> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/charging-of-expenditures.md). # Charging of Expenditures 18037 Reimbursement for net reimbursable program costs shall meet the following criteria: (a) Costs must be incurred during the contract period. (b) Contractors shall not use current year contract funds to pay prior or future year obligations. (c) The cost of the annual independent audit may be claimed either in the contract period which was the subject of the audit or during the contract period in which the audit is completed. > NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8269, Education Code. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/costs/charging-of-expenditures.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.