Notes to SEFA
Title: Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: City of Newport, Arkansas did not elect to apply the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of City of Newport, Arkansas under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in this 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 City of Newport, Arkansas, it is not intended to and does not present the net position, change in net position, or cash flows of City of Newport, Arkansas.
Title: Matching Requirements
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: City of Newport, Arkansas did not elect to apply the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Certain federal programs require that the City contribute non-federal funds (matching funds) to support the federal-funded programs. The City has complied with the matching requirements. The expenditures of non-federal matching funds are not included on the schedule.