Title: Note 3- LOAN / LOAN GUARANTEE OUTSTANDING BALANCES
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards includes the federal and state spending of the City of Brownsville, Texas (the “City”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance and the Texas Grant Management Standards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not represent the financial position of the City.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Uniform Guidance allows an organization to elect a 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the City did not elect to use this rate.
The City did not have any federal loans or loan guarantees outstanding during the year ended September 30, 2023.
Title: Note 4: SUB‐RECIPIENTS
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards includes the federal and state spending of the City of Brownsville, Texas (the “City”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance and the Texas Grant Management Standards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not represent the financial position of the City.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Uniform Guidance allows an organization to elect a 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the City did not elect to use this rate.
Of the federal and state expenditures presented in the Schedule, the City provided federal and state awards to sub‐recipients as follows:
Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants 14.218 - $679,232
Emergency Solutions Grants Program 14.231 - $951,544
Home Investment Partnerships Program 14.239 - $957,441
Title: Note 5: NONCASH ASSISTANCE AND OTHER
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards includes the federal and state spending of the City of Brownsville, Texas (the “City”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance and the Texas Grant Management Standards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not represent the financial position of the City.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Uniform Guidance allows an organization to elect a 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the City did not elect to use this rate.
The City did not receive any noncash assistance or federally funded insurance during the year ended September 30, 2023.
Title: Note 6: CONTINGENCIES
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards includes the federal and state spending of the City of Brownsville, Texas (the “City”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance and the Texas Grant Management Standards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not represent the financial position of the City.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Uniform Guidance allows an organization to elect a 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the City did not elect to use this rate.
Grant monies received and disbursed by the City are for specific purposes and are subject to review by the grantor agencies. Such audits may result in requests for Reimbursement due to disallowed expenditures. Based upon experience, the City does not believe that such disallowance, if any, would have a material effect on the financial position of the City.
Title: Note 7: FEDERAL PASS‐THROUGH FUNDS
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards includes the federal and state spending of the City of Brownsville, Texas (the “City”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance and the Texas Grant Management Standards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not represent the financial position of the City.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Uniform Guidance allows an organization to elect a 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the City did not elect to use this rate.
The City is also the sub‐recipient of federal funds that have been subjected to testing and are reported as expenditures and listed as federal pass‐through funds. Federal awards other than those indicated as pass‐through are considered to be direct.
Title: Note 8: PRIOR YEAR EXPENDITURES
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards includes the federal and state spending of the City of Brownsville, Texas (the “City”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance and the Texas Grant Management Standards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not represent the financial position of the City.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Uniform Guidance allows an organization to elect a 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. For the year ended September 30, 2023, the City did not elect to use this rate.
The following are prior year expenditures listed on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards:
Airport Improvement Program - 3-48-0031-57-22 - $1,414,051
Texas Water Development Board - G1001244 - $666,250