Except in limited circumstances; straight-time labor of a budgeted/permanent employee performing emergency work is ineligible for funding.The Applicant employees were permanent budgeted employees and worked straight-time hours; which are ineligible for PA funding.FEMA finds the Applicant straight-time labor costs are not eligible because the work was performed by the Applicant budgeted employees. Therefore; this appeal is denied.

HeadnotesExcept in limited circumstances; straight-time labor of a budgeted/permanent employee performing emergency work is ineligible for funding.The Applicant’s employees were permanent budgeted employees and worked straight-time hours; which are ineligible for PA funding.ConclusionFEMA finds the Applicant’s straight-time labor costs are not eligible because the work was performed by the Applicant’s budgeted employees. Therefore; this appeal is denied.