- Local calls are part of the indirect rate and cannot be charged to a sponsored project.
- Long distances charges CAN be charged ONLY if they meet the requirements of A21 and the award itself.
- Allowable – A21 F. b. (1) states that long distance charges are allowable if it can be shown that each call supports the objective of the project.
- Allocable – There would need to be a method in place for capturing such expenses on the project.
- Supporting documents - Who called who, the date and the reason for the call.
Due to the difficulty in monitoring specific calls from a cell phone; it may be difficult to provide this necessary documentation. - Reasonable – If a student is on his/her way to Drexel, charging a phone call to the sponsored project is not acceptable and cannot be charged.
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