Researchers and research administrators working with sponsored awards are subject to internal and external policies and procedures. Following are links to USC policies relevant to sponsored awards and SAM procedures. The categories are based on subject matter. Click the category heading to view the associated policies and procedures.
If you have questions about any of these important requirements, please contact your SAM representative or the relevant administrative unit for guidance.
- Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) - Policy FINA 9.10 [pdf]
- Consultant Services Policy FINA 3.09 [pdf]
- Participant Support Non-Substantive Update Policy FINA 3.06 [pdf]
- Honorariums and Royalties Policy FINA 2.13 [pdf]
- Intra-Institutional Transfers within USC Policy BUSF 2.06 [pdf]
- Payments to Internationals Policy BUSF 8.01 [pdf]
- Professional Dues and Employee License Fees - Policy BUSF 7.06 [pdf]
- Reimbursement for Personal Consumption Items - Policy BUSF 7.05 [pdf]
- External Audit Policy for Grant Transactions and Activities Policy FINA 3.21 [pdf]
- State Grant and Legislatively Appropriated Non-operating State Funds ("G" Funds) FINA 3.20 [pdf]
- Closeouts Policy FINA 3.15 [pdf]
- Cost Sharing Policy BUSF 3.03 [pdf]
- Elimination of Accounts Overdrafts Policy FINA 3.19 [pdf]
- Restricted Funds Policy FINA 3.00 [pdf]
- Receipt and Handling of University Payments Policy BUSF 4.10 [pdf]
- Compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 Policy RSCH 1.04 [pdf]
- Debarment/Suspension Federally Sponsored Projects Policy RSCH 1.01 [pdf] [pdf]
- Disclosure of Financial Interests and Management of Conflicts of Interest Related to Sponsored Projects Policy RSCH 1.06 [pdf]
- Dishonest Acts and Fraud Policy BTRU 1.20 [pdf]
- Drug-Free Workplace Policy HR 1.01 [pdf]
- Federal Acquisition Regulation
- Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
- Federal Office of Management and Budget 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance
- Misconduct in Research Policy RSCH 1.00 [pdf]
- National Institutes of Health Grant Policy Statements, Notices and Guidance
- National Science Foundation Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide
- US Department of Education General Administrative Regulations