Thanks to all who replied and gave me some great and funny examples.  I compiled a list of some of the responses in the attached word document.  Sorry, I could not include everyone's response as I was trying to keep it to one page.
 
This will be an addition to the PowerPoint presentation, to be discussed when we go over allowable costs.  I see where a whole session could probably be done on discussing these costs.
 
Thanks again for all the great examples.
David

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From: Research Administration List [ mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Vicki Krell
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:57 PM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Looking for offbeat examples of costs

Really! David, how about sending any interested listers a copy of your Power Point presentation (if you’re planning to do one) – I’d love to see what you compile with all of these wonderful (and often hilarious!) examples.

 

Vicki

 

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From: Research Administration List [ mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Victoria Henry
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:43 AM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Looking for offbeat examples of costs

 

After reading all these responses, David, I want to attend your presentation!

Victoria

 

 

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From: Research Administration List on behalf of David Hollingsworth

Sent: Wed 5/30/2007 10:05 AM

To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org

Subject: [RESADM-L] Looking for offbeat examples of costs

 

 

 

I am doing a presentation on budgeting and am looking for offbeat

examples of costs that have been budgeted on proposals or that the PI

has submitted for reimbursement.  Below is an example from Maggie

Griscavage submitted to the list in May 2006.

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Hi Everyone!

It's Spring up here, so forgive me for being a little frivolous.

Had a query on a Procard use where a charge hit a party shop. ...Here's

a real life answer, suitably scrubbed...

 

"The invoice from the party place should reflect mustaches and spirit

gum for their application.  I purchased these items because I trap birds

for my research and am in great need of disguises...believe it or not

the birds I work with know me.

I thought that may look suspicious to you..."

 

And, yes, I allowed the charges! This PI gets my top score for honesty..

Maggie

(not-so-frozen North)

 

 

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