Notes to SEFA
Title: NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND SCOPE
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and certain state awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note A of the School District's basic financial statements.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The School District has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, Section 414.
The federal programs as listed in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are accounted for by the District in the General Fund for U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Departent of Treasury Programs and in the Food Service Fund for U.S. Department of Agriculture programs.
Title: NOTE C - DONATED FOOD
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and certain state awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note A of the School District's basic financial statements.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The School District has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, Section 414.
Donated food has been valued according to market value estimates provided by the U.S.D.A.
Title: NOTE D - PROGRAM DISCLOSURES
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and certain state awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note A of the School District's basic financial statements.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The School District has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, Section 414.
U.S. Department of Education - Funds passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education under Title I are used primarily to provide education to economically disadvantaged children. Funds received under other grants are used to support instructional programs.
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Funds passed through the Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Agriculture are to provide nutritional meals to economically disadvantaged children.
Title: NOTE F - PRIOR PERIOD RESTATEMENT
Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and certain state awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note A of the School District's basic financial statements.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The School District has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, Section 414.
The District restated the accrued balance for Title I (ALN #84.010) as of July 1, 2022 from ($178,861) to $499,681 due to a financial statement prior period adjustment.