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Cost Allocation

Graphic of coins and percentages.Cost allocation ensures that federal funds are dedicated solely to their intended programs, with no other purposes. Use these resources to understand cost allocation principles and practices, including methods for assigning shared costs. 

Learn how to organize funding sources and comply with federal regulations.

Management Matters: Cost Allocation

Cost allocation is the process of assigning the shared cost of an item or service to two or more programs, and it's a key element of fiscal management systems.