NASA also has a maximum consultant rate not to exceed the Level IV of the
Executive Schedule, exclusive of expenses & indirect costs which I believe
coincides to the NSF rate.  It can be found in 1260.25 "Allowable Costs" in
the NASA Grant Handbook.  I am not aware of any rate ceilings established
in A-110 or A-21.

Susan Hawkins
Contract Administrator for Subcontracts
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Phone:  256/890-6000 ext. 237
Fax:    256/890-6677

-----Original Message-----
From:   Andrew Shepard [SMTP:xxxxxx@UNH.EDU]
Sent:   Wednesday, October 28, 1998 2:14 PM
To:     xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject:        Maximum Consultant Pay

Dear Fellow Research Administrators,

I need help in answering this question that has come to our office.
Is there a maximum amount a grantee institution may not exceed when
paying a consultant from a federal grant? I am aware of the limit
set by NSF currently at $453 per day. But I have been unable to find any
reference in either OMB A-110, A-21 or other ciculars as to any limit a
grantee organization may place on pay to a consultant, other than it be
reasonable in relation to the services provided. If such a prohibition
exists, please let me know.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Andy
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