Notes to SEFA
Title: 1
Accounting Policies: Basis of Accounting
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the accrual basis of accounting, consistent with the manner in which GWA maintains its accounting records. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. All expenses and capital outlays are reported as expenditures. GWA has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414 of the Uniform Guidance. The Academy does not receive any indirect cost allocation and no indirect costs were recorded against any federal program for the year ended September 30, 2024.
1. Scope of Audit
Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) is a component unit of the Government of Guam (GovGuam). GWA is subject to the regulations of the Guam Public Utilities Commission (PUC). GWA became an autonomous agency in 1996 under Public Law 23-119. Only the transactions of GWA are included within the scope of the Single Audit.
Programs Subject to Single Audit
The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) presents each Federal program related to the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Title: 2
Accounting Policies: Basis of Accounting
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the accrual basis of accounting, consistent with the manner in which GWA maintains its accounting records. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. All expenses and capital outlays are reported as expenditures. GWA has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414 of the Uniform Guidance. The Academy does not receive any indirect cost allocation and no indirect costs were recorded against any federal program for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Schedule includes the federal award activity of GWA for the year ended September 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). As the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of GWA, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of GWA.
Title: 3
Accounting Policies: Basis of Accounting
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the accrual basis of accounting, consistent with the manner in which GWA maintains its accounting records. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. All expenses and capital outlays are reported as expenditures. GWA has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The Authority has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414 of the Uniform Guidance. The Academy does not receive any indirect cost allocation and no indirect costs were recorded against any federal program for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Basis of Accounting
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the accrual basis of accounting, consistent with the manner in which GWA maintains its accounting records. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. All expenses and capital outlays are reported as expenditures. GWA has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.