About Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA)

Who We Are:

The Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) Department is a division of Finance and Administration at the Knoxville campus. We work to ensure the proper financial administration of projects for which University of Tennessee faculty and staff have received external funding. Our department handles the post-award administration of these projects and coordinate our efforts with the Office of Research, which is responsible for pre-award project administration.

Mission:

In support of the University of Tennessee's mission of instruction, research, and public service, we facilitate excellence in all aspects of the financial administration of sponsored projects.

Our Responsibilities:

• Establish all restricted WBS elements for sponsored projects and gift accounts that are not related to endowment funds.
• Provide accurate and timely invoices and financial reports to sponsors.
• Ensure the rapid collection of all monies owed to the University under these awards.
• Ensure accurate application of sponsored projects payments to the appropriate outstanding invoices or directly to the appropriate WBS elements.
• Provide regulatory guidance to principal investigators, department heads, and departmental accounting staff.
• Request and distribute funds from federal agencies under letter of credit system.
• Act as primary point of contact for external audits.
• Provide training to university personnel on accounting procedures for sponsored projects.

Announcements

• NEW F&A Rates Have Been Negotiated. Click here for more details.
• New Advance WBS Element Request Form. Send requests for sponsored projects directly to SPA.
• Need a copy of your modification or final award? Click here to email your request.

Contact This Department

Sponsored Projects Accounting
1534 White Avenue, Suite A004
Knoxville, TN 37996-1524
Phone: (865) 974-2591
Fax: (865) 974-0949
Email: spa@utk.edu