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What is the Certified Approver Program?

The Certified Approver Program is a key component of the University's model for the management of sponsored funds. Under this program, many post-award financial transactions that formerly required approval by grant administrators in the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) are now handled by Certified Approvers in units across campus. As a result, the program offers departments, colleges, and other academic units greater control, responsibility, and authority for their sponsored financial transactions.

What is a Certified Approver?

A Certified Approver (CA) is someone who, based on their proven understanding of the complexity of sponsored funding regulations and University policies and procedures, has the expertise and authority to review and approve a wide variety of financial transactions on sponsored accounts. CAs are an important part of the grants management team and work with faculty, staff, department heads, collegiate deans, and SPA to effectively manage sponsored funds (follow this link for specific information about the roles and responsibilities of CAs.)

UMM's Certified Approver

Rita Bolluyt is the Certified Approver for the University of Minnesota , Morris. You can contact her via email or by calling her at 589-6465.

For more information, see the U of M Certified Approver Webpage.