Barbara,

I don't agree with you, if the payment processing is handled correctly,
but that is why this country is so great.

Anyway, I would adjust to the payment of cash only if the Institutional
policy has the procedure codified in writing,  that policy is accepted
and approved in writing by the awarding agency, and a concurring
approval by legal counsel is in the Foundations files.  These three
conditions would be a prerequisite and should provide adequate
protection to any Institution in a court of law.  Law and ethics are not
always compatible.

I believe that as a Grant/Contracting Administrator, my responsibility
is to ensure the Foundation is operating within generally accepted
accounting principles, governing (Federal & State) rules and regulations
concerning the use of granted funds, and a facilitator to enhance the
research project/program.

These personal principles do not always make me the most popular person
on my P.I's Christmas card list but then I wasn't offered a position at
Stanford.

Creative solutions are available but adequate documentation must be on
file before potential legal problems arise.

Sincerely,

Chuck Willis
Grant & Contract Administrator
ODU Research Foundation
Phone: (757) 683-4293 Ext. 613
Fax: (757) 683-5290
E-mail: xxxxxx@pobox.hprf.odu.edu