Notes to SEFA
Title: Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The City does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal award activity of the City of Lafayette (the City) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Costs Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or fund balance, or cash flows of the City.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The City does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The City does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
The City does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
Title: Loan Programs
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The City does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
Expenditures reported in this schedule consist of the beginning of the year outstanding loan balance plus advances made on the loan during the year. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2023 was $5,338,000. Under this program, the participant loan may be forgiven with specific requirements being satisfied.