How should certifiers complete the certification process?

Submitted by dhinojosa on Sep. 14, 2026
Answer: 

Below are suggested steps that certifiers should take to ensure proper due diligence is exercised in the Effort Reporting certification process:

 

  1. Access the Effort Reporting System and identify effort reports that are pending certification.

 

  1. Open an Effort Report by clicking on the report name.

 

  1. Click the “VIEW PAYROLL DETAILS” button on the bottom left-hand corner of the effort report.

 

  1. Validate that total “Pay Amount” charged to the sponsored project number identified in the “FAU” column reflects the records of the work performed for the employee, sponsored project, and time period covered by the effort report.

 

  1. Close the “View Payroll Details” web browser window and click, “CERTIFY EFFORT REPORT”.