Audit 317966

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$17.75M
Findings
0
Programs
8
Organization: Newton Housing Authority (MA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-08-27
Auditor: Marcum LLP

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ECBUHVADQL75 Amy Zarechian Auditee
6175525501 Michael Guyder 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 Newton Housing Authority, under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Newton Housing Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of Newton Housing Authority. NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. For cost-reimbursement awards, 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. For performance-based awards, expenditures reported represent amounts earned. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Newton Housing Authority has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Newton Housing Authority, under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Newton Housing Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of Newton Housing Authority.
Title: NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Newton Housing Authority, under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Newton Housing Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of Newton Housing Authority. NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. For cost-reimbursement awards, 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. For performance-based awards, expenditures reported represent amounts earned. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Newton Housing Authority has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. For cost-reimbursement awards, 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. For performance-based awards, expenditures reported represent amounts earned.
Title: NOTE 3 – 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 Newton Housing Authority, under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Newton Housing Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of Newton Housing Authority. NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. For cost-reimbursement awards, 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. For performance-based awards, expenditures reported represent amounts earned. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Newton Housing Authority has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Newton Housing Authority has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE 4 – OTHER ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Newton Housing Authority, under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in the schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Newton Housing Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of Newton Housing Authority. NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. For cost-reimbursement awards, 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. For performance-based awards, expenditures reported represent amounts earned. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Newton Housing Authority has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Newton Housing Authority had received federal awards in the form of forgivable loans. Total loans outstanding at year end were $5,015,395. See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table.