What is the Unit and PI's role?

Answer

Joint Responsibilities (Unit & PI)

• Review all invoices and related documentation for compliance with the subaward agreement.
• Assess expenses for allowability, compliance, and reasonableness.
• Compare the invoice to the budget and check cost share if applicable.
• Check that the data entered by the Subrecipient aligns with the uploaded invoice file (e.g., invoice number, invoice period, current and cumulative amount & indirect costs).
• Verify work is acceptable and completed in a timely manner.
• Confirm required deliverables have been received.
• Return invoices to SPA with comments if concerns exist.

Unit Only

• Enter and confirm payment information (address, payment details).
• Complete Unit review in the system.
• Manage PI Delegates when applicable.

PI Only

• Certify and approve invoices by checking the PI certification box.
• Approve PI Delegates when needed.