Notes to SEFA
Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in the 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 Town of Stratford, Connecticut, it is not intended to, and does not, present the financial position, changes in fund balance, changes in net position or cash flows of the Town of Stratford, Connecticut.
Basis of Accounting
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance for all awards with exception of Assistance Listing # 21.019, which follows criteria determined by the Department of Treasury for allowability of costs. Under these principles certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Town of Stratford, Connecticut, has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate provided under Section 200.414 of the Uniform Guidance.