Greetings all,

Here's a naive question I should probably know the answer to but, obviously don't.  Can secretarial support costs be charged as direct costs to a federal (NIH) award?

I checked OMB A-122 and the NIH GPS and found little guidance so, I went to OMB A-21.  It indicates "...clerical staff should normally be treated as F&A costs." [F. 6. b. (2)].  As an A-122 institution, I'm wondering what the appropriate treatment is, direct or indirect.  If possible, please cite regulatory guidance to support your response.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Kevin L. Roberts
Mayo Foundation
Pavilion B-20J
200 First St. SW
Rochester, MN 55905
(507) 266-5368
xxxxxx@mayo.edu

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