Our institution is in the process of settling with the various union
groups that represent most employees. The new agreements are generally
for a two-year period and, in this instance, are retroactive to July 1,
2005, some 15 months ago.

As you might expect, over the intervening period, we have had to
close-out many grants thereby losing the ability to charge sponsors for
the retroactive amounts.

Does your institution have a formal process for recognizing this
liability and for funding it?

Larry Waxler, Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
University of Southern Maine
P.O. Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
Telephone: 207-780-4413
Telefax: 207-780-4927

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