Common use of Other Cost Distributions Clause in Contracts

Other Cost Distributions. Use to distribute various contributing activity costs to appropriate program areas based upon activity counts, time study supporting data or other reasonable and equitable means. An example of Other Cost Distributions is nursing supervision. The distribution process permits costs reflected in a single program element to be subsequently distributed, perhaps only in part, to other programs or projects as appropriate. If an allocation is made, the charges must be reflected in the appropriate program element and the offsetting credit reflected in the program element being distributed. There must be a documented, well-defined rationale and audit trail for any cost distribution or allocation based upon Title 2 CFR, Part 200 Cost Principles Local Health Departments using the cost distribution or cost allocation must develop the plan in accordance with the requirements described in Title 2 CFR, Part 200. Local Health Departments should maintain supporting documentation for audit in accordance with record retention requirements. The plan should include a Certification of Cost Allocation plan in accordance with Title 2 CFR, Part 200 Appendix V. The cost allocation plan documentation is not required to be submitted unless specifically requested. Cost associated with the Essential Local Public Health Services (ELPHS), Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant and Fixed Fee may be budgeted in the associated program element and distributed to the associated projects. Federal Provided Vaccine Value should be reported on a separate line and clearly identified.