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Reporting Procedures

The EVOSTC Procedures for the Preparation and Distribution of Reports should be used as report writing guidelines. Reporting procedures are based on the federal fiscal year:

  • Quarter 1: Oct. 1 - Dec. 31
  • Quarter 2: Jan. 1 - March 31
  • Quarter 3: April 1 - June 30
  • Quarter 4:July 1 - Sept. 30

Quarterly Reports

Due by the end of each quarter for Council-funded projects that are not part of the Long-Term Monitoring or Herring Programs. Quarterly reports are based on tasks and milestones outlined in the Detailed Project Description (DPD) for each funded project. PIs should submit updates to their designated agency liaison at the end of each quarter, for submission to the EVOS office.

Annual Reports

Trustee Council-funded projects not part of the Long-Term Monitoring or Herring Programs – The principal investigator for a project is responsible for the submission and production of an annual report. No semi-annual report is required. The annual report must be submitted by September 1. Download Annual Report Form

Projects that are part of the Long-Term Monitoring or Herring Programs – The Team Leads are responsible for collecting, reviewing and collating the semi-annual and annual reports from the individual projects within the Program, including any agency projects, and for submission to the Trustee Council. Team Leads are also responsible for preparing and submitting with semi-annual and annual reports a Program Status Report. The Program Status Report will summarize the status of the program and may include general information as to the development of the program, progress towards milestones, and may detail or highlight any noteworthy issues or findings relating to the program and individual projects within the program. The reports are due on March 1 and September 1.

Final Reports

Unless a different date is specified in the approved proposal or contract, draft final reports shall be submitted for peer review in the year following the fiscal year in which project work was completed: for an October 1 – September 31 fiscal year, by April 15, and for a February 1 – January 31 fiscal year, by August 1.