Post Approval Monitoring

Management plans are created to proactively address questions that may arise regarding an individual's objectivity, integrity or professional commitment as a result of a disclosed activity, relationship or financial interest. Some federal funding agencies specifically require a management plan be developed and implemented when a financial conflict of interest is identified.

The existence of a management plan demonstrates that the individual and the University have considered the situation carefully, recognize the issues involved, and taken steps to prevent future problems.

The Post Approval Monitoring process includes:

• An intake meeting with the conflicted individual(s), the Oversight Official, COI Chair, COI Office, and Departmental Administrators to review the approved plan, roles and responsibilities, expectations, and answer any questions
• Annual meeting between the Oversight Official, COI Committee members as needed and with students from the conflicted individual’s lab. 
• Annual meetings between the Oversight Official and the conflicted individual to review the annual reports
• Annual reports submission by the Oversight Official to the COI Committee documenting the management plan compliance