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16 <br />5. This rate is applied to budget categories 1000 -5000 only in determining the <br />maximum amount of indirect costs that are reimbursable under the contract. <br />6. The amount of cost allocable to this contract shall not exceed the benefits to <br />this contract. The allocation method must quantify this benefit among all <br />similar programs and then distribute the costs accordingly. <br />7. The indirect cost rate shall not include consideration of any costs otherwise <br />non-reimbursable. If depreciation or use allowance is included in the indirect <br />cost rate, such allowance shall not be claimed on the asset as a direct cost. <br />8. When determining reimbursable amounts, in accordance with paragraph K, <br />Determination of Reimbursable Amount, below; indirect costs and <br />administrative costs combined shall not exceed 15%. <br />D. Administrative Costs (WIC 10302, 5 CCR 18013(c)) <br />1. Contractors may claim administrative costs, as defined in 5 CCR 18013(c), <br />which are related to the administration of the childcare and development <br />program. <br />2. Reimbursement of administrative costs shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) <br />of the net reimbursable program costs or actual administrative costs, <br />whichever is less. <br />3. The fifteen percent (15%) includes any allowance for indirect costs, as <br />described in paragraph C, Indirect Costs, above, and audits. Contractors <br />shall maintain written documentation of the rationale used in determining <br />direct and administrative costs. <br />E. Service Level Exemption (Start-Up Costs) for New or Expanded Center- <br />based Programs (WIC 10300, 10238) <br />1. Allowable start-up costs will be in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent <br />(15%) of the expansion or increase of each agency’s total contract amount. <br />2. Start-up costs must be necessary for the establishment and stability of new <br />childcare and development programs and include: <br />a. Employment and orientation of necessary staff; <br />b. Setting up of the program and facility; <br />c. Finalization of rental agreements and necessary deposits; <br />d. Purchase of a reasonable inventory of materials and supplies; and <br />e. Purchase of an initial premium for insurance.