Audit 290501

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$5.36M
Findings
0
Programs
6
Organization: Vermont Land Trust, Inc. (VT)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-02-14

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Findings

No findings recorded

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program $4.18M Yes 0
10.902 Soil and Water Conservation $580,263 Yes 0
10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program $409,450 - 0
66.437 Long Island Sound Program $168,534 - 0
10.664 Cooperative Forestry Assistance $22,654 - 0
10.680 Forest Health Protection $1,103 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
MHPJZCMBQA17 Lynn Ellen Schimoler Auditee
8022621226 Callie Chase Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Note 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. under the programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Vermont Land Trust, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. Note 2. Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the same basis of accounting as Vermont Land Trust, Inc.’s financial statements. Vermont Land Trust, Inc. uses the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures represent only the federally funded portions of the program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Note 3. Program Costs/Matching Contributions The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Entire program costs are more than shown. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Note 4. Major Programs In accordance with the OMB Uniform Guidance, major programs are determined using a risk-based approach. The programs in the accompanying Schedule of findings and questioned costs is determined by the independent auditor to be a major program. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. under the programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Vermont Land Trust, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of Vermont Land Trust, Inc.
Title: Note 2. Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: Note 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. under the programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Vermont Land Trust, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. Note 2. Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the same basis of accounting as Vermont Land Trust, Inc.’s financial statements. Vermont Land Trust, Inc. uses the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures represent only the federally funded portions of the program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Note 3. Program Costs/Matching Contributions The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Entire program costs are more than shown. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Note 4. Major Programs In accordance with the OMB Uniform Guidance, major programs are determined using a risk-based approach. The programs in the accompanying Schedule of findings and questioned costs is determined by the independent auditor to be a major program. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the same basis of accounting as Vermont Land Trust, Inc.’s financial statements. Vermont Land Trust, Inc. uses the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures represent only the federally funded portions of the program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.
Title: Note 3. Program Costs/Matching Contributions Accounting Policies: Note 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. under the programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Vermont Land Trust, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. Note 2. Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the same basis of accounting as Vermont Land Trust, Inc.’s financial statements. Vermont Land Trust, Inc. uses the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures represent only the federally funded portions of the program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Note 3. Program Costs/Matching Contributions The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Entire program costs are more than shown. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Note 4. Major Programs In accordance with the OMB Uniform Guidance, major programs are determined using a risk-based approach. The programs in the accompanying Schedule of findings and questioned costs is determined by the independent auditor to be a major program. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Entire program costs are more than shown. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note 4. Major Programs Accounting Policies: Note 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. under the programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Vermont Land Trust, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. Note 2. Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the same basis of accounting as Vermont Land Trust, Inc.’s financial statements. Vermont Land Trust, Inc. uses the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures represent only the federally funded portions of the program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Note 3. Program Costs/Matching Contributions The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Entire program costs are more than shown. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Note 4. Major Programs In accordance with the OMB Uniform Guidance, major programs are determined using a risk-based approach. The programs in the accompanying Schedule of findings and questioned costs is determined by the independent auditor to be a major program. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. In accordance with the OMB Uniform Guidance, major programs are determined using a risk-based approach. The programs in the accompanying Schedule of findings and questioned costs is determined by the independent auditor to be a major program.
Title: Note 5. Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Note 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. under the programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Vermont Land Trust, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of Vermont Land Trust, Inc. Note 2. Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the same basis of accounting as Vermont Land Trust, Inc.’s financial statements. Vermont Land Trust, Inc. uses the accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures represent only the federally funded portions of the program. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Note 3. Program Costs/Matching Contributions The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Entire program costs are more than shown. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, or the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Note 4. Major Programs In accordance with the OMB Uniform Guidance, major programs are determined using a risk-based approach. The programs in the accompanying Schedule of findings and questioned costs is determined by the independent auditor to be a major program. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. Vermont Land Trust, Inc. has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed in the Uniform Guidance, section 414.