The Office of Financial and Cost Analysis is responsible for the development and oversight of overhead cost allocations as applied to sponsored projects as well as campus programs and services. The department also administers the faculty effort reporting system applicable to sponsored activities and supports compliance with federal and university cost accounting guidelines.
Effort Reporting (ECC)
Effort Reporting documents:
Indirect Cost Rates
For rates beyond July 1, 2027, use the same rates and conditions as those cited for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, until amended
Costing Guidelines & Policies
Costing Guidelines & Policies documents:
- Service Center Policies [PDF]
- GEO Graduate Tuition Charge- FY2022 Academic Year Rates
- Tuition Charge Memo -FY2023
- UMass Amherst Policies and Procedures
- Cost Sharing Policy and Procedures
- Cost Transfer Policy [PDF]
- CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
- Program Code Assignment [PDF]
Additional Help at UMass
Research Related Professional Organizations
- COGR - Council On Governmental Relations
- EACUBO - Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers
- NACUBO - National Association of College and University Business Officers
- NCURA - National Council of University Research Administrators
- NACCA - National Conference on College Cost Accounting
