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Welcome to Indirect Cost Services webpage for Tribal Governments. This page is intended to facilitate the completion and submission of your indirect cost rate proposal (ICP). We have designed a series of checklists, forms, samples, and templates to assist you in meeting the ICP documentation requirements. Additional support is provided with links to cost principle guidance and frequently asked questions.

Litigation News

August 2008 – Partial Settlement Agreement (PSA) III issued in the Ramah Navajo Chapter, Oglala Sioux Tribe, and Pueblo of Zuni, for themselves on behalf of a class of persons similarly situated vs. Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary of the Interior, in his official capacity, et. al. For a copy of the Final Judgment Approving this PSA III and a complete copy of the PSA III with all appendices please click on the following link http://www.rncsettlement.com/ramah_iii.html and see the second and third table of documents.

Training Materials from the Ramah Indirect Cost Class Action Workshops

Other News

August 26, 2008 - See changes to the Unallowable Cost Reference Sheet regarding General Government Expenses.

Please be sure to include the completeness checklist and required certifications with your ICP or CAP.

Completeness Checklist Certifications Guidelines and Related Links ICS FAQs List of Unallowable Costs Samples Templates

The following templates should be used when submitting an indirect cost rate proposal for a fixed with carryforward rate. Each template contains instructions and schedules for the following:

  • rate calculation
  • carryforward schedule
  • direct cost base
  • indirect cost pool
  • reconciliation of the proposal data to financial statements, and
  • summary depreciation expense data
Please be sure to use the correct template depending on the fiscal year of the indirect cost rate proposal being submitted. For example, if you are submitting an indirect cost rate proposal for FY 2008 and/or 2009, use the FY 2009 & Prior Years template for both years. If you are submitting an indirect cost rate proposal for FY 2010, use the FY 2010 & Later Years template.

Single Rate Template for FY 2009 & Prior Years
Single Rate Template for FY 2010 & Later Years
Special Rate Template for FY 2010 & Later (1st and 2nd year)