Cost Transfer - Revision history

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Additional Information

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	*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/cost_transfer_explanation_and_justification.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form		*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/cost_transfer_explanation_and_justification.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form

	This page maintained by [mailto:~~dpanowic~~@unmc.edu ~~dkp~~].		This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].

Mhurlocker at 18:57, August 14, 2023

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	[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]] \| [[On-Campus and Off-Campus Indirect Cost Rates on Federally Sponsored Projects~~]] \| [[FDA Regulated Research~~]]		[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]] \| [[On-Campus and Off-Campus Indirect Cost Rates on Federally Sponsored Projects]]
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	Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />		Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />

Mhurlocker at 16:55, August 3, 2023

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	[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]] \| [[On-Campus and Off-Campus Indirect Cost Rates on Federally Sponsored Projects]]		[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]] \| [[On-Campus and Off-Campus Indirect Cost Rates on Federally Sponsored Projects]] \| [[FDA Regulated Research]]
	<br /><br />		<br /><br />
	Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />		Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />

Dpanowic: Updated persons authorized to review and approve transfers or charges more than one year old due to title change and one of the positions being vacated.

2023-04-28T13:57:34Z

Updated persons authorized to review and approve transfers or charges more than one year old due to title change and one of the positions being vacated.

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	Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />		Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/27/02''' <br />		Effective Date: '''10/27/02''' <br />
	Revised Date: '''08/22/~~22 draft~~''' <br />		Revised Date: '''04/28/23''' <br />
	Reviewed Date: ''' ''' <br />		Reviewed Date: '''04/28/23''' <br />
	<br />		<br />
	<big>'''Cost Transfer Policy'''</big>		<big>'''Cost Transfer Policy'''</big>
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	*The transfer must be supported by the [https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/cost_transfer_explanation_and_justification.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form to clearly explain why the transfer is being made. The explanation must be sufficient for a reviewer to understand the transfer and conclude that it is appropriate. A statement that merely says "to correct error" or "to transfer to correct account" is not sufficient.		*The transfer must be supported by the [https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/cost_transfer_explanation_and_justification.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form to clearly explain why the transfer is being made. The explanation must be sufficient for a reviewer to understand the transfer and conclude that it is appropriate. A statement that merely says "to correct error" or "to transfer to correct account" is not sufficient.
	*Whenever possible the department creating the transfer must also maintain documentation for the original charge that is being moved, such as a copy of the original vendor invoice and SAP document.		*Whenever possible the department creating the transfer must also maintain documentation for the original charge that is being moved, such as a copy of the original vendor invoice and SAP document.
	*The transfer should be submitted as soon as possible after the error is discovered, and must normally be processed within 90 days of the original entry. Transfers or charges more than one year old will not be allowed without further review and approval by Business & Finance leadership ([mailto:skraftmann@unmc.edu ~~Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Budget and Fiscal Analysis] or [mailto:jeffrey.miller@unmc.edu Assistant~~ Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance ~~– Finance and Business Services~~]).		*The transfer should be submitted as soon as possible after the error is discovered, and must normally be processed within 90 days of the original entry. Transfers or charges more than one year old will not be allowed without further review and approval by Business & Finance leadership ([mailto:skraftmann@unmc.edu Associate Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance]).
	*In addition to the Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification questions, Sponsored Programs Accounting may require additional documentation for any cost transfer where the aggregate cost being moved to a federal award is greater than $500. If the documentation is not sufficient to support the transfer Sponsored Programs Accounting will reverse the entry.		*In addition to the Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification questions, Sponsored Programs Accounting may require additional documentation for any cost transfer where the aggregate cost being moved to a federal award is greater than $500. If the documentation is not sufficient to support the transfer Sponsored Programs Accounting will reverse the entry.
	*Under no circumstances may expenditures be placed on a sponsored account for reasons of convenience or funding availability with the intention that they will be moved at a later date. Costs may not be transferred to a project that is near completion in order to use up funds.		*Under no circumstances may expenditures be placed on a sponsored account for reasons of convenience or funding availability with the intention that they will be moved at a later date. Costs may not be transferred to a project that is near completion in order to use up funds.
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	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*[mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Senior Manager, Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Senior Manager, Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
	*[mailto:skraftmann@unmc.edu ~~Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Budget and Fiscal Analysis]~~		*[mailto:skraftmann@unmc.edu Associate Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance]
	*[mailto:jeffrey.miller@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance ~~– Finance and Business Services~~]
	*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
	*UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]]		*UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]]

