Scott Dannelly
- Grants Accountant I
- Office of Sponsored Programs
Additional Information
Areas of Focus
- Award Setup and Management
- Expense Monitoring and Reconciliation
- Monitor Compliance with Sponsor Guidelines
- Financial Reporting
- Monitoring and Tracking Cost Share
- Invoicing
- Effort Reporting
- Audit Support and Preparation
- Award Closeout Management
- Collaborating with PIs, Departments, and Sponsors on Financial Management
- Providing Guidance and Training on Post-Award Procedures
Education
Biography
Scott Dannelly joined the University of Nebraska at Omaha as a Grant Accountant in May 2024. He began his career in corporate tax at PwC in 2016 before returning to Omaha in 2017, where he expanded his expertise across roles in individual income taxes, audit, and legal research. His diverse background, coupled with his legal education, makes him a valuable asset to our team.
Scott oversees the post-award phase of the sponsored project lifecycle, ensuring the effective management of awarded grants and contracts from the point of award acceptance through closeout. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with the financial, reporting, and administrative requirements of federal, state, and private sponsors, as well as institutional policies. He works closely with principal investigators (PIs) and departmental administrators to provide financial oversight, manage budgets, and resolve any issues that arise during the life of the award.
In addition, Scott ensures the timely and accurate submission of financial reports, facilitates audits, and supports project teams with cost transfers, budget reallocations, no-cost extensions, carryover requests, and other post-award modifications. He also provides training and guidance to faculty and staff on post-award best practices, serving as a key resource for financial and regulatory compliance throughout the duration of each sponsored project.
Additional Information
Areas of Focus
- Award Setup and Management
- Expense Monitoring and Reconciliation
- Monitor Compliance with Sponsor Guidelines
- Financial Reporting
- Monitoring and Tracking Cost Share
- Invoicing
- Effort Reporting
- Audit Support and Preparation
- Award Closeout Management
- Collaborating with PIs, Departments, and Sponsors on Financial Management
- Providing Guidance and Training on Post-Award Procedures
Education
Biography
Scott Dannelly joined the University of Nebraska at Omaha as a Grant Accountant in May 2024. He began his career in corporate tax at PwC in 2016 before returning to Omaha in 2017, where he expanded his expertise across roles in individual income taxes, audit, and legal research. His diverse background, coupled with his legal education, makes him a valuable asset to our team.
Scott oversees the post-award phase of the sponsored project lifecycle, ensuring the effective management of awarded grants and contracts from the point of award acceptance through closeout. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with the financial, reporting, and administrative requirements of federal, state, and private sponsors, as well as institutional policies. He works closely with principal investigators (PIs) and departmental administrators to provide financial oversight, manage budgets, and resolve any issues that arise during the life of the award.
In addition, Scott ensures the timely and accurate submission of financial reports, facilitates audits, and supports project teams with cost transfers, budget reallocations, no-cost extensions, carryover requests, and other post-award modifications. He also provides training and guidance to faculty and staff on post-award best practices, serving as a key resource for financial and regulatory compliance throughout the duration of each sponsored project.