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Turkey Research Project (TRP) Case study questions   This sponsored project is a fixed price award to conduct research on the influence of nutrition on turkey reproductive performance.  This is a one-year project. The required items for this case are: TRP Case Study Portfolio (will open in new tab/window) Related Research Policies (will open in new tab/window)   Important notes: Questions on this exam refer to specific forms.  Each financial transaction form is labeled.  Not all of the financial transaction forms included in the study portfolio link may be helpful for all exam questions, but are included as reference materials. Assume all the available documents are included, unless otherwise stated in the question.  If a document is not included, that means it is missing.  The only exception to this rule is required receipts.  Assume that all required receipts are available and that per diem requests accurately reflect departure and arrival times.  Regardless of dates of document, please use current policy. Assume that each financial transaction is independent of the others.  For the purpose of this exam, prior transactions do not have any effect on subsequent transactions. Assume all the transactions require action by the Certified Approver regardless of the type or dollar amount of the transaction. As the Certified Approver, assume you are also the Dept ID approver for all non P-Card transactions.  Your approval will be the final one applied before the transaction gets posted to the ledger.

(NSF) Refer to the requisition form marked Form J, and assume the project is in its third year.  Which of the following is a true statement?

(TRP) In the event the sponsor terminates the award early, the sponsor will be obligated to pay all costs actually incurred by the University as of the date of termination (not to exceed total award).  The University can keep any funds over actual costs that they have received from the sponsor before termination.

(NSF) Refer to the form that is providing information for an employee reimbursement marked Form C.    Which of the following is a problem associated with this transaction?

(NSF) Refer to the asset transfer form marked Form A and email A-1.    Would you approve or send back this transaction?  If send back, why? 

(NSF) You have received a requisition for a piece of equipment that costs $6,000.  The PI writes on the document that Chemistry administration has lowered their match to $6,000 so this transaction should complete the requirement.  How would you handle this transaction?

(FDN) Refer to the purchasing requisition form marked Form C.   Which of the following is true? 

(FDN) Refer to the JE form marked Form B.   Would you approve or send back this transaction?  If send back, why?

(NIH) Refer to the requisition form marked Form C.    Would you approve or send back this transaction?  If send back, why?

(FDN) The PI would like to travel to Uganda to give a talk on his project.  He has $500 in his research budget that could be used for the airfare.  Your response to him should be: