Notes to SEFA
Accounting Policies: (a) Basis of Accounting – The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Accordingly, expenditures are recognized when the liability is incurred. 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.
(b) Cash Assistance - School Breakfast and Lunch Program - Program expenditures represent federal reimbursement for meals provided during the year.
(c) Non-Cash Assistance (Commodities) – School Lunch Program – Program expenditures represent the value of donated foods received during the year.
(d) Homeland Security Grant Program – Program expenditures represent financial and non-financial federal assistance passed through from the City of Boston.
(e) Disaster Grants – Program expenditures represent federal reimbursement for eligible disaster assistance costs and have been recorded in the year the grant was approved, except for grant expenditures related to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Town of Brookline, Massachusetts has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.