FAQs
What invoice details are validated?
Question:
What invoice details are validated?
Answer
- Subaward number - must be valid and in the correct format.
- Invoice number - must be unique; duplicates are not accepted.
- Invoice period -
- The first invoice must start on the subaward start date.
- Subsequent invoices must follow the previous end date (no gaps or overlaps, except for final invoices).
- Dates cannot be in the future or outside the project period.
- Financials -
- Cumulative total cannot exceed obligated funds.
- Totals must equal prior invoices plus current amount.
- Indirect costs must match the subaward's F&A rate (unless exempt).
- Cost share totals must align with previous reporting (if applicable).
- Required files - at least one PDF invoice is required; supporting files may be PDF, Word, Excel, or JPG.
- Organization details - contact information and certification box must be completed.