The Fiscal Affairs Office assists research faculty with preparing detailed proposal budgets and with writing budget justifications and/or work statements to explain to funding agencies why such costs are necessary and/or a special circumstance so that the budget is in compliance with the Cost Accounting Standards. They negotiate terms and conditions of anticipated awards for sponsored projects with external agencies. They are responsible for the knowledge and interpretation of external regulations relating to the administration of sponsored agreements and make sure that all terms and conditions of the agreement comply with the OSU policies and procedures.

The Fiscal Affairs Office also provides any additional technical and budgetary information that may be required by the external agency.  They serve as resource person to research faculty, staff and administrators by supplying advice and assistance in regard to incoming grant/contract awards, modifications, etc. on proper grant management. They assist in determining allow-ability and recommending approval of costs as required for proper grants administration of sponsored projects in accordance with agency regulations, university policy and procedures and state statutes.

Fiscal Affairs Office Staff