Notes to SEFA
Title: General
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule is presented using the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the financial statements. 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). Such expenditures are recognized following the Legal Services Corporation Regulations (45 CFR Part 1630), 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: SPLA has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (schedule) presents activities in all of the federal awards programs of Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid (SPLA). All financial assistance received directly from federal agencies, as well as financial assistance passed through other governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations, is included in the schedule.