Notes to SEFA
Title: Note A – Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal
award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended March 31,
2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule represents only a
selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the
combined financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such
expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types
of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note C – Indirect Cost Rate
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the
Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note D – Subrecipients
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Beginning in April 1, 2020, the Organization started providing grant funds to various subrecipients in the
State of Illinois. Federal financial assistance provided to a subrecipient is treated as an expenditure when
it is paid to the subrecipient.
The Organization has certain compliance responsibilities with respect to its subrecipients, including
monitoring the subrecipients to help ensure they
Title: Note E – Insurance and Loan Guarantees
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The Organization had no insurance in effect, relating to federal funds, for the year ending March 31,
2023.
The Organization had no loans or loan guarantees, relating to federal funds, outstanding at March 31,
2023.