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San Leandro Public Library Memory Lab 2021-2022 40-9281 Page 24 of 40 EXHIBIT B: FEDERAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF LSTA FUNDS To clarify some of the more commonly-occurring questions regarding how Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds can or cannot be used, please see the list of explanations below. These explanations have been extracted from the Code of Federal Regulations and list important highlights of allowable and unallowable costs. Administrators and project coordinators of LSTA grant projects are cautioned that they must abide by all regulations in conducting their projects and in allotting charges against grant funds. In cases of ambiguity, uncertainty, or questions in identifying allowable cost items under Federal procedures, contact Lynne Oliva, LSTA Coordinator at lynne.oliva@library.ca.gov. A complete list with descriptions can be found on the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations webpage. 1. ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Advertising costs are allowable only when incurred for the recruitment of personnel, the procurement of goods and services, the disposal of scrap or surplus materials, and other specific purposes necessary to meet the requirements of the Federal award. Public relations costs are allowable when incurred to communicate with the public and press pertaining to specific activities or accomplishments that result from performance of the Federal award. Costs of advertising and public relations at conventions, meetings or other events, including displays, demonstrations, exhibits, meeting rooms, hospitality suites, and special facilities used in conjunction with shows and special events; and salaries of employees engaged in setting up and displaying exhibits, making demonstrations, and providing briefings are unallowable. Source: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. See Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Advertising and Public Relations 2. ADVISORY COUNCILS Costs incurred by advisory councils or committees are unallowable unless authorized by statute, the Federal awarding agency or as an indirect cost where allocable to Federal awards. See § 200.444 General costs of government, applicable to states, local governments and Indian tribes. Source: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. See Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: Advisory Councils 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Costs of alcoholic beverages are unallowable. Source: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit DocuSign Envelope ID: BFA82BFD-E288-4CA3-B9FB-BAC4531C0FB0 In Process