Notes to SEFA
Title: Note A: Basis of Presentation
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on using the cash basis of accounting. Encumbrances are included when paid rather than when incurred. Some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: N/A
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Carter County, Oklahoma under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. 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 Carter County, Oklahoma it is not intended to and does not present the basic financial statements of Carter County, Oklahoma.
The Schedule is prepared on a basis of accounting wherein amounts are recognized when received or disbursed. This basis of accounting differs from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require revenues to be recognized when they become available and measurable or when they are earned, and expenditures or expenses to be recognized when the related liabilities are incurred. This regulatory basis financial presentation is not a comprehensive measure of economic condition or changes therein. Title 19 O.S. § 171 allows Oklahoma counties to present their financial statement in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) or on a regulatory basis. The County has elected to present their Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards on a regulatory basis.
Title: Note B: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on using the cash basis of accounting. Encumbrances are included when paid rather than when incurred. Some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: N/A
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on using the cash basis of accounting. Encumbrances are included when paid rather than when incurred. Some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note C: Indirect Cost Rate
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on using the cash basis of accounting. Encumbrances are included when paid rather than when incurred. Some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: N/A
Carter County, Oklahoma has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note D: Subrecipients
Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on using the cash basis of accounting. Encumbrances are included when paid rather than when incurred. Some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: N/A
Carter County, Oklahoma did not have any awards that have been passed through to subrecipients.