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Frequently Asked Questions on OPR Transition to the Online Data Collection (OLDC)

I cannot find the login for the OPR in GrantSolutions.

In GrantSolutions, there is a link near the top of the page that says "Online Data Collection." This link will direct you to the OPR.

What if I do not have a GrantSolutions account?

It is highly recommended that all grantees access the OLDC through GrantSolutions, which requires you to have a GrantSolutions account. However, there is a work around that allows you to access the OLDC through a direct link, using your OLDC username and password. This allows project staff to access the OPR in the OLDC; however, the user will not be able to view or perform any other actions related to the grant without having a GrantSolutions account.

If we have a username and password will they remain the same?

If you already have a GrantSolutions account, you can use that to access the OPR in OLDC. Log into GrantSolutions and click the menu Online Data Collection to access the OPR.

When I click on Online Data Collection, it requires a username and password to access it.

You need to connect your OLDC and GrantSolutions accounts the first time you access OLDC. Enter your OLDC username and password in the new screen and then click login. This is a one-time step.

The Grantee Guide contains instructions for accessing OLDC through GrantSolutions for the first time.

What is "initializing" on the OLDC and how is it done?

Initialized is the first report status and it appears when an OPR is started. Once the Save button is clicked, the report status changes from Initialized to Saved.

Will we still be able to upload forms as we did in the past?

Forms will be easier to upload because they can be attached in the reporting feature.

If I have a change I need to make to a previous OPR, will I do it in the old platform?

The previous OPR is being stored for historical data only. If you need to make changes to a previous OPR, you should contact your program specialist. The current status of activities should be entered into the OLDC.

Will we still add our financial forms?

If your grant was awarded prior to 2016, financial forms should still be added into the Grant Notes section of GrantSolutions. All other grantees will submit their financial forms to Payment Management Systems.

Is there anything that we still enter on GrantSolutions in reporting?

No new information will be entered into the OPR option in GrantSolutions.

I heard on one of the monthly calls that there are 2 forms other than the SF425 that we need to upload. What are the form numbers, and where can we get a copy of the forms?

The SF-428 Tangible Personal Property Report, and the SF-429 Real Property Status Report are annual reports that are due along with the annual SF-425 budget report. In addition, a final version of each report is due 90 days after the end of the project period. Additional information on discretionary post award requirements.

Thanks for developing the enhanced functionality. How are questions or modifications fully authorized?

Questions about your project and reporting requirements can be answered by your program specialist. Submission of project modifications has not changed; they should be uploaded in GrantSolutions as a Grant Amendment. Modifications to your report may be done through the OLDC. You will need to contact your program specialist to modify a report that has already been submitted.

We are in Year 3. In the OLDC, OPRs for Year 1 & 2 are blank. Do we need to update these?

Project years prior to the switch to the OLDC will be maintained in the OPR within GrantSolutions. Grantees will not be required to backfill reports that were completed under the old version of the OPR.

Part of the federal process actions are “C/O approved.” What does the C/O stand for?

What does the C/O stand for? C/O stands for the ANA Central Office. Once the OPR is submitted, ANA reviews the report and then either approves or returns it for corrections. When the OPR status is C/O Approved, it means ANA has approved the report.

Are the Carryover Requests still submitted through GrantSolutions?

Yes. All amendments are still done the same way in GrantSolutions. The only thing that’s changed is how to submit the OPR.

The OPR in the OLDC stated the semi-annual was through 12/31 not 1/31. Can you clarify the dates?

The OPR and SF-424 reporting periods and due dates are as follows:

Projects that have a July 1 start date:
  • Reporting Period: Semi Annual 1: July 1 - Dec. 31
    • Reporting Due Date: Semi Annual 1: January 30
  • Reporting Period: Semi Annual 2: Jan. 1- June 30
    • Reporting Due Date: Semi Annual 2: July 30
Projects that have a September 30 start date:
  • Reporting Period:Semi Annual 1: Sept 30 - March 31
    • Reporting Due Date: Semi Annual 1: April 30
  • Reporting Period: Semi Annual 2: April 1 - September 29
    • Reporting Due Date: Semi Annual 1: October 30

What if I did not receive a username and password?

If you did not receive a username and password, contact your program specialist so they can help identify if an OLDC account was set up for you. If an account was not set up, your program specialist will communicate with GrantSolutions staff to establish an account. Once the account is established a username and password will be sent.

What if I deleted my username and password email?

If you received an email with your username and password, but cannot find it, you should contact the GrantSolutions help desk to have the username and password emails resent.

Who can sign and certify?

Currently anyone with access to the OLDC can sign, certify, and submit reports.

Does the system ever time out?

After 30 minutes without completing a save, certify, or validate action, you will get a timeout warning. The warning notifies you that after an additional 20 minutes the system will sign out and any unsaved data will be lost unless you save, certify, or validate. Clicking “OK” on the warning screen will reset the timer. Please save often to avoid losing any information entered into the report.

What if my report is late?

Reports cannot be submitted in the OLDC after the reporting due date unless you receive an exception. You need to contact your program specialist in order to submit reports after the due date.