⚙️ Cost Centres

Cost Centres - An Introduction

Please note if you have Scribe Lite Cost Centres are pre-set for you and cannot be amended, see Understanding Pre-configured Cost Centres and Cost Codes in Scribe Lite for more details

 There are two levels of analysis, the top level being the Cost Centres (the main services), and then the Cost Codes which are the further analysis codes within each Cost Centre with an allocated budget. Sometimes the Cost Centres may be set up to relate to committees, but this will depend on the services your council provides and how the budget and reporting are set.  

How to add a Cost Centre in Scribe Accounts

1. Navigate to menu Setup → Cost Centres, click 'Edit' in the top right corner, and select 'Add Record'.
2. Enter your cost centre name in the box and click 'Add' or 'Add & Repeat'. Your new cost centre will now show in the cost centre list.

Important Note on Report Ordering:

When adding cost centres, the order that you add your Cost Centres in is the order they will be appearing on reports. If you wish to change the order at a later date, you can prefix the Cost Centres names with numbers such as '01 Income'.

How to Edit a Cost Centre

 Navigate to menu Setup → Cost Centres, click the 3 dots next to the record, and select 'Edit' from the drop-down menu. Amend your cost centre as required and click 'Save'. Your updated cost centre will now show in the list. 

How to Delete a Cost Centre

 Navigate to menu Setup → Cost Centres, click the 3 dots next to the record, and select 'Delete' from the drop-down menu.  

How to Find Cost Centres

 Navigate to menu Setup → Cost Centres to access the quick search and filter options. 

See Searching, Sorting & Filtering Records Lists for more details.

Once the Cost Centres have been set up the Cost Codes can be added.