Contracts Processing Flow Chart (Non-Grant Funded Contracts)

		Contract Information Sheet prepared by department requiring services

		Department head approves

		Finance officer approves

		Research Administration and Finance reviews for: 1. Signatures 2. Description of services 3. Cost determination

		Associate vice president for Research Administration and Finance approves Contract Information Sheet

		Is contract greater than $100,000?

			YES

NO
			PSA is less than $500,00			PSA s greater than $500,00

Research Finance sends PSA to contractor			PSA < $500,00			PSA > $500,00

Contractor returns PSA

PSA from $2,001 - $3,000

PSA from $3,001 - $10,000

PSA over $100,000

PSA over $500,000

AVP for Research Administration & Finance sings PSA

AVP for Research Administration & Finance signs PSA

CFO signs PSA

CFO signs PSA

Fully executed PSA

Approved by Asst A. G.

Reviewed by Asst A.G.

Reviewed by Asst A.G.

Fully Executed PSA

Approved by A.G.

Approved by A. G.

Fully Executed

PSA submitted to Board of Directors as information item