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
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: [email protected]
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)
Name | Position | Phone | |
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Charlotte Nacsa | Department Manager | [email protected] | 814-863-8087 |
Brittany Ondish | Assistant Manager | [email protected] | 814-863-2118 |
Michele Spangler | Indirect Cost Analyst | [email protected] | 814-865-4048 |
Elizabeth Replogle | Admin Support Coordinator | [email protected] | 814-865-7057 |
Jody Murawski (Interim) | Sr. Dir. Research Admin | [email protected] | 814-865-1962 |
Interoffice Mail:
Cost Analysis, 300 James M. Elliott Building
U.S. Mail:
Cost Analysis
Suite 300
120 South Burrowes Street
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 865-1914
Fax: (814) 865-3937