Since she stated :

Please let me know if you think that (1) tickets and (2) transportation to an amusement park, for a TRIO program that serves middle and high-school students, are allowable costs for use of federal funds under OMB Circular A-21.

I was not sure which TRIO program she was inquiring about, Upward Bound students are also in school.

SSS is not for middle and high school students, only for college students. It would be most helpful if we know which specific TRIO program she is referring to.

Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Director

Office of Sponsored Programs and Research

Central State University

P.O. Box 1004

Wilberforce, Ohio 45384

Tel: 937.376.6547

Fax: 937.376.6598

xxxxxx@centralstate.edu

From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of Mike McCallister
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 12:32 PM
To: xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org
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Upward Bound is its own special case, but SSS and the like for kids already in school wouldn’t allow this. You are right about this.

From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of Kuti Morakinyo
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 12:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Question about allowable cost

I don’t which TRIO program, you are referring to but from the Upward Bound regulations, depending on the destination some amusement items may be allowable

§ 645.40 What are allowable costs?

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The cost principles that apply to the Upward Bound Program are in 34 CFR 74.27, 75.530, and 80.22, as applicable . Allowable costs include the following if they are reasonably related to the objectives of the project:

(a) In-service training of project staff.

(b) Rental of space if space is not available at the host institution and the space rented is not owned by the host institution.

(c) For participants in an Upward Bound residential summer component, room and board—computed on a weekly basis—not to exceed the weekly rate the host institution charges regularly enrolled students at the institution.

(d) Room and board for those persons responsible for dormitory supervision of participants during a residential summer component.

(e) Educational pamphlets and similar materials for distribution at workshops for the parents of participants.

(f) Student activity fees for Upward Bound participants.

(g) Admissions fees, transportation, Upward Bound T-shirts, and other costs necessary to participate in field trips, attend educational activities, visit museums, and attend other events that have as their purpose the intellectual, social, and cultural development of participants.

(h) Costs for one project-sponsored banquet or ceremony.

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=b9bc048d99b7bb797a74566d37d8f9ef&rgn=div5&view=text&node=34:3.1.3.1.18&idno=34#34:3.1.3.1.18.5.39.1

You may also contact the Council for education for guidance

http://www.coenet.us//ecm/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Director

Office of Sponsored Programs and Research

Central State University

P.O. Box 1004

Wilberforce, Ohio 45384

Tel: 937.376.6547

Fax: 937.376.6598

xxxxxx@centralstate.edu

From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of Ivona Jukic
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 12:08 PM
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Just an interesting question that popped up this morning on my listserv.

Ivona

Ivona Jukic, CRA
Grants Manager
Office of Sponsored Programs & Research
University Library 211
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA 71209
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From: "Mike McCallister" <xxxxxx@IDEATE.COM>
To: xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 11:01:53 AM
Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Question about allowable cost

I've seen this TRIO scam run several times, had an audit and that auditor said NO and we fired the director (who had been doing other interesting things. Even if it's OK, what' the educational benefit? How does it help a first generation SES person succeed in college? They aren't at summer camp.

It's a stupid idea.

Spanky

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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of Christine Hempowicz
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 11:57 AM
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Subject: [RESADM-L] Question about allowable cost

I have been asked to poll my colleagues regarding allowability of a cost, as per OMB Circular A-21. (I'm sure the costs are not allowable, but your input is valuable.)

"J.17. Entertainment costs. Cost of entertainment, including amusement, diversion, and social activities and any costs directly associated with such costs (such as tickets to shows or sports events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and gratuities) are unallowable."

Please let me know if you think that (1) tickets and (2) transportation to an amusement park, for a TRIO program that serves middle and high-school students, are allowable costs for use of federal funds under OMB Circular A-21.

Thank you very much.

Christine Hempowicz, Ed.D.
Director, Office of Sponsored Research
University of Bridgeport
Wahlstrom Library, Room 716
xxxxxx@bridgeport.edu
(203) 576-4973

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