Unit rate is simply equal to the annual projected cost divided by the estimated number of annual units sold per customer type. Other considerations include reserves (working capital) and fund balance. Reserves are added to annual costs and must not exceed 60 days’ worth of cash needed for operations for internal and external federal customers. Fund balance is also added to internal expenses to recapture losses or excess collections from previous years.
The rate sheets perform all necessary calculations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures for each customer type. If you need any assistance identifying costs or using the rate-sheet, please email rates@colorado.edu and we will be glad to help.