Notes to SEFA
Accounting Policies: (1) GeneralThe accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal awardactivity of the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science (SAAMS) under programs of thefederal government for the year ended September 30, 2022. The information in this schedule is presentedin accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, UniformAdministrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UniformGuidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of SAAMS, it is notintended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of SAAMS.Federal awards received directly from federal agencies as well as federal awards passed through otherorganizations are included on the schedule.(2) Basis of AccountingThe schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented using the accrual basis of accounting, whichis described in note 1 to SAAMSs financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following thecost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowableor are limited as to reimbursement.(3) Loan ProgramsSAAMS has not entered into any federal loan programs.(4) Cost RateSAAMS has not elected to use the de minimis 10% indirect cost rate
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.