Module 4, Allowable Costs Overview, focuses on the principles and guidelines for determining allowable costs within IDHS grant programs. Participants will explore the criteria that define allowable costs, including reasonableness, allocability, and conformity with federal and state regulations. The module emphasizes the importance of adhering to these guidelines to ensure proper financial management and compliance. Through this module, grantees will gain a thorough understanding of how to accurately categorize and document costs to maintain grant integrity and avoid disallowed expenses.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Understanding criteria for allowable costs: reasonableness, allocability, and conformity.
• Importance of adhering to guidelines to ensure proper financial management and compliance.
• Best practices for categorizing and documenting costs to avoid disallowed expenses.