Current through October 31, 2024
Section 31.201-4 - Determining allocabilityA cost is allocable if it is assignable or chargeable to one or more cost objectives on the basis of relative benefits received or other equitable relationship. Subject to the foregoing, a cost is allocable to a Government contract if it-
(a) Is incurred specifically for the contract;(b) Benefits both the contract and other work, and can be distributed to them in reasonable proportion to the benefits received; or(c) Is necessary to the overall operation of the business, although a direct relationship to any particular cost objective cannot be shown.