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 Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of
expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: Shiras Chaim Inc. has elected to use
the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant
activity of Shiras Chaim Inc. (the School) under programs of the federal government for the year ended
August 31, 2021. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of
Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 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 School, it is not intended to and does not present the financial
position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the School.
Title: Child Nutrition 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 Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of
expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: Shiras Chaim Inc. has elected to use
the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Shiras Chaim Inc. was approved by the State of New Jersey’s Department of Agriculture, under the
National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Act of 1966, to operate the Food Nutrition Program which
includes both the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program.
Title: Use of Estimates:
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 Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of
expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: Shiras Chaim Inc. has elected to use
the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and
disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Title: Subsequent Events:
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 Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of
expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: Shiras Chaim Inc. has elected to use
the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Management considers events and transactions that occur after the financials statement date, but before
the financial statements are issued, to provide additional evidence relative to certain estimates or to
identify matters that require additional disclosure. These financial statements were available to be issued
on February 20, 2023, and subsequent events have been evaluated through that date.