Afaylor: updated Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis to https

2023-03-30T17:21:51Z

updated Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis to https

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	*[mailto:skraftmann@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Budget and Fiscal Analysis]		*[mailto:skraftmann@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Budget and Fiscal Analysis]
	*[mailto:jeffrey.miller@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance – Finance and Business Services]		*[mailto:jeffrey.miller@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance – Finance and Business Services]
	*[~~http~~://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
	*UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]]		*UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]]
	*UNMC Policy No. 6105, [[Effort Certification]]		*UNMC Policy No. 6105, [[Effort Certification]]

Dpanowic at 14:01, August 23, 2022

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Dpanowic at 20:52, August 22, 2022

2022-08-22T20:52:38Z

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	Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />		Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/27/02''' <br />		Effective Date: '''10/27/02''' <br />
	Revised Date: '''08/11/22''' <br />		Revised Date: '''08/22/22 draft''' <br />
	Reviewed Date: '''~~08/11/22~~''' <br />		Reviewed Date: ''' ''' <br />
	<br />		<br />
	<big>'''Cost Transfer Policy'''</big>		<big>'''Cost Transfer Policy'''</big>
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	*For this policy and the cost transfer procedure “federal award” includes both federal awards to UNMC and federal pass-throughs where UNMC received federal funding indirectly through another institution.		*For this policy and the cost transfer procedure “federal award” includes both federal awards to UNMC and federal pass-throughs where UNMC received federal funding indirectly through another institution.
	*The transfer must be supported by the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/spaccounting/cost_transfer_expl__justifica.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form to clearly explain why the transfer is being made. The explanation must be sufficient for a reviewer to understand the transfer and conclude that it is appropriate. A statement that merely says "to correct error" or "to transfer to correct account" is not sufficient.		*The transfer must be supported by the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/spaccounting/cost_transfer_expl__justifica.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form to clearly explain why the transfer is being made. The explanation must be sufficient for a reviewer to understand the transfer and conclude that it is appropriate. A statement that merely says "to correct error" or "to transfer to correct account" is not sufficient.
	*Whenever possible the department creating the transfer must also maintain documentation for the original charge that is being moved, such as a copy of the original vendor invoice, SAP document.		*Whenever possible the department creating the transfer must also maintain documentation for the original charge that is being moved, such as a copy of the original vendor invoice and SAP document.
	*The transfer should be submitted as soon as possible after the error is discovered, and must normally be processed within 90 days of the original entry. Transfers or charges more than one year old will not be allowed.		*The transfer should be submitted as soon as possible after the error is discovered, and must normally be processed within 90 days of the original entry. Transfers or charges more than one year old will not be allowed without further review and approval by Business & Finance leadership (Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Budget and Fiscal Analysis or Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance – Finance and Business Services).
	*In addition to the Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification questions, Sponsored Programs Accounting may require additional documentation for any cost transfer where the aggregate cost being moved to a federal award is greater than $500. If the documentation is not sufficient to support the transfer Sponsored Programs Accounting will reverse the entry.		*In addition to the Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification questions, Sponsored Programs Accounting may require additional documentation for any cost transfer where the aggregate cost being moved to a federal award is greater than $500. If the documentation is not sufficient to support the transfer Sponsored Programs Accounting will reverse the entry.
	*Under no circumstances may expenditures be placed on a sponsored account for reasons of convenience or funding availability with the intention that they will be moved at a later date. Costs may not be transferred to a project that is near completion in order to use up funds.		*Under no circumstances may expenditures be placed on a sponsored account for reasons of convenience or funding availability with the intention that they will be moved at a later date. Costs may not be transferred to a project that is near completion in order to use up funds.

