University Policy Office

Policy Statement

Cornell University requires effort planning and confirmation for individuals paid with organized research or sponsored funds.

Entities Affected by this Policy

All units of the university, excluding the Weill Cornell Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Policy Information 

• Responsible Executive: Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
  
• Responsible Office: University Controller
  
• Dates: Issued: May 2000; Last updated: January 26, 2009; Reissued as Policy Statement and Interim Procedures: December 11, 2009
  
• Contact: Your local college or unit administrative office

Violations of Finance Policy

Violation of a financial policy should be reported to your supervisor, your human resource representative, unit manager and/or the office responsible for the policy. Where these resources are inadequate, you may choose to make an anonymous report through the Cornell University Hotline.

View Official Policy*

University Policy 3.11, Effort Planning and Confirmation

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