Text of Recommendation | Direct UCSF to strengthen its directives, procedures, and internal controls for procuring contract services on sponsored projects. Updated processes could include the following: Conducting annual training for those individuals who procure contract services, including Principal Investigators. Specifically, the training should include the following: Clarification on the documentation requirements for entering into a contract or consulting agreement, including when to use the Sole Selection & Price Reasonableness Justification Form, Federal Funds Checklist, and BearBuy Professional Services/Consulting form; An overview of the process for contracting the services of a University of California-system employee, including the requirement to complete the Temporary Interlocation or Multi-location Appointment Form. Implementing a manual review process to ensure individuals who initiate contract services complete all applicable forms required by University of California and UCSF procurement policy. |
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Recommendation Number | 5.3 |
Recommendation Status | Open |
Significant Recommendation | Yes |
Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
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