Notes to SEFA
Title: Note 1. Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The College used an award specific rate, or did not allocate indirect costs.
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of The Chicago School—California, Inc. d/b/a The Chicago School (the College) under programs of the federal government for the year ended May 31, 2024.
The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 College, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the College. No funds were identified as having been provided to subrecipients by the College, and accordingly, no funds identified in the Schedule are attributable to subrecipient entities. There were no federal awards expended for non-cash assistance or insurance at year-end.
Title: Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The College used an award specific rate, or did not allocate indirect costs.
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note 3. Indirect Cost Rate
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The College used an award specific rate, or did not allocate indirect costs.
The College has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4. Federal Student Loan Program
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are reported following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The College used an award specific rate, or did not allocate indirect costs.
During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, the College issued new loans to students under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDLP). The loan program includes subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Parent PLUS loans, and PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students. The value of loans issued for the FDLP is based on disbursed amounts. The loan amounts issued during the year are disclosed on the Schedule. The College is responsible only for the performance of certain administrative duties with respect to the federally guaranteed student loan programs and accordingly, balances and transactions relating to these loan programs are not included in the College’s basic consolidated financial statements. Therefore, it is not practicable to determine the balance of loans outstanding to students and former students of the College at May 31, 2024.