: Joplin Schools (Applicant) failed to seek additional funding in a timely manner, and did not justify its request for Cost Estimating Format (CEF) adjustments. The Applicant’s procurement of administrative services did not comply with federal standards, and the Acting Regional Administrator exercised appropriate discretion in awarding Direct Administrative Costs (DAC) capped at $155 per hour and denying travel costs or costs incurred when no contract was in place.