Anita,

Routine discounts that suppliers provide (educational, member, etc.) may not be considered as match. Special discounts - those above, and only that portion which is above routine amounts - may be counted.

Of course you would need to document the nature, reason , and amount of the special discount.

Larry

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Larry Waxler, Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
University of Southern Maine
5th Floor Bioscience Building
P.O. Box 9300
Portland, ME  04104-9300
Telephone: 207-780-4413
Telefax: 207-780-4927

>>> Anita Quinn <xxxxxx@MTU.EDU> 2/14/2008 7:45 AM >>>
Can anyone steer me in the right direction.  Is it allowable to use the
value of a discount on the purchase of equipment to meet a mandatory
cost match?  A110 does not seem to specifically address this.

Any direction is appreciated.
Anita

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Houghton, MI     49931

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