Who approves the indirect cost rate?
For public school districts and regional education service centers (ESCs), TEA, as a state educational agency, is authorized in 34 CFR Part 75 and Part 76 to approve and issue the indirect cost rate. Information is submitted by the school district or ESC, as applicable, to TEA as part of their annual audit. The indirect cost rate is derived from part of this information. For nonprofit organizations and colleges/universities, the cognizant agency issues the indirect cost rate.