Notes to SEFA
Title: MATCHING COSTS
Accounting Policies: 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.
De Minimis Rate Used: Y
Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent that such costs are included in the Federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The de minimis election allows the Organization to allocate 10% of indirect costs to grants with periods ending on or before September 30, 2024 and 15% of indirect costs to grants with periods after September 30, 2024. Empire Justice Center has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Matching costs, i.e. Empire Justice Center share of certain program costs, are not included in the reported expenditures.