[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 38, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 38CFR41.16] [Page 737] TITLE 38--PENSIONS, BONUSES, AND VETERANS' RELIEF CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (CONTINUED) PART 41--AUDITING REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Sec. 41.16 Audit costs. The cost of audits made in accordance with the provisions of these regulations are allowable charges to Federal assistance programs. (a) The charges may be considered a direct cost or an allocated indirect cost, determined in accordance with the provision of Circular A-87, ``Cost principles for State and local governments.'' (b) Generally, the percentage of costs charged to Federal assistance programs for a single audit shall not exceed the percentage that Federal funds expended represent of total funds expended by the recipient during the fiscal year. The percentage may be exceeded, however, if appropriate documentation demonstrates higher actual cost. (Authority: Pub. L. 98-502)