Audit 309343

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$4.57M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-20
Auditor: Capincrouse LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
401296 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - N
977738 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $387,770 Yes 0
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $224,955 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
GB3AZ43SYLV4 Francis Hurley Auditee
8572096332 Brent Smith, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Heading Home, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Agency) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS, NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, FEDERAL INSURANCE, LOANS, AND LOAN GUARANTEES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Heading Home, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Agency) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency did not receive any federal non-cash assistance, insurance, or loan guarantees. The agency passed through $689,833 to subrecipients during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
Title: NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Heading Home, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Agency) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements. Expenditures in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table

Finding Details

Calculation of Participant Portion of Rent Review Significant Deficiency U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Passed through Massachusetts Balance of State Program, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ALN #: 14.267 Federal Award Identification #: MA0243L1T162215 Condition: Participant reassessment for their portion of the rent was not reviewed by the Agency during the participant intake process. Criteria: 24 CFR 578.77 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 25 participants tested, there were two participants who did not have proper review and approval of the tenant income certification calculation. Cause: Due to turnover in staffing at one location, there was a gap in the review and approval of the tenant income certification forms. Effect: Noncompliance with federal requirements. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that periodic spot checks be completed on participant files to ensure that program requirements are being met. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Calculation of Participant Portion of Rent Review Significant Deficiency U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Passed through Massachusetts Balance of State Program, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ALN #: 14.267 Federal Award Identification #: MA0243L1T162215 Condition: Participant reassessment for their portion of the rent was not reviewed by the Agency during the participant intake process. Criteria: 24 CFR 578.77 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 25 participants tested, there were two participants who did not have proper review and approval of the tenant income certification calculation. Cause: Due to turnover in staffing at one location, there was a gap in the review and approval of the tenant income certification forms. Effect: Noncompliance with federal requirements. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that periodic spot checks be completed on participant files to ensure that program requirements are being met. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.