Notes to SEFA
Accounting Policies: 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 business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.
The financial statements for the governmental fund types contained in the Town’s basic financial statements are prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The government-wide financial statements are prepared on the full accrual basis of accounting.
• Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues are considered to be available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities for the current period.
• Expenditures are generally recorded when the related fund liability is incurred, if measurable.
Expenditures reported 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. 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 Town of Colebrook has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate provided under Section 200.414 of the Uniform Guidance.