Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 110-5 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM
Subject 110-5-1 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM
Rule 110-5-1-.06 - Eligible and Ineligible Costs

(1) Eligible costs include costs to acquire professional services or fund in-house staff to conduct an efficiency assessment; costs normally associated with developing a consolidation plan or conducting other essential consolidation planning activities; and costs normally associated with one-time expenses related to consolidating services or local government units, including expenses for personnel, supplies, equipment and limited construction costs. Eligible costs also include meeting expenses, research expenses, and other costs incurred by the Future Communities Commission in carrying out its study efforts.

(2) Ineligible costs include general operating costs to provide services, including administrative or overhead expenses, and anything that would violate the gratuities clause of the State Constitution.