Audit 305763

FY End
2020-06-30
Total Expended
$1.25M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Organization: Bristlecone Family Resources (CA)
Year: 2020 Accepted: 2024-05-08

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
396152 2020-005 Material Weakness - E
972594 2020-005 Material Weakness - E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $588,878 Yes 1
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $507,611 - 0
64.024 Va Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program $115,500 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
NCVTLNAZQLY9 Peter Ott Auditee
7759541400 Ryan McDonald Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the Organization and is presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the OMB Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Bristlecone Family Resources for the year ended June 30, 2020. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
Title: PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES’ IDENTIFYING NUMBER Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the Organization and is presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the OMB Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. When federal awards were received from a pass-through entity, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards shows, if available, the identifying number assigned by the pass-through entity. When no identifying number is shown, the Organization determined that no identifying number is assigned for the program or the Organization was unable to obtain an identifying number from the pass-through entity.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the Organization and is presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the OMB Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. There were no federal awards to subrecipients for the current year.
Title: OUTSTANDING LOAN BALANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the Organization and is presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the OMB Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization obtained a loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Home Investment Partnerships Program administered by the Washoe County Home Consortium. The loan proceeds were utilized towards renovations of its new building known as Bristlecone Towers. The loan accrues interest at 1% per annum, but all principal and interest payments are deferred until superior loans are paid in full. However, the Organization must comply with certain use restrictions during the term of the loan, currently 45 years. At June 30, 2020, $588,878 is owed on the loan plus accrued interest of $43,794.

Finding Details

Type of Finding: Material Weakness over Major Federal program Criteria: Eligibility with the Federal award program Condition and Context: Entity has no formal documentation or verification process of individuals who are in the program. No formal policy is maintained. Effect: Individuals in the program may not meet the compliance requirements set out by HUD. Cause: Lack of proper understanding of eligibility requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization adopt and establish a policy to verify income via credit checks, background checks, employer history, or other forms of verification.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness over Major Federal program Criteria: Eligibility with the Federal award program Condition and Context: Entity has no formal documentation or verification process of individuals who are in the program. No formal policy is maintained. Effect: Individuals in the program may not meet the compliance requirements set out by HUD. Cause: Lack of proper understanding of eligibility requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization adopt and establish a policy to verify income via credit checks, background checks, employer history, or other forms of verification.