This regulation provides clarification for the purchase of materials and supplies at their actual net prices. Grantee and delegate agencies will benefit from reviewing this regulation.
Materials and Supplies Costs (2 CFR Part 225)
26. Materials and supplies costs.
Costs incurred for materials, supplies,
and fabricated parts necessary to carry out a Federal award are
allowable.
Purchased materials and supplies shall be
charged at their actual prices, net of applicable credits.
Withdrawals from general stores or stockrooms should be charged at
their actual net cost under any recognized method of pricing
inventory withdrawals, consistently applied. Incoming
transportation charges are a proper part of materials and supplies
costs.
Only materials and supplies actually used
for the performance of a Federal award may be charged as direct
costs.
Where federally donated or furnished materials are used in performing the Federal award, such materials will be used without charge.
Materials and Supplies Costs (2 CFR Part 225). EOP/OMB. 2004. English.