RIAC recognizes the requirement under federal and state laws, as well as contract agreements, to maintain a written cost allocation plan that accurately tracks direct and indirect costs across programs and supporting services. While RIAC is currently tracking allocations manually in Excel, we will transition this process into QuickBooks to ensure allocations are applied accurately, consistently, and in real time. A formal cost allocation policy will be developed and documented, outlining the methodology used for assigning shared costs based on reasonable and supportable allocation bases. The finance team will be trained on using QuickBooks for allocation purposes, and system settings will be configured to automate and track allocations by program and funding source. Regular reviews will be conducted to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and contractual requirements. This system improvement will enhance efficiency, improve audit readiness, and ensure proper cost tracking for all programs.