ESBD_383499_1732773156130_2025_Categorical Budget Form_State Services.xls

This is a categorical budget justification form template for State Services covering the period from April 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025. The form provides a structured format for detailing personnel costs, fringe benefits, travel expenses, equipment purchases, supplies, contractual services, and other direct costs. The template allows for up to 25 staff positions with separate calculations for direct and administrative costs, with administrative costs capped at 10% of the total budget.

The budget form requires detailed cost breakdowns across multiple categories including FICA, insurance, worker's compensation, unemployment, and retirement benefits. Travel expense details must include itemization of lodging, airfare, mileage (at $0.67/mile), car rentals, and meals with specific per diem rates (Breakfast-$16/Lunch-$19/Dinner-$28). Equipment and supply sections require specific item listings, while the contractual section allows for up to 15 different contract descriptions. The "Other" category covers various operational expenses including space rental, utilities, security services, equipment maintenance, and professional development costs. All amounts must be submitted in whole dollars, and a current negotiated indirect cost rate documentation must be included with the submission.