Effort Certification Reporting
The University of Memphis effort certification reporting policy (UM4010 Certification of Effort) complies with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. 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:
Effort Certification Process Map for Certifiers (faculty, GAs, researchers working on sponsored and non-sponsored research)