Cost Unit Leader Position Checklist
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The following checklist should be considered as the minimum requirements for this position. Note that
some of the tasks are one-time actions; others are ongoing or repetitive for the duration of the incident.
9Task
1. Obtain briefing from Finance/Administration Section Chief:
Determine reporting time-lines.
Determine standard and special reports required.
Determine desired report format.
2. Obtain and record all cost data:
Agency Equipment costs.
Contract or mutual aid equipment costs.
Contract or mutual aid personnel costs.
Damage to facilities, infrastructure, equipment or vehicles.
Supplies.
Food.
Facility rental.
3. Identify in reports all equipment/personnel requiring payment.
4. Prepare incident cost summaries by operational period, or as directed by the
Finance/Administration Section Chief.
5. If cost share agreement is done, determine what costs need to be tracked. They may be
different than total incident costs.
6. Prepare resources use cost estimates for Planning:
Make sure estimates are updated with actual costs as they become available.
Make sure information is provided to Planning according to Planning’s schedule.
