Pam,
The College of Charleston has the same process Bill described (PI,
chair, dean, and sponsored programs sign-off--all on the academic
side.)  What is the underlying reason for the VP for Finance signing
off?    Some years ago, during a meeting about a project that did
require input from our VP Finance because of a huge continuing
commitment beyond the life of the grant we were seeking, some of the
financial folks decided that they should sign off on all proposals...so
that they would "be aware of these long-term commitments."  I politely
pointed out to them that we knew enough to bring these to their
attention when they very occasionally occurred and, in fact, that was
why we were sitting in this particular meeting!  With an assurance from
me that that practice would continue, they backed off.  My guess is that
you can meet your financial folks' needs--or perceived needs--in some
other way than throwing up an additional disincentive for your faculty
in seeking grants.  Good luck!
Barbara

Pamela Miller wrote:

> For university research administrators--are there any universities out
> there that ask the VP for Finance to sign off on federal grant and
> contract
> proposals/awards without also obtaining a signature from the Academic
> Affairs side of things?
>
> If so, any problems with this?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Pam Miller
>
> Pamela F. Miller, Ph.D.
> Director, Office of Sponsored Projects
> The University of San Francisco
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> San Francisco, CA  94117-1080
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