Valerie,

I can't add much to what already has been said except in my opinion
professional memberships help faculty not only in their research, but
also in teaching, and in their own professional development (i.e.
departmental activities).  Therefore, they should be charged as an F & A
cost in the departmental administration pool.

I also agree - it is an "easy find" for an auditor (been there...done
that).  Have a good day!

John Case
Assistant VP & Controller
Desert Research Institute
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7396

Valerie Seaquist wrote:
>
> I would like to get a feel for how other institutions handle personal
> memberships in professional organizations. OMB Circular A-21, Section J.28.
> states that "costs of the institution's membership or subscriptions" is
> allowed. It does not say anything about PI, Dr. John Doe, charging his
> personal membership to a contract/grant account. We have not allowed this
> charge to a contract or grant in the past (except in cases where the
> membership fee is "buried" in a conference registration cost.)
>
> Do other institutions allow personal membership fee cost charges on
> contract/grants? If so, what is your rationale?
>
> Thank you --
>
> Val Seaquist
> Office of Research Administration
> The University of Alabama in Huntsville
>
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