Audit 308886

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$3.77M
Findings
4
Programs
1
Organization: Alice Williams Towers, Inc. (GA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-14
Auditor: Aprio LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
400858 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
400859 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
977300 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
977301 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $470,266 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
F4JCMQGNLU98 Jill Cromartie Auditee
7702562259 Melissa Dunn Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations" or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The organization did not elect to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Alice Williams Towers, Inc. under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Alice Williams Towers, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Alice Williams Towers, Inc.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations" or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The organization did not elect to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations" or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations" or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The organization did not elect to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance Alice Williams Towers, Inc. has elected not to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance.
Title: Section 202 Capital Advance Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations" or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The organization did not elect to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance Alice Williams Towers, Inc.'s has received a capital advance under the Section 202 Capital Advance program. The full amount received under the capital advance of $3,301,400 is included in the federal expenditures presented on the Schedule.

Finding Details

Finding Reference Number: 2023-01 Title and Federal Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Assistance Rental #14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: In Process Information on Universe Population Size: Not Applicable Sample Size Information: Not Applicable Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not Applicable Criteria: In accordance with HUD regulations, entities should not make unauthorized distributions of Project funds. Statement of Condition: The Project paid expenses for an adjacent project. Cause: The Corporation paid non-project expenses from Project funds. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is noncompliant with HUD regulatory agreement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: H - Unauthorized distribution of project assets Questioned Costs: $2,584 Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses. Context: Not applicable Recommendation: Management should review procedures surrounding expense allocations and closely monitor amounts paid. Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Agree with management's assessment. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/31/2024 Response: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses.
Finding Reference Number: 2023-01 Title and Federal Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Assistance Rental #14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: In Process Information on Universe Population Size: Not Applicable Sample Size Information: Not Applicable Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not Applicable Criteria: In accordance with HUD regulations, entities should not make unauthorized distributions of Project funds. Statement of Condition: The Project paid expenses for an adjacent project. Cause: The Corporation paid non-project expenses from Project funds. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is noncompliant with HUD regulatory agreement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: H - Unauthorized distribution of project assets Questioned Costs: $2,584 Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses. Context: Not applicable Recommendation: Management should review procedures surrounding expense allocations and closely monitor amounts paid. Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Agree with management's assessment. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/31/2024 Response: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses.
Finding Reference Number: 2023-01 Title and Federal Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Assistance Rental #14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: In Process Information on Universe Population Size: Not Applicable Sample Size Information: Not Applicable Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not Applicable Criteria: In accordance with HUD regulations, entities should not make unauthorized distributions of Project funds. Statement of Condition: The Project paid expenses for an adjacent project. Cause: The Corporation paid non-project expenses from Project funds. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is noncompliant with HUD regulatory agreement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: H - Unauthorized distribution of project assets Questioned Costs: $2,584 Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses. Context: Not applicable Recommendation: Management should review procedures surrounding expense allocations and closely monitor amounts paid. Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Agree with management's assessment. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/31/2024 Response: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses.
Finding Reference Number: 2023-01 Title and Federal Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Assistance Rental #14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: In Process Information on Universe Population Size: Not Applicable Sample Size Information: Not Applicable Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Not Applicable Criteria: In accordance with HUD regulations, entities should not make unauthorized distributions of Project funds. Statement of Condition: The Project paid expenses for an adjacent project. Cause: The Corporation paid non-project expenses from Project funds. Effect or Potential Effect: The Project is noncompliant with HUD regulatory agreement. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: H - Unauthorized distribution of project assets Questioned Costs: $2,584 Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses. Context: Not applicable Recommendation: Management should review procedures surrounding expense allocations and closely monitor amounts paid. Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Agree with management's assessment. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/31/2024 Response: Management is in agreement with the finding, amounts were paid for non-project expenses.