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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.

Cost Allocation Tip Sheet

Learn about the key concepts and vocabulary that frame cost allocation discussions and practical ways to assign the shared cost of a resource, good, or service.

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