Direct Cornell to update its policies to no longer permit personnel to charge
unallowable costs to NSF awards. These updated policies should not permit Cornell
to: Apply fringe benefits to stipend payments when paying stipends to Cornell
employees. Charge H-1B long-term immigration visa costs to NSF awards. Charge summer salaries at amounts that exceed the employee’s IBS at the time
the employee earned the summer salary
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Recommendation Status
Open
Source UUID
NSF__Audit__2026-03-09__26-01-001-1.4
Recommendation Number
1.4
Significant Recommendation
Yes