Operating costs
Operating costs means expenses incurred in operating supportive housing, supportive services or service centers with respect to:
(1) Administration (including staff salaries; costs associated with accounting for the use of grant funds, preparing reports for submission to VA, obtaining program audits, and securing accreditation; and similar costs related to administering the grant after the award), maintenance, repair and security for the supportive housing;
(2) Van costs or building rent (except under capital leases), e.g., fuel, insurance, utilities, furnishings, and equipment;
(3) Conducting on-going assessments of supportive services provided for and needed by participants and the availability of such services; and
(4) Other costs associated with operating the supportive housing.