Technical Reports and Other Deliverables
Description
Sponsor and award specific reporting requirements can vary widely. It is important to review and understand sponsor policies and award terms and conditions. Federally funded projects typically require a final technical report within 90-120 days of the project end date, and many also require interim progress reports. Non-federal sponsors almost always have reporting requirements as well.
The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for preparing and submitting technical reports, including progress reports and final reports, and providing any other deliverables required by the award. PIs must be aware of the specific requirements of their award, including the types and frequency of reports and deliverables needed.
If PIs fail to submit complete, accurate, and timely reports or other required deliverables, this can lead to delays in invoice payments. It can also slow down the review and processing of pending proposals, additional funding increments, and award actions like no-cost extensions and budget adjustments.
Late technical reports can affect not only the specific award but may also impact the entire University of Illinois system. If one technical report is late, sponsors might withhold new funding or approval for modifications to all University of Illinois awards, affecting multiple PIs. Therefore, tracking and fulfilling the reporting and deliverable requirements for sponsored projects is crucial. PIs must also keep the SPA Award Management team informed about any communications with sponsors that affect reporting deadlines. For example, if a sponsor grants an extension to submit a report or other deliverables, PIs must inform SPA before the report or deliverable becomes overdue.