Government Contract Cost Principles

/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈkɒntrækt kɔst ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A set of regulatory standards that govern the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs claimed by contractors under government contracts.
    Contractors must adhere to government contract cost principles to receive reimbursement for expenses.

Forms

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Commentary

These principles are frequently codified in federal regulations such as the FAR and guide auditors in determining compliance with contractual cost reimbursement requirements.

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