Cost Centres - An Introduction

Please note if you have Scribe Lite Cost Centres are pre-set for you and cannot be amended, see https://scribe.getgodesk.com/support/1/en_GB/articles/776 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 will depend on the services your council provides and how the budget and reporting is set.

How to add a Cost Centre in Scribe Accounts

Navigate to menu Setup → Cost Centres, click 'Edit' in the top right corner and 'Add Record'.

Enter your cost centre name in the box and click 'Add'/ 'Add & Repeat'. Your new cost centre will now show in the cost centre list. 

How to Edit a Cost Centre

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

How to Find Cost Centres

Navigate to menu Setup → Cost Centres and you will find 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.