Can the salaries of secretarial and clerical staff be considered in the cost category of instruction for the purposes of the percentage calculations?
A. No. The salaries and fringe benefits of secretarial and clerical staff are considered Administration (function codes 230, 240 or 290), Support Services (function codes 211, 213, 218, 221, 222 or 223), Operations and Maintenance of Plant (function code 262) or Food Services 310. Under no circumstances may the salaries and fringe benefits of secretarial and clerical staff be charged in the instructional category.
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