Office of the Comptroller
State-Funded vs. Grant-Funded Stipends - Processing Guidance
State-Funded Stipends
Stipends processed using State-funded budget accounts must be submitted to the Comptroller’s Office for review before payment.
Departments must utilize the official Stipend Template available on the Accounts Payable website under “Attached Stipend Template” at:
To ensure timely processing and compliance, the following approval workflow is required via DocuSign:
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Department’s Budget Officer – Initial approval
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Trisha Baichoo – Secondary review
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Patrick O’Brien – Final approval
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stipends.msuap@morgan.edu – Listed last to “Receive a Copy” only
Please note:
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The AP email address should not be included as a signer.
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AP must only receive a copy after all required approvals are completed.
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Once fully approved, the stipend will be reviewed and processed in accordance with State payment guidelines and submitted to the Comptroller for payment issuance.
Grant-Funded Stipends
Stipends funded through grant or sponsored award accounts must follow the procedures and documentation requirements established by the Office of Research Administration (ORA) for post-award administration.
All grant-funded stipend requests must comply with:
Detailed forms and instructions are available on the ORA Post-Award Forms page:
Departments are responsible for ensuring all ORA requirements are satisfied before submission for payment processing.
AP must only receive a copy of the approved stipend after all required approvals are completed to stipends.msuap@morgan.edu