For purposes of confirmation of payroll allocation on sponsored programs, an individual having firsthand knowledge or using a suitable means of verification of the work performed toward specific sponsored activities. Normally, this is the employee or Principal Investigator who is responsible for overall performance of the sponsored program. If the employee/Principal Investigator is unable to confirm the payroll allocation reports, a surrogate with firsthand knowledge or using a suitable means of verification of the work performed may confirm the report (e.g., the Department Chair, a Co-Investigator).