Barbara: I've had success in obtaining delinquent reports by contacting the
supervisor of the PI at the new institution. I've done this in a variety of
ways -- generally, all you need to do is copy the supervisor on
correspondence and email. I would be certain to emphasize in your
correspondence that the PI is not in compliance with the terms and
conditions of the award and that his actions will have a negative impact on
your institution. You might also mention the number of times you've
attempted to resolve the issue with him in the past (with copies of all the
correspondence). This course of action usually leads to results. And you
might also mention the possiblity of debarment -- I doubt any federal agency
wants a debarred employee.
With regard to the final paycheck, it depends on state law. You might want
to check with your general counsel and payroll.
Rochelle R. Athey
Associate Director
Research Services & Sponsored Programs
330-972-8311
330-972-6281 fax
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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG]On Behalf
Of Barbara Gray
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 9:04 AM
To: xxxxxx@HRINET.ORG
Subject: [RESADM-L] Uncooperative PI
Help!!
SITUATION: PI is leaving the institution in a few weeks for a job with
a federal agency and has a delinquent final report due to a (different)
federal funding agency. PI has been extremely uncooperative and
volatile in the past re: completiong of work and delinquent reports. He
has indicated that he does not intend to submit the report before
leaving the institution. Based on past experience, we're almost certain
that, unless we somehow force the issue now, the report will never be
submitted. Our financial exposure is relatively small--around $7,000.
QUESTIONS for those who have actually had this experience (or comments
from those of you with legal training re: various courses of action we
might take and the resulting exposure of the institution):
1. How did you actually handle the situation?
2. If you held the final paycheck, did anyone raise any issues about
state and federal
employment/wage laws?
3. Given that the PI is going to Federal employment at another agency,
do we have any legal leverage there?
Thanks.
Barbara
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