COST ALLOCATION CLARITY TOOLKIT
Do You Actually Know What Your Programs Cost?
Assessment (Score 0–8)
Answer Yes (1) or No (0)
  1. Shared costs are allocated using a defined method
  1. Allocation methodology is documented
  1. All departments receive appropriate cost distribution
  1. No costs remain unallocated
  1. Allocation aligns with actual usage
  1. Program-level profitability is visible
  1. Funding requirements are reflected in allocation
  1. No double-counting occurs
Scoring
  • 7–8 → Clear Structure
  • 4–6 → Distorted Costs
  • 0–3 → Misaligned
If your cost structure is unclear, your decisions are wrong.
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