Dpanowic at 18:57, August 11, 2022

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	[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing~~]] \| [[Facilities and Administrative Cost~~]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary~~]] \| [[Unallowable Cost Policy~~]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]] \| [[On-Campus and Off-Campus Indirect Cost Rates on Federally Sponsored Projects]]		[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]] \| [[On-Campus and Off-Campus Indirect Cost Rates on Federally Sponsored Projects]]
	<br /><br />		<br /><br />
	Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />		Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/27/02''' <br />		Effective Date: '''10/27/02''' <br />
	Revised Date: '''07/01/09''' <br />		Revised Date: '''08/11/22''' <br />
	Reviewed Date: '''01/17/13''' <br />		Reviewed Date: '''08/11/22''' <br />
	<br />		<br />
	<big>'''Cost Transfer Policy'''</big>		<big>'''Cost Transfer Policy'''</big>
	== Basis of the Policy ==		== Basis of the Policy ==
	Acceptance of federal awards obligates the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to comply with the federal government’s rules, regulations and guidelines applicable to sponsored programs. Federal cost principles per the ~~OMB Circular~~ A-~~21 “Cost~~ Principles for ~~Educational Institutions”~~ require costs to be properly allocated to the program that received the benefits of the costs incurred.		Acceptance of federal awards obligates the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to comply with the federal government’s rules, regulations and guidelines applicable to sponsored programs. Federal cost principles per the [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1 Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards or Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, Part 200] require costs to be properly allocated to the program that received the benefits of the costs incurred.

	== Purpose of the Policy ==		== Purpose of the Policy ==
	This policy establishes requirements for processing transfers of direct costs to sponsored accounts. Federal regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, and good management practices require that all costs incurred be appropriate to and for the direct benefit of the project charged, and that accounting records be maintained on a timely and accurate basis. The federal government considers an excess number of cost transfers to be a sign of ineffective financial controls.		This policy establishes requirements for processing transfers of direct costs to sponsored accounts. Federal regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, and good management practices require that all costs incurred be appropriate to and for the direct benefit of the project charged, and that accounting records be maintained on a timely and accurate basis. The federal government considers an excess number of cost transfers to be a sign of ineffective financial controls.
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	Although it is preferable to charge costs to the correct account when they are incurred, cost transfers may occasionally be necessary. These transfers must be properly documented and processed within a reasonable time (normally within 90 days of the original entry).		Although it is preferable to charge costs to the correct account when they are incurred, cost transfers may occasionally be necessary. These transfers must be properly documented and processed within a reasonable time (normally within 90 days of the original entry).
	== Requirements ==		== Requirements ==
	*The costs being transferred to a federally sponsored award must be allowable to that award per ~~[[Direct Cost\|~~UNMC Policy No. 6100, ~~Direct Costs~~]].		*The costs being transferred to a federally sponsored award must be allowable to that award per UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]].
	*For this policy and the cost transfer procedure “federal award” includes both federal awards to UNMC and federal pass-throughs where UNMC received federal funding indirectly through another institution.		*For this policy and the cost transfer procedure “federal award” includes both federal awards to UNMC and federal pass-throughs where UNMC received federal funding indirectly through another institution.
	*The transfer must be supported by the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/spaccounting/cost_transfer_expl__justifica.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form to clearly explain why the transfer is being made. The explanation must be sufficient for a reviewer to understand the transfer and conclude that it is appropriate. A statement that merely says "to correct error" or "to transfer to correct account" is not sufficient.		*The transfer must be supported by the [http://info.unmc.edu/media/spaccounting/cost_transfer_expl__justifica.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form to clearly explain why the transfer is being made. The explanation must be sufficient for a reviewer to understand the transfer and conclude that it is appropriate. A statement that merely says "to correct error" or "to transfer to correct account" is not sufficient.
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	*The transfer should be submitted as soon as possible after the error is discovered, and must normally be processed within 90 days of the original entry. Transfers or charges more than one year old will not be allowed.		*The transfer should be submitted as soon as possible after the error is discovered, and must normally be processed within 90 days of the original entry. Transfers or charges more than one year old will not be allowed.
	*In addition to the Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification questions, Sponsored Programs Accounting may require additional documentation for any cost transfer where the aggregate cost being moved to a federal award is greater than $500. If the documentation is not sufficient to support the transfer Sponsored Programs Accounting will reverse the entry.		*In addition to the Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification questions, Sponsored Programs Accounting may require additional documentation for any cost transfer where the aggregate cost being moved to a federal award is greater than $500. If the documentation is not sufficient to support the transfer Sponsored Programs Accounting will reverse the entry.
	*Under no circumstances may expenditures be placed on a sponsored account for reasons of convenience or funding availability with the intention that they will be moved at a later date. Costs may not be transferred to a project that is near completion in order to use up funds.		*Under no circumstances may expenditures be placed on a sponsored account for reasons of convenience or funding availability with the intention that they will be moved at a later date. Costs may not be transferred to a project that is near completion in order to use up funds.
	*If a cost transfer affects two departments, both departments must approve the cost transfer.		*If a cost transfer affects two departments, both departments must approve the cost transfer.
	*Costs transfers that have been justified, documented and accepted as appropriate will not be allowed to be moved again.		*Costs transfers that have been justified, documented and accepted as appropriate will not be allowed to be moved again.
	*Retroactive payroll transfers can affect a previously certified effort report. Therefore, UNMC requires recertification of effort under specific circumstances as explained in ~~[[Effort Certification\|~~UNMC Policy No. 6105, Effort Certification]] and the related procedure.		*Retroactive payroll transfers can affect a previously certified effort report. Therefore, UNMC requires recertification of effort under specific circumstances as explained in UNMC Policy No. 6105, [[Effort Certification]] and the related procedure.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*[mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Senior Manager, Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Senior Manager, Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
	*[http://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[http://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
			*UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]]
			*UNMC Policy No. 6105, [[Effort Certification]]
	*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/Cost_Transfer_Procedure.pdf UNMC Cost Transfer Procedure]		*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/Cost_Transfer_Procedure.pdf UNMC Cost Transfer Procedure]
	*Office of Management and ~~Budget Circular A-21~~		*[https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1 Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards or Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, Part 200]
	*[http://info.unmc.edu/media/spaccounting/cost_transfer_expl__justifica.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification]		*[http://info.unmc.edu/media/spaccounting/cost_transfer_expl__justifica.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification]

