Notes to SEFA
Title: Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: Down East Community Hospital and Subsidiaries (the Hospital) has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The Schedule includes the federal grant activity of Down East Community Hospital and Subsidiaries. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Down East Community Hospital and Subsidiaries, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Hospital.
Title: Loan Programs
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: Down East Community Hospital and Subsidiaries (the Hospital) has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The Hospital has a promissory note outstanding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As required, the Schedule reflects the outstanding balance as of January 1, 2024 of $6,459,007. The balance outstanding at December 31, 2024 was $6,284,597.