Notes to SEFA
Title: Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: The significant accounting policies used in preparing the SEFA follow the accrual basis of accounting.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: Not applicable
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal
grant activity of the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (the "Authority") under programs of the
federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. 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 the Authority, it is
not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the
Authority.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies: The significant accounting policies used in preparing the SEFA follow the accrual basis of accounting.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: Not applicable
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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 reimbursement.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate
Accounting Policies: The significant accounting policies used in preparing the SEFA follow the accrual basis of accounting.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: Not applicable
The Authority has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the
Uniform Guidance.
Title: Subrecipients
Accounting Policies: The significant accounting policies used in preparing the SEFA follow the accrual basis of accounting.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: Not applicable
Of the federal expenditures presented in the schedule, the Authority provided no awards to subrecipients.