Sponsored Program Accounting (SPA)
Sponsored Program Accounting
The departmental objective is to assist faculty, departments & Deans in achieving their sponsored program related goals by coordinating service with the Research Services Office, Development, & all other University administrative services.
SPA Fiscal Year End 2024 Deadlines
Fiscal Year End Information Sessions were held on
Tuesday, May 14th @ 10:00 a.m. CST and Wednesday, May 15th @ 1:00 p.m. CST.
Pre-Award: Finding Funding & Proposal Preparation
Find internal/external resources and links to funding opportunities for supporting your research. Your your proposal and submit correctly and on time.
Post-Award: Begin Sponsored Program Accounting
AU Set Up by Sponsored Program Accounting (SPA)
Accounting Unit set up request is sent to SPA from other offices. SPA sends notification of new AU to PI and department contacts.
Obtaining Access & Spending Sponsored Program Funds
Request access to manage awards from the granting departments via the departments' standard request channels.
Award Management
Monitor expenditures, subawards, award modifications, and grant balances.
AU Closeout & Financial Report/Audit
Final expenditure review & analysis & accounting project closeout.
Preparation & submission of final financial report and/or invoice by SPA.
Resources
SPA Hub
Check the status of your Accounting Unit (AU) Set-Up request
SPA Training Request
Request training on grants and post-award grants management. We offer both broad and topic-specific training depending on your needs. Training can be in-person, via Skype or via Zoom.
EthicsLine
Loyola has a Reporting Hotline to provide you with an automated and anonymous way to report activities that may involve misconduct and violations of Loyola policy. You may file a report online or by dialing 855.603.6988.
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