What internal checks are performed by OCI?

OCI conducts internal checks on all applications or Expressions of Interest (EOIs). These internal checks are undertaken after an application or EOI is submitted and must be approved before an application can move to the external review stage.

These internal checks are completed by OCI’s Business Development Managers and Program Managers and focus on eligibility, appropriateness for the program, financial compliance (i.e., appropriate budget items and use of funds), and application completeness.

Common areas that are flagged during the internal reviews include, but are not limited to:

Type of OCI Internal Check	Items Reviewed
Application Completeness Review	Ensure all fields of the application are completed All questions in the Proposal document are completed Program eligibility is met No Conflict of Interests (COIs) All required documents have been provided, include but not limited to: Resumes, Form 100/103s Letter of support Official transcripts Additional program-specific documents
Financial Review	Expenses that are deemed ineligible by OCI guidelines Excessive costs or a budget that appears inflated and contains expenses that are not adequately justified or properly supported Incomplete information (i.e., blanks in the budget or lines left unfilled) Use of incorrect expense categories and units Financial Information that is inconsistent across forms

When an application requires revisions, an email will be sent to the applicant from [e-mail] detailing the required changes. Before an application can be deemed eligible to move forward, all revisions stated in the email must be addressed.