Who prepares the technical reports?
The Principal Investigator prepares the technical reports. Most sponsored projects require technical reports detailing progress. These reports are part of the contractual agreement between the sponsor and the university. Failure to submit reports on a timely basis may not only affect adversely the Principal Investigator’s (and the University’s) ability to receive further support from the sponsor, but may result in a loss of payment for costs already incurred. Recently some agencies, including the Department of Education and the Department of Justice, have developed electronic submission procedures for technical reports that require certification by the Institutional Official. In order to provide the certification to the agency, the Principal Investigator must route to the report to the Dean of the School or College. After review and signature by the Dean, the report will be routed to the Institutional Official who will review it and authorize the electronic submission.
