Common use of Reasonable Costs Clause in Contracts

Reasonable Costs. A cost is reasonable if, in its nature or amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was made to incur the cost. Consideration will be given to: (a) Whether the cost is of a type generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the performance of the grant. (b) The restraints or requirements imposed by such factors as generally accepted sound business practices, arms-length bargaining, federal and state laws and regulations, and the terms and conditions of this Agreement. (c) Whether the individuals concerned acted with prudence in the circumstances, considering their responsibilities to the organization, its members, employees, clients, and the public at large. (d) Significant deviations from the established practices of the organization which may unjustifiably increase the grant costs. CARE reserves the right to seek repayment of grant funds expended on unreasonable costs.

Reasonable Costs. A cost is reasonable if, in its nature or amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was made to incur the cost. Consideration will be given to: (a) Whether the cost is of a type generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the performance of the grant. (b) The restraints or requirements imposed by such factors as generally accepted sound business practices, arms-length bargaining, federal and state laws and regulations, and the terms Terms and conditions Conditions of this Agreement. (c) Whether the individuals concerned acted with prudence in the circumstances, considering their responsibilities to the organization, its members, employees, clients, and the public at large. (d) Significant deviations from the established practices of the organization which may unjustifiably increase the grant costs. CARE reserves the right to seek repayment of grant funds expended on unreasonable costs.