Notes to SEFA
Title: Basis of Accounting and Relationship to the Financial Statements
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards reflects the activity of all federal awards programs of Northwestern Legal Services.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: Northwestern Legal Services has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented using the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 2 to the financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the Legal Services Corporation Regulations (45 CFR Part 1630), Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.