Notes to SEFA
Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards ("the Schedule") includes the federal grant
activity of Jim Wells County, Texas. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the
requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200 Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards ("Uniform Guidance").
Therefore, some amounts may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic
financial statements.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on tile modified accrual basis of accounting. These
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, if any, represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported
as expenditures in prior years.
Jim Wells County, Texas has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the
Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: Jim Wells County, Texas has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the
Uniform Guidance.