The updated Cost Transfer Form is now live and available for use. Effective immediately, all incoming cost transfers for HMS/HSDM must include a signature from a department finance manager approving the transfer. 

This new requirement is part of our ongoing effort to enhance accountability and streamline the approval process. The assumption is that both people signing the form will have ensured the CT Policy was followed and the data on the request is accurate. We also assume anyone processing a CT request has taken CT training and is up-to-date on recent CT Policy changes – Please check in with anyone processing CTs in your department to ensure this is the case. For more information on CT training, please refer to the following Harvard Training Portal trainings:

• Intro to Cost Transfers
• Navigating Cost Transfer Approvals

Please ensure your team is aware that all future cost transfer submissions must comply with this dual-signature requirement to avoid processing delays. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to reach out to the Research Finance Team.