Notes to SEFA
Title: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Accounting Policies: See notes 1 and 2
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: See note 3
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (the Commission) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Commission, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the Commission.
Title: Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies: See notes 1 and 2
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: See note 3
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 to reimbursement.
Title: Note 3 – De Minimis Cost Rate
Accounting Policies: See notes 1 and 2
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: See note 3
The Commission has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4 - Donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Unaudited)
Accounting Policies: See notes 1 and 2
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: See note 3
During fiscal year 2023, the Commission did not receive donated PPE from federal sources.
Title: Note 5 - Subrecipients
Accounting Policies: See notes 1 and 2
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: See note 3
Of the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule, the Commission did not provide federal awards to subrecipients.