Notes to SEFA
Title: Basis of presentation
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of the Town of Bethel, Connecticut (“Town”) under programs of the federal government. 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 Town, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in fund balance, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Town.
Title: Noncash federal award at fair value
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance
The town received and expended the following noncash awards: USDA donated commodities: National School Lunch Program - $58,393 and Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program - $97,998
Title: Loan program
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance
The following is a summary of the loan program activity for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Drinking Water Revenue Bonds: AL Number 66.468: