Notes to SEFA
Title: 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 contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the City of Westfield, Massachusetts, under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City of Westfield, Massachusetts, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the City of Westfield, Massachusetts.
Title: FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
The City of Westfield, Massachusetts, receives non-cash commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of the National School Lunch program. The amounts reported as non-cash assistance represent the fair market value of these commodities received during the year.The amounts reported as cash assistance represent federal reimbursement for meals provided.
Title: U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAMS
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
U. S. Department of Homeland Securitys Disaster Grants Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disaster) expenditures are recognized when the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) approves the City of Pittsfield, Massachusetts project worksheets (PW) and the City has incurred eligible expenditures. The amounts reported in the Schedule includes $47,305 of expenditures incurred in prior fiscal years but awarded by FEMA in the current fiscal year.