NOTE 9. Program Costs
Program costs are accumulated by USPTO strategic goals and consist of both costs related directly to the
individual business lines and overall support costs allocated to the business lines. There were no costs
that could not be assigned to specific programs. Total program or operating costs for the years ended September
30, 2003 and 2002 by cost category were as follows:
USPTO Program Costs by Cost Category for the Years Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002
(Dollars in Thousands)
|
2003 |
2002 |
Direct |
Allocated |
Total |
Total |
Personnel Services and Benefits |
$ 609,326 |
$ 47,265 |
$ 656,591 |
$ 630,261 |
Unfunded Personnel Services and Benefits |
38,226 |
4,778 |
43,004 |
35,372 |
Travel and Transportation |
1,171 |
4,496 |
5,667 |
5,450 |
Rent, Communications, and Utilities |
73,884 |
16,741 |
90,625 |
87,295 |
Printing and Reproduction |
75,287 |
161 |
75,448 |
68,955 |
Contractual Services |
147,113 |
82,543 |
229,656 |
220,074 |
Training |
1,652 |
557 |
2,209 |
7,093 |
Maintenance and Repairs |
7,940 |
13,181 |
21,121 |
16,389 |
Supplies and Materials |
7,922 |
1,477 |
9,399 |
9,466 |
Equipment not Capitalized |
6,099 |
3,314 |
9,413 |
9,303 |
Insurance Claims and Indemnities |
18 |
41 |
59 |
1,686 |
Depreciation, Amortization, or Loss on Asset Dispositions |
41,798 |
21,083 |
62,881 |
69,651 |
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Total Program Costs |
$1,010,436 |
$195,637 |
$1,206,073 |
$1,160,995 |
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