Notes to SEFA
Title: Note A - Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency (NICAA) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimus cost rate.
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency (NICAA) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements.
Title: Note B - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency (NICAA) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimus cost rate.
Expenditures 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 to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of operations to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. NICAA did not elect to include the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note C - Other Matters
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency (NICAA) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimus cost rate.
NICAA received no federal non-cash assistance during the year ended December 31, 2023. NICAA had no sub-recipients during the year ended December 31, 2023