What does the cost share percentage on the effort report represent?
A. The cost share percentage shown on the effort report is taken directly from the Cost Share Tracking system without regard to the period of the cost share entry or the period of the report. It is probable that the cost share percentage will need adjusting on the effort report. For example, PI Li has a cost share commitment of 5% from August 2005 to July 2006. The effort reporting period is July 2006 to December 2006. The effort report in ERS will show 5% cost share for the entire period of July to December. PI Li worked 5% of her time on the project during July only, so she must adjust the percentage on the report to 1% as shown below : 1 month worked / 6 months on the report * 5% = .0083 or 1%.
