The following table shows when a State or a subgrantee makes obligations for various kinds of property and services.
    
    
        
            
                
                
            
            
                | (a) Acquisition of real or personal property | 
                On the date on which the State or subgrantee makes a binding written commitment to acquire the property. | 
            
            
                | (b) Personal services by an employee of the State or subgrantee | 
                When the services are performed. | 
            
            
                | (c) Personal services by a contractor who is not an employee of the State or subgrantee | 
                On the date on which the State or subgrantee makes a binding written commitment to obtain the services. | 
            
            
                | (d) Performance of work other than personal services | 
                On the date on which the State or subgrantee makes a binding written commitment to obtain the work. | 
            
            
                | (e) Public utility services | 
                When the State or subgrantee receives the services. | 
            
            
                | (f) Travel | 
                When the travel is taken. | 
            
            
                | (g) Rental of real or personal property | 
                When the State or subgrantee uses the property. | 
            
            
                | (h) A preagreement cost that was properly approved by the State under the cost principals identified in 34 CFR 74.171 and 80.22
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            Code of Federal Regulations
        
        (Authority: 
                20 U.S.C. 1221e-3, 3474
            , and 6511(a))
    
    
        
            Code of Federal Regulations
        
        [45 FR 22517, Apr. 3, 1980. Redesignated at 45 FR 77368, Nov. 21, 1980, as amended at 55 FR 14817, Apr. 18, 1990; 57 FR 30342, July 8, 1992]