Title: Note 1: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures or expenses are recognized in the
accounts and reported in the financial statements. Basis of accounting relates to the timing of the
measurements made, regardless of the measurement focus applied.
For purposes of the SEFA, federal awards include all grants, contracts, and similar agreements
entered into directly with the federal government and other pass through entities. The Board has
obtained Assistance Listing Numbers (“ALN”) to ensure that all programs have been identified in the
SEFA. ALN have been appropriately listed by applicable programs. Federal programs with different
ALN that are closely related because they share common compliance requirements are defined as a
cluster by the Uniform Guidance. Three clusters are separately identified in the SEFA and are the
following:
Child Nutrition Cluster ‐ Includes awards that assist States in administering food services that
provide healthful, nutritious meals to eligible children in public and non‐profit private schools,
residential child care institutions, and summer recreation programs; and encourage the domestic
consumption of nutritious agricultural commodities.
Special Education Cluster ‐ Includes awards that ensure that all children with disabilities have
available to them a free appropriate public education which emphasizes special education and
related services designed to meet their unique needs; ensure that the rights of children with
disabilities and their parents or guardians are protected; assist States, localities, educational service
agencies and Federal agencies to provide for the education of all children with disabilities; and
assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate children with disabilities.
Disability Insurance/SSI Cluster ‐ Includes awards that provide benefits to disabled wage earners
and their families in the event the family wage earner becomes disabled. These awards provide
payments to financially needy individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled.
Title: Note 2: INDIRECT COSTS
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
Title: Note 3: RELATIONSHIP OF THE SCHEDULE TO PROGRAM FINANCIAL REPORTS
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
The amounts reflected in the financial reports submitted to the awarding Federal, State and/or
pass‐through agencies and the SEFA may differ. Some of the factors that may account for any
difference include the following:
The Board’s fiscal year end may differ from the program's year‐end.
Accruals recognized in the SEFA, because of year‐end procedures, may not be reported in
the program financial reports until the next program reporting period.
Fixed asset purchases and the resultant depreciation charges are recognized as fixed assets
in the Board’s financial statements and as expenditures in the program financial reports.
Title: Note 4: FEDERAL PASS‐THROUGH FUNDS
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
The Board 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 direct and will be designated accordingly.
Title: Note 5: SCHOOL‐WIDE PROGRAM
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
The Board utilizes its funding under Title I to operate a “school‐wide program”. School‐wide
programs are designed to upgrade an entire educational program within a school for all students,
rather than limit services to a targeted group of students.
Title: Note 6: CONTINGENCIES
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
Grant monies received and disbursed by the Board 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 prior experience, the Board does not believe that such
disallowance, if any, would have a material effect on the financial position of the Board. As of June
26, 2024, there were no known material questioned or disallowed costs as a result of grant audits in
process or completed.
Title: Note 7: DONATED FOOD PROGRAM
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
The value of non‐cash commodities received from the federal government in connection with the
donated food program is reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The total assigned
value of commodities donated was $53,529 for fiscal year 2023.
Title: Note 8: LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
The Board did not have any loans or loan guarantee programs required to be reported on the
schedule for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
Title: Note 9: SUBRECIPIENTS
Accounting Policies: The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in the schedule of expenditures of federal
awards (the “SEFA” or the “Schedule”). Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to
finance expenditures of the current period. Available means collectible within the current period or
soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are
recorded when the related liability is incurred. In applying the susceptible‐to‐accrual concept to
intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual requirements of the numerous individual
programs are used as guidance. There are, however, essentially two types of such revenues. In one,
monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the
Board; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. In the other,
monies are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and substantially irrevocable; i.e.,
revocable only for failure to comply with prescribed compliance requirements, such as with equal
employment opportunity. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier
if they meet the availability criteria.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Board has not elected to use the 10% de Minimis indirect cost rate.
The Board did not provide federal funds to subrecipients for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2023.