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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
National Science Foundation OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
National Science Foundation
Report Number
25-1-002
Report Type
Audit
Location

Orono, ME
United States

Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$12,282
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
External Entity
University of Maine

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
1 Yes $0 $0

Direct the University of Maine to demonstrate to NSF that its policies, procedures, and systems applicable to IUCRC awards ensure compliance with award requirements, including timely and accurate certification and tracking of program income receipts and expenditures.

2 Yes $0 $0

Direct the University of Maine to strengthen controls to ensure it spends Center for Advanced Forestry Systems (CAFS) membership dues only on CAFS Industry Advisory Board-approved projects or administration.

3 Yes $12,282 $0

Resolve the $12,282 in questioned promotional, meal, and payroll costs, and direct the University of Maine to repay or otherwise remove the sustained questioned costs from its NSF awards.

National Science Foundation OIG

United States