Best Practices Overview

The Best Practices page at Clarkson University’s Sponsored Research Services is designed to provide essential guidelines and resources to ensure smooth and efficient project and expense management.

Key Best Practices for Expense Reports

1. Submit Separate Expense Reports for:
   • Department Purchases
     Expense reports for purchases directly related to your department’s activities.
   • Grant Purchases
     Ensure that each grant has its own expense report. This helps maintain accurate and streamlined accounting.
   • Travel Expenses
     Submit a separate expense report specifically for travel-related costs.
   Reasoning:
   • Helps avoid budget errors that could delay processing.
   • Each grant has a unique end date, so separation ensures timely reconciliation and compliance.

Why Follow These Practices?

• Ensures compliance with university and grant-specific policies.
• Improves efficiency in processing and reimbursement.
• Reduces errors in expense allocations.

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