Research Financial Compliance

 
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The Research Financial Compliance (RFC) team plays a vital role in supporting UNT Health’s research mission by ensuring all sponsored research activities are conducted with the highest standards of financial integrity and in full compliance with applicable rules and regulations. By acting as a safeguard for the university, the team helps researchers and administrators manage research funds responsibly and avoid costly errors or penalties from sponsors.

The RFC Team interprets specific requirements set by a funding agency (whether federal, state or private) on a contract or research grant, offering expert guidance so that financial practices match both institutional policies and sponsor expectations. This support is essential for building trust with funding partners and maintaining UNT Health’s reputation as a reliable and ethical research institution. 

Beyond interpretation, the Research Financial Compliance team:

  • Helps coordinate internal and external research audits, serving as a central point of contact whenever the university’s sponsored research finances are reviewed.
  • Manages key systems such as the Effort Reporting System (ECC) which tracks and certifies how faculty and staff dedicate time to sponsored projects, an important compliance requirement for many grants.
  • Offers training, workshops and ongoing support tailored to the complexities of sponsored research compliance.
  • Oversees processes like subrecipient invoicing and monitoring, ensuring accuracy and adherence to both institutional and sponsor rules.

While researchers focus on discovery and innovation, the Research Financial Compliance department makes sure the financial side of research stays transparent, accountable and compliant with all expectations.

The Research Financial Compliance (RFC) Team oversees the subrecipient invoicing and monitoring process to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, as well as the Effort Reporting System (ECC) to manage time and effort. 

Click on the links below to learn more.

Time & Effort ReportingSubrecipient Monitoring

MEET OUR TEAM

Amanda
Amanda Hatcher, MBA

Director of Grant Accounting &
Fiscal Compliance
Email: Amanda.Hatcher@unthealth.edu
Chinh
Chinh Cao, CPA, CIA

Senior Research Financial
Compliance Analyst
Email: Chinh.Cao@unthealth.edu

 

Danielle
Danielle Nearhood

Research Financial
Audit Manager
Email: Danielle.Nearhood@unthealth.edu
Tracie
Tracie Crosswhite

Senior Grant Accountant

Email: Tracie.Crosswhite@unthsc.edu

 

*If your department is contacted about an audit, contact Danielle Nearhood

CONTACT US

UNT Health Fort Worth
Office of Research Budget and Finance
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., BLY-600, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699
Email: ecccertification@unthealth.edu