	This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].		This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].

Dpanowic at 17:16, January 7, 2020

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	[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Facilities and Administrative Cost]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Unallowable Cost Policy]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]]		[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Facilities and Administrative Cost]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Unallowable Cost Policy]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]] \| [[On-Campus and Off-Campus Indirect Cost Rates on Federally Sponsored Projects]]
	<br /><br />		<br /><br />
	Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />		Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />
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	*Retroactive payroll transfers can affect a previously certified effort report. Therefore, UNMC requires recertification of effort under specific circumstances as explained in [[Effort Certification\|UNMC Policy No. 6105, Effort Certification]] and the related procedure.		*Retroactive payroll transfers can affect a previously certified effort report. Therefore, UNMC requires recertification of effort under specific circumstances as explained in [[Effort Certification\|UNMC Policy No. 6105, Effort Certification]] and the related procedure.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*[mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Manager, Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Senior Manager, Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
	*[http://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[http://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
	*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/Cost_Transfer_Procedure.pdf UNMC Cost Transfer Procedure]		*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/Cost_Transfer_Procedure.pdf UNMC Cost Transfer Procedure]

Afaylor: add Faculty tab and Facilities and Administrative Cost | Unallowable Cost Policy

2019-08-07T19:20:19Z

add Faculty tab and Facilities and Administrative Cost | Unallowable Cost Policy

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	width="20">[[Intellectual Property]]</td>		width="20">[[Intellectual Property]]</td>
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			width="20">[[Faculty]]</td>
	</tr>		</tr>
	</table>		</table>
	<br />		<br />
	[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]]		[[Sponsored Programs]] \| [[Sponsored Programs Costing]] \| [[Facilities and Administrative Cost]] \| [[Institutional Base Salary]] \| [[Unallowable Cost Policy]] \| [[Sponsored Project Cost Share]] \| [[Effort Certification]] \| [[Cost Transfer]] \| [[Service Center]] \| [[Subrecipient Policy]]
	<br /><br />		<br /><br />
	Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />		Policy No.: '''6106'''<br />

