Cost Analysis

Cost Analysis is primarily responsible for the preparation, submission and negotiation of the University’s Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rates and Fringe Benefits Rates. The department also coordinates and supports Government audit reviews, cost compliance, Disclosure Statement changes and University charge out rates.

• Resources
• Staff

Resources

Service Center User Rates

Service Center User Rates are established under University Policy FN27, Establishing and Billing Service Center User Rates.  Rates are submitted to Cost Analysis for approval with appropriate documentation, disclosures and signatures. See Request for Approval of Service Center User Rates Form (pdf form, requires Access Account login).

Additional guidance is provided in:

• Establishing Service Center User Rates under Policy FN27
• Service Center User Rate Development Template
• Service Center User Rate Development Template Sample
• Current Fringe and F&A rates (pdf)
• Submit electronic rate proposals to: CostAnalysis@psu.edu

Service Center User Approved Rate List:

• Service Center User Approved Rate List

F&A Proposal Submission Required Data:

• Cost Share Template
• Participant Support Costs Template
• Start-up Costs Template
• SPA Template
• FO Additional Guidance PPTX

Other Resources:

• Memberships and Their Allowability Amounts
• Guidance on Meals at Restaurants
• COVID-19 Travel Guidance
• Uniform Guidance Select Items of Cost

Cost Analysis Staff (3rd floor Elliott Bldg)

Cost Analysis Organization Chart (PDF)