Notes to SEFA
Title: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
Accounting Policies: The Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting. MTC’s financial statements are
prepared on the accrual basis for proprietary and fiduciary activities and modified accrual basis for
governmental activities, which are described in Note 1 of the notes to MTC’s financial statements. 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 (the “Uniform Guidance”). Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ
from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the financial statements. Expenditures reported on
the Schedule are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain
types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: MTC applies its predetermined approved indirect cost rate when charging indirect costs to federal awards
rather than the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate described in Section 200.414 of the Uniform Guidance.
MTC’s indirect cost rate is approved by its cognizant agency.
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) presents the activity of
all expenditures of federal awards of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (“MTC”).
The Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting. MTC’s financial statements are
prepared on the accrual basis for proprietary and fiduciary activities and modified accrual basis for
governmental activities, which are described in Note 1 of the notes to MTC’s financial statements. 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 (the “Uniform Guidance”). Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ
from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the financial statements. Expenditures reported on
the Schedule are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain
types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: NOTE 2 – INDIRECT COST RATE
Accounting Policies: The Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting. MTC’s financial statements are
prepared on the accrual basis for proprietary and fiduciary activities and modified accrual basis for
governmental activities, which are described in Note 1 of the notes to MTC’s financial statements. 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 (the “Uniform Guidance”). Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ
from amounts presented in, or used in preparation of, the financial statements. Expenditures reported on
the Schedule are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain
types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: MTC applies its predetermined approved indirect cost rate when charging indirect costs to federal awards
rather than the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate described in Section 200.414 of the Uniform Guidance.
MTC’s indirect cost rate is approved by its cognizant agency.
MTC applies its predetermined approved indirect cost rate when charging indirect costs to federal awards
rather than the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate described in Section 200.414 of the Uniform Guidance.
MTC’s indirect cost rate is approved by its cognizant agency.