The Post-Award Office of Grants Management & Funded Programs at SUNY Old Westbury under the Research Foundation provides comprehensive guidance, oversight, and support to grant recipients from award acceptance and account setup through project implementation, financial and administrative management, compliance, reporting, renewal, and final closeout.
The office is responsible for providing all post-award related support, and ensuring compliance and fiscal stewardship once an award has been made. The Grants Management team collaborates with grant recipients to support the effective and efficient administration of funds through the SUNY RF accounts, adhering to the guidelines and regulations set by the sponsor, federal and state agencies. The office is also responsible for preparing, maintaining, and monitoring all grant-related records and documentation, including payroll & personnel.
Post-Award office is responsible for:
Award Setup
Review NOA/GAN/contract and establish new and continuous awards; Request an at-risk award when necessary; PI/PD coordination & validate approved budgets; Personnel & Payroll setup; Find technical report deadlines; Manage web content.
Project Management
Manage authorized signatures. Manage payroll expenses, purchases, stipends, human subject payments, cost sharing and other expenses. Plan and fund travel. Hire and pay independent contractors. Request a cost transfer. Determine cost allowability.
Project Completion & Award Closure
Coordinate final financial reconciliation, reporting, documentation, and resolution of outstanding transactions.
Complete final reports, and closeout with RF and the sponsor.