2 CFR § 200.408 - Limitation on allowance of costs.

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title: "2 CFR § 200.408 - Limitation on allowance of costs."
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# 200.408 Limitation on allowance of costs.

Statutory requirements may limit the allowability of costs. Any costs that exceed the maximum amount allowed by statute may not be charged to the Federal award. Only the amount allowable by statute may be charged to the Federal award.