DOD Man Hour Reporting

MIT has a long standing policy that we do not accept awards that contain requirements for man hour reporting. The policy is based on the fact that MIT is subject to the requirements of OMB Circular A-21. That circular does not require institutions of higher education to capture or report any salary and wage data based upon hours worked. Recently we have seen some federal agencies, most notably in the Department of Defense, attempt to impose man hour reporting requirements. In response to an appeal made by many universities, including MIT, the Army has just issued an order to its installations that temporarily suspends the imposition of an Army contract clause that requires man hour reporting. However, there is concern in the university community that man hour reporting will continue to be an issue in the coming months.

Last updated 7/15/02