Notes to SEFA
Title: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federally assisted programs of the County of Spotsylvania, Virginia (the County). The Countys reporting entity is defined in Note 1 of the Countys basic financial statements. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, are included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The County has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Countys basic financial statements. The County participated in federal programs in which noncash benefits are provided through the Commonwealth of Virginia to eligible program participants. Food Distribution Programs (Assistance Listing Number 10.555). The value of food commodities ($12,969,951) was calculated using the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service commodity price lists.