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	== Requirements ==		== Requirements ==
	*The costs being transferred to a federally sponsored award must be allowable to that award per UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]].		*The costs being transferred to a federally sponsored award must be allowable to that award per UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]].
	*For this policy and the cost transfer procedure “federal award” includes both federal awards to UNMC and federal pass-throughs where UNMC received federal funding indirectly through another ~~institution~~.		*For this policy and the cost transfer procedure, “federal award” includes both federal awards to UNMC and federal pass-throughs where UNMC received federal funding indirectly through another external entity.
	*The transfer must be supported by the [~~http~~://info.unmc.edu/~~media~~/spaccounting/~~cost_transfer_expl__justifica~~.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form to clearly explain why the transfer is being made. The explanation must be sufficient for a reviewer to understand the transfer and conclude that it is appropriate. A statement that merely says "to correct error" or "to transfer to correct account" is not sufficient.		*The transfer must be supported by the [https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/cost_transfer_explanation_and_justification.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form to clearly explain why the transfer is being made. The explanation must be sufficient for a reviewer to understand the transfer and conclude that it is appropriate. A statement that merely says "to correct error" or "to transfer to correct account" is not sufficient.
	*Whenever possible the department creating the transfer must also maintain documentation for the original charge that is being moved, such as a copy of the original vendor invoice and SAP document.		*Whenever possible the department creating the transfer must also maintain documentation for the original charge that is being moved, such as a copy of the original vendor invoice and SAP document.
	*The transfer should be submitted as soon as possible after the error is discovered, and must normally be processed within 90 days of the original entry. Transfers or charges more than one year old will not be allowed without further review and approval by Business & Finance leadership (Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Budget and Fiscal Analysis or Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance – Finance and Business Services).		*The transfer should be submitted as soon as possible after the error is discovered, and must normally be processed within 90 days of the original entry. Transfers or charges more than one year old will not be allowed without further review and approval by Business & Finance leadership ([mailto:skraftmann@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Budget and Fiscal Analysis] or [mailto:jeffrey.miller@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance – Finance and Business Services]).
	*In addition to the Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification questions, Sponsored Programs Accounting may require additional documentation for any cost transfer where the aggregate cost being moved to a federal award is greater than $500. If the documentation is not sufficient to support the transfer Sponsored Programs Accounting will reverse the entry.		*In addition to the Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification questions, Sponsored Programs Accounting may require additional documentation for any cost transfer where the aggregate cost being moved to a federal award is greater than $500. If the documentation is not sufficient to support the transfer Sponsored Programs Accounting will reverse the entry.
	*Under no circumstances may expenditures be placed on a sponsored account for reasons of convenience or funding availability with the intention that they will be moved at a later date. Costs may not be transferred to a project that is near completion in order to use up funds.		*Under no circumstances may expenditures be placed on a sponsored account for reasons of convenience or funding availability with the intention that they will be moved at a later date. Costs may not be transferred to a project that is near completion in order to use up funds.
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	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*[mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Senior Manager, Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu Senior Manager, Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
			*[mailto:skraftmann@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director, Budget and Fiscal Analysis]
			*[mailto:jeffrey.miller@unmc.edu Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance – Finance and Business Services]
	*[http://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]		*[http://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/fincompliance/index.html Financial Compliance and Cost Analysis]
	*UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]]		*UNMC Policy No. 6100, [[Sponsored Programs Costing]]
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	*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/Cost_Transfer_Procedure.pdf UNMC Cost Transfer Procedure]		*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/Cost_Transfer_Procedure.pdf UNMC Cost Transfer Procedure]
	*[https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1 Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards or Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, Part 200]		*[https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1 Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards or Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, Part 200]
	*[~~http~~://info.unmc.edu/~~media~~/spaccounting/~~cost_transfer_expl__justifica~~.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification]		*[https://info.unmc.edu/management/finance/spaccounting/cost_transfer_explanation_and_justification.doc Cost Transfer Explanation and Justification] form

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