Effort Certification
The University of Memphis effort certification reporting policy (UM1676 Certification of Effort) complies with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget. As a condition of receiving federal funding, institutions must maintain an accurate system for reporting the percentage of effort that employees devote to federally sponsored projects. Compliance with this policy protects the University against penalties and funding disallowance due to inaccurate, incomplete, or untimely effort reporting.
Step-by-Step Instructions with Screenshots:
Summary of Policy & Process Changes (December 2007)
Effort Certification Process Maps:
- For Certifiers (faculty, GAs, researchers working on a sponsored program)
- For Principal Investigators
Effort Certification Work Team Report & Approved Recommendations