Effort Certification within Workday is a process that ensures the accuracy of effort reporting for individuals compensated by sponsored projects. It involves confirming that the percentage of effort charged to each sponsored project accurately reflects the work performed, serving as a critical compliance measure for institutions receiving federal funding.
The provided contents include a video overview of the ORA invoicing and payment process, instructions on finding consortia invoices and budgets, as well as sponsor research invoices and payment status. Additionally, notes emphasize not printing invoices for sponsors, daily payment recording, outstanding payment implications, and the process for invoice submission according to sponsor agreements.