Audit 340510

Accounting Policies: 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal awards expenditures of Chilton Independent School District (the “District”) under programs of the federal government for the year ended August 31, 2024. The information in the accompanying 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 District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, change in net position, or cash flows of the District. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Accounting - The expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented using the modified-accrual basis of accounting, with the exception of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and the Food Distribution Program. Under the modified-accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which they become measurable and available, and expenditures in the accounting period in which the fund liability is incurred, if measurable. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited to reimbursement. Expenditures for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and the Food Distribution Program are shown on the Schedule in an amount equal to the related revenue, but are not specifically attributable to this revenue source. Expenditures are reported in this manner due to the Child Nutrition Fund being a fund that combines local, state, and federal revenues, and spends those resources together to support the overall operations of the Child Nutrition Program. The District has elected to use approved indirect cost rate on its ESSER Funds as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Relationship to Basic Financial Statements - Expenditures of federal awards are reported in the District’s basic financial statements in the special revenue funds. Relationship to Federal Financial Reports - Amounts reported in the accompanying Schedule agree with the amounts reported in the related federal financial reports in all significant respects. Valuation of Non-Cash Programs – The District values revenues and expenditures for the Food Distribution Program based on the value of commodities received. De Minimis Rate Used: Both Rate Explanation: The District has elected to use approved indirect cost rate on its ESSER Funds as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.