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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COOPERATIVE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(12). ACCORDINGLY,THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COOPERATIVE ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) 740, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON THE COOPERATIVE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COOPERATIVE DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COOPERATIVE'S FORM 990'S FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE COOPERATIVE HAS FILED FORM 990T FOR UNRELATED RENTAL INCOME ON COMMUNICATION TOWERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, AND WILL FILE THE FORM FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022. THE AMOUNT PAID OR ACCRUED WAS 6,461 AND 6,465, RESPECTIVELY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <PersonNm>JERRY T BROWN</PersonNm>
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          <PersonNm>SEMINOLE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC</PersonNm>
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        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>SEE PART V</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE L, PART V</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CURTIS WYNN, CEO, WILLIAM JAMES, TRUSTEE, AND RICHARD DENNISON, TRUSTEE, SERVE ON SEMINOLE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 4 - BENEFITS PAID TO OR FOR MEMBERS THE IRS' INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 2022 VERSION OF THE FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 4 STATE: "ENTER THE PAYMENTS MADE BY THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO MEMBERS (...PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID BY SECTION 501(C)(12) ORGANIZATIONS TO THEIR MEMBERS). STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES, LINE 4 IS ENTITLED "BENEFITS PAID TO OR FOR MEMBERS." FOR PURPOSES OF THIS FORM 990, THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 4 REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN THE AUDITED STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND CHANGES IN PATRONAGE CAPITAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND OTHER BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF 5,045,538 AND 30,831 OF UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO VARIOUS MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24 (E) - TAX EXPENSE DISCLOSURE THE SOFTWARE USED TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 IS NOT CURRENTLY DESIGNED TO REPORT INCOME TAX EXPENSE FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME SEPARATELY ON LINE 24 AS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM 990. INCOME TAX EXPENSE FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS THEREFORE INCLUDED IN LINE 24(E). THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX EXPENSE INCLUDED IN LINE 24(E) FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS 6,461.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SUMTER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE HAS MEMBERS COMPRISED OF ANY PERSON, FIRM, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION OR SUBDIVISION WHO AGREES TO (1) PURCHASE UTILITY SERVICES FROM THE COOPERATIVE, (2) COMPLY WITH THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS, AND (3) PAY THE MEMBERSHIP FEE.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS VOTE FOR A TRUSTEE TO REPRESENT THEIR DISTRICT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE MEMBER APPROVAL ON ALL BY-LAW AND ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION CHANGES. MEMBER APPROVAL IS OBTAINED THROUGH A VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND CONTROLLER HAVE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE 990. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FINAL 990 PRIOR TO FILING. TRUSTEES WERE ASKED FOR COMMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL, INCLUDING TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES. ANY CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER OR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WILLFUL VIOLATION OF THE POLICY MAY REQUIRE DRASTIC ACTION, INCLUDING DISMISSAL FROM THE BOARD OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEW, EVALUATE AND APPROVE ANNUALLY THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. A VARIETY OF SOURCES ARE UTILIZED TO DETERMINE SALARY: FORM 990 FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND REPUTABLE MARKET COMPENSATION SURVEYS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CEO REVIEWS AND APPROVES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS SALARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING EXECUTIVES. VARIOUS REPUTABLE MARKET COMPENSATION SURVEYS, FORM 990 FROM OTHER COOPERATIVES ARE UTILIZED TO DETERMINE SALARIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP 34,605 ASSIGNED CAPITAL CREDITS, NOT PAID 10,034,948 CHANGE IN OTHER EQUITIES 859,687 ANGEL FUND NET INCOME 36,651 UNCLAIMED PATRONAGE CAPITAL 597,828 ROUNDING 5 CAPITAL CREDITS, CASH RECEIVED -1,205,919 CHANGE IN AOCI -619,622 TOTAL 9,738,183</ExplanationTxt>
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