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Title Category Code Description
Services-Spons Subs over $25K Expense 6650 Expenditures for work contracted for research or development only. This code is excluded from the calculation of MTDC indirect costs. The first $25,000 paid on a subcontract is recorded with object code 6660. Use: For use in grants and contracts accounts only. Sub contract agreement through OSP is needed.
Svc-Advance Spons Sub over $25K Expense 6651 Amounts advanced for subawards where sponsor billing is allowed. This code is excluded from the calculation of MTDC indirect costs. The first $25,000 advanced on a subcontract is recorded with object code 6661. Use: For use in fund CG accounts only. Subaward agreement through OSP is needed.
Services-Spons Subs $25K and under Expense 6660 Expenditures for work contracted for research or development only. This code is included in the calculation of MTDC indirect costs. This code is used for the first $25,000. Use: For use in grants and contracts accounts only. Sub contract agreement through OSP is needed.
Svc-Advance Spons Sub upto $25K Expense 6661 Amounts advanced for subawards *where sponsor billing is allowed.* Other advances should use 1610. This code is excluded from the calculation of MTDC indirect costs. Amounts above $25,000 advanced on a subcontract are recorded with object code 6651. Use: For use in fund CG accounts only. Subaward agreement through OSP is needed.
Interdept - Fed Unallowable Svce Expense 6662 Expenditures for services from other departments or units within the university that are classified as nonrecoverable according to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Use: Advertising, printing, catering, etc. for unallowable events.
Interdept - Transportation Svc Expense 6663 Expenditures for transportation costs from other departments or units within the university. Use: Red Runner, Red Runner Courier, Department owned vehicles (see recharge policy).
Services - Credit Card Fees Expense 6670 Expenditures for transaction fees charged by credit card companies. Use: Fees charged by credit card companies for accepting credit card transactions.
Services - Commissions Expense 6680 Expenditures for a commission paid for services. Use: Travel booking for Statler via outside agent, Campus store products.
Services - Laundry Expense 6690 Expenditures for uniform and linen cleaning. Use: Lab coats, linen, uniforms, etc.
Services - Safety Expense 6700 Expenditures for external safety services such as Ithaca police, Ithaca fire department, etc. Use: Safety services provided for traffic control
Interdept - Services - Safety Expense 6705 Expenditures for services of the University Police, Environmental Health & Safety or any safety-related service provided by Cornell to colleges or units on campus Use: University Police, Environmental Health & Safety
Services - Trash,Composting, Recycling Expense 6710 Services - Trash,Composting, Recycling
Services - Hazardous Materials Removal Expense 6715 Facilities use only. Used for removal of hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, chemicals, etc. by external vendors.
Services - Custodial Expense 6720 Expenditures for cleaning services. Use: External cleaning services such as Daisy Maid, Bailey Custodial, etc.
Interdept - Services Expense 6725 Expenditures for services from other departments or units within the university that cannot be classified under another interdepartmental service code. Use: Farm services, Gannett, Dairy Plant, CNAL, CORE lab, etc. i.e. Attend HR workshop at ILR. Registration fee is on 6725. All interdepartmental charges should use ID revenue and expense codes where possible
Interdept - Project Management Fees Expense 6726 Expenses for Project Management Fees related to an approved PAR (Project Approval Request). Central Use Only.
Interdept-PAR (Project Approval Req) Tax Expense 6727 Expenses for PAR (Project Approval Request) Tax related to an approved PAR. Central Use Only.
Interdept - Parking Assessment Tax Expense 6728 Parking Assessment Tax related to an approved PAR (Project Approval Request). Central Use Only.
Interdept - Debt Contribution Expense 6729 Used in the operating (GNxxxx) account that is making payments to an internal loan (DBINTL) account. DFS USE ONLY.
Services - Honorarium - Fed Unallowable Expense 6730 Unsolicited payment for services. Federally unallowable Use: Voluntary speaker fees, voluntary hosting fee (e.g. farm visit where no fee is expected)

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