Maryjane,

We are assuming that this applies to administrative and clerical
(a.k.a. support) staff, rather than to professional staff, deans,
chairs, etc., but the issue is similar in both cases.

For support staff, we have always applied a test to the charging of
that staff as having to be significant in terms of task and time;
specifically identified, budgeted, and justified - and obviously
approved by the sponsor; and not otherwise included in F&A.

So, for us, this is no real change. We view it as a relaxing of the
Federal standard.

As to professional staff, deans, chairs, etc., I do not think that
Section 200.413 applies, but I would still apply the same test. If use
of those individuals is significant we would require the same standards
to be applied.

Larry

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Larry Waxler, Director
Office of Sponsored Programs
University of Southern Maine
1 Chamberlain Avenue
P.O. Box 9300
Portland, ME  04104-9300
Telephone: 207-780-4413
Telefax: 207-780-4927

>>> Maryjane F Sager <xxxxxx@BINGHAMTON.EDU> 2/27/2014 8:37 AM >>>
This is only for administrative staff. You are always allowed to
include
the PI's time (which include Deans, faculty, etc) on grants.

*From:* Research Administration List [mailto:
xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] *On Behalf Of *Scott Niles
*Sent:* Wednesday, February 26, 2014 3:43 PM
*To:* xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org
*Subject:* [RESADM-L] New Uniform Guidance ('Super Circular') and
Direct
Costs/Admin and Clerical Salaries

Good afternoon folks,

For those of you who have had the bravery to pour through the new
proposed
guidance for federal awards,  I'm curious about your take on § 200.413
Direct costs, part c, which states:

The salaries of administrative and clerical staff should normally be
treated as indirect (F&A) costs. Direct charging of these costs may be
appropriate only if all of the following conditions are met...

Would you read this to include all administrative staff
institution-wide
(professional staff, deans, chairs, etc.), or simply the
clerical/secretarial administrative support staff? As usual, the room
for
interpretation is wide enough that we're having differing opinions
across
campus. I'm curious as to what people at other institutions think.

Thanks!

Scott

*Scott Niles, MA, CRA*
Grants and Contracts Administrator
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Morehead State University
901 Ginger Hall
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-783-2278
Fax: 606-783-2130
Web site: http://www.moreheadstate.edu/research

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