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II.15 REVENUE PRODUCING ACTIVITIES (CHARGEBACKS)

A Revenue Producing Activity (RPA) is an activity that generates revenue from a fee charged for the sale of goods or services or for admission to an event. UW-sponsored or co-sponsored events such as conferences are considered revenue producing activities. Revenue Producing Activities are also referred to as "Chargeback Accounts."

All RPA accounts must relate to the mission of the University (instruction, research or public service). The revenue may be from internal or external sources. Internal sources include other UW departments or funding sources. External sources include the general public. Faculty, staff and students are considered to be external unless UW funding is used to pay their fee. RPA accounts are usually established on funds 101, 128 or 136. As of July 1, 2005, all L&S Fund 128 activities were converted to Fund 136.

L&S Dean's Office approval is required for all revenue producing activities. Information on revenue producing activities and the RPA questionnaire and instructions are on the web at http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/acct/policy/rpa/rpapol.html, or contact your L&S Business Office.

updated August 2006

 

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