Indirect Rate
Rates allocating overhead and G&A costs across contracts.
Definition
Indirect rates distribute pooled costs that cannot be traced to a single contract, calculated against defined allocation bases and often negotiated with a cognizant agency.
Why it matters
Unsupported indirect rates trigger audit findings and unallowable cost recovery.
Example
A firm negotiates a provisional 32% overhead rate for the fiscal year.
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