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Common Audit Recommendations—Recharge Centers


Authorization

Submit rates to Management Accounting and Analysis whenever the rate calculation methodology changes significantly.
Submit rates to the Dean’s Office for review and approval.

Documentation

Develop written policies and procedures. It should include the department’s pricing policies and methodology for computing rates.
Identify all costs. If applicable, develop a cost recovery strategy that keeps the rates affordable and identifies sources of funding for all costs.

Reconciliation/Review

Perform a comparison of all identifiable rechargeable costs and recoveries on an annual basis. Projections and rate calculations should be adjusted if significant discrepancies are noted.

Reference

Management Accounting & Analysis – Recharge and Cost Center Rate Policy

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Last Modified: August 14, 2007