The Olympic Games (including this year’s summer games in Paris) provide the perfect analogy for anyone unfamiliar with indirect rates. While most of us are familiar with the game and rules surrounding...
“What’s a good G&A rate?” At ReliAscent, we are frequently asked this question...
The first step in the budget process is to find out where indirect rates are reflected on a budget form. Budget forms vary greatly between agencies. Grant agencies either use the SF424 budget form on...
Some of the most common questions we get from Government Contractors and Grantees at ReliAscent surround the development and utility of indirect rates. How are they calculated? Why are they so important?...
The answer to this question depends on your perspective as either a government acquisition/grant professional or a government contractor or grantee. Negotiating or directing capped indirect rates on cost...
At ReliAscent, we routinely see contractors and grantees that have submitted indirect rates that don’t adequately reflect their operations, don’t align with their accounting systems, and frustrate their...
Indirect Rates, Huh? What are They Good For?
With apologies to the 1970’s Motown hit, one of the most common questions we get at ReliAscent® surrounds development and utility of indirect cost rates....
Most small business government contractors and grantees are understandably focused on things like their direct work, avoiding a DCAA audit, or just delivering product &/or CDRL’s. Running a successful,...