Budget Information Subsection

• About this screen
• To enter data
• To audit data
• To edit previously entered data
• Tips on data entry

Complete and audit this subsection first, before entering individual budget items in the other Budget subsections. Until you audit this subsection, calculations in other subsections may not be correct.

Other-than-default inflation and indirect cost rates require justification. Type justifications in the data box at the bottom of the screen. EGMS cannot proofread such justifications during the audit step; SPA will review justifications of variations in indirect cost and inflation rates.

At any time, you can audit the subsection, move on to another subsection, use the Show Form button to view data on proposal forms, or return to the proposal Main Menu. Only information you have posted to the proposal with the Next button will be saved to the proposal.

To enter data

Complete the data fields to set the budget parameters for the proposal. If necessary, provide justification. Click the Next button to add the information to the proposal. After clicking Next, EGMS offers the option to audit the Budget Information subsection data, so that correct calculations are made for subsequent budget item entries.

Click the Audit radio button located near the subsection tabs. On the Audit a Section screen, click the Audit button. If the audit finds items that are missing or need correction, EGMS returns you to the Budget Information screen; make the necessary corrections and click the Re-Submit button.

Add to, edit, or delete information as necessary. Click the Next button to overwrite the old data.

Budget periods: EGMS inserts the first budget period start date and the last budget period end date, using the project period dates entered on the Proposal Settings screen, and assigns a number of budget periods based on 12-month intervals. However, you may adjust the dates to make each individual budget period any length.

Default inflation rate: Depending on the specific sponsor, EGMS inserts a default inflation rate that will apply to all budget items. You can change the default rate applying to all items here; if you change the default rate, provide a justification. In addition, each subsection allows for modification of the inflation rate for individual budget items.