Which ICS functional area is responsible for monitoring costs related to the incident?

The Finance/Administration functional area within the Incident Command System (ICS) is tasked with tracking and monitoring all financial aspects associated with an incident. This includes managing costs, processing vendor invoices, ensuring proper documentation for reimbursement, and overseeing all fiscal elements related to the response and recovery operations. This function ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and that the incident response remains within budgetary constraints.

While other areas, such as Operations, Logistics, and Planning, focus on their respective roles like executing the incident response, managing resources, and strategizing for future actions, they do not handle cost monitoring and financial accountability. The Finance/Administration area is critical for maintaining financial oversight and ensuring that all expenditures are recorded and justified, making it essential for the overall fiscal responsibility of the incident response.