National Science Foundation
Statement of Net Cost
As of September 30, 1999
(Amounts in Thousands)

Program Costs

Research Programs: (Note 11)

Intragovernmental

Program Cost

$

120,025

Salaries and Expenses and Inspector General Cost

51,385

Total Intragovernmental Cost

171,410

With the Public

Program Cost

2,576,286

Salaries and Expenses and Inspector General Cost

72,722

Total Public Cost

2,649,008

Total Research Program Cost

2,820,418

Less: Earned Revenues

68,734

Net Research Program Cost

2,751,684

Education Programs: (Note 11)

Intragovernmental

Program Cost

7,340

Salaries and Expenses and Inspector General Cost

3,142

Total Intragovernmental Cost

10,482

With the Public

Program Cost

591,984

Salaries and Expenses and Inspector General Cost

16,730

Total Public Cost

608,714

Total Education Program Cost

619,196

Less: Earned Revenues

4,459

Net Education Program Cost

614,737

Net Cost of Operations

$

3,366,421

See accompanying notes to the financial statements.