances, SPA may require a completed cost transfer form (PDF). The form documents the justification, review, and approval for the cost transfer, and creates an auditable record.
Cost transfers for the following reasons are never acceptable:
See the policy on Cost Transfers for additional information.
Contract your Grants and Contracts Associate to discuss transfers for a specific award.
Pre-award and Proposals
asosp@niu.edu
Post-award and Award Management
grantsfiscal@niu.edu
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