D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-3345

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 38, September 20, 2024

Rule 27-3345 - RECRUITMENT COSTS

3345.1

If the size of the staff recruited and maintained is in keeping with District contract workload requirements, the following costs shall be allowable:

(a) Costs of help-wanted advertising;

(b) Costs of operating an employment office needed to secure and maintain an adequate labor force;

(c) Costs of operating an aptitude and educational testing program;

(d) Travel costs of employees engaged in recruiting personnel;

(e) Travel costs of applicants for interviews; and

(f) Costs of employment agencies not in excess of standard commercial rates.

3345.2

Recruitment and advertising costs shall not be allowable when any of the following apply:

(a) The advertising or recruitment is for personnel other than those required to perform obligations under a District contract;

(b) The advertising does not describe specific positions or classes of positions;

(c) The advertising or recruitment is excessive relative to the number and importance of the positions or to the industry practices;

(d) The advertising includes material that is not relevant for recruitment purposes, such as extensive illustrations, the use of color, or descriptions of the company's products or capabilities; or

(e) The advertising or recruitment is designed to hire personnel from another District contractor.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-3345

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1674 (February 26, 1988),