46 | 46 | Scooter: are we aiming for 2FTEs in the new SOW? Darrell: Yes. However, last year the increase in cost was unexpected, which we were told was an accounting problem from previous years. Would not easily absorb another increase like that. Scooter: no, it should not be a substantial cost increase, just the standard COL increase. Will keep a careful eye on the amounts next time around. Darrell: we are planning for a 10% cut in NIAID funding, although the exact amount is TBD. Our first goal is to maintain personnel, and we are including you in that personnel bucket. We believe another year of support should be possible, but we are still under a CR and cannot provide certainty at this time. Scooter: we'll go ahead with 2FTE until/unless told otherwise. Darrell: yes. |