Indirect overhead (IDOH) charges on capital projects
Albuquerque
Summary
Councilors locked horns with the administration over the surprise 12% indirect overhead charge that drained their district bond accounts. The new law sets a calculated rate, requires transparency and an annual audit, and bans extra administrative fees on state capital outlay and GO bond projects.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed FY27 rate is 5%, meaning millions in bond dollars go to overhead instead of projects; councilors set a 2.75% baseline in the ordinance.
Council districts and taxpayers get predictable, audited overhead charges so more bond money reaches actual projects.
The administration argued some legitimate oversight costs can no longer be charged to state grants.
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