Policies and Procedures

Federal and private sponsors have specific policies and regulations governing the conduct of sponsored projects which they fund. In addition, Sacramento State and University Enterprises have several internal written policies designed to standardize the conduct of business at the University.

Sacramento State and University Enterprises Policies

• Proposal Submission Guidelines
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Policies and Procedures of the Committee for Protection of Human Subjects
• Policy on Scientific Misconduct in Research
• Cost Sharing Policy
• Travel Policies and Information
• Institutional Compliance and Research Integrity

Federal Policies

• U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circulars
• A-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions
  This circular defines allowable and unallowable costs and defines methods of F&A (indirect) cost rate identification and calculation.
• A-110 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations
  This circular establishes standards for financial systems and financial reporting, procurement, and project administration.
• A-133  Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations
  This circular establishes audit requirements for organizations receiving federal funds.