Audit 319857

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$3.84M
Findings
4
Programs
5
Organization: Habcore, Inc. (NJ)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-17

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
497258 2023-001 - - A
497259 2023-001 - - A
1073700 2023-001 - - A
1073701 2023-001 - - A

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.275 Housing Trust Fund $674,240 Yes 1
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $138,932 - 0
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $100,000 - 0
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $55,113 Yes 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $50,000 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
J675WAN814K5 Steve Heisman Auditee
7326766118 Lauren Holman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. This basis of accounting is described in Note 2 to the Organization’s basic financial statements. The information in these schedules is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMB’s Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization did not elect the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance present the activity of all federal and state awards of HABcore, Inc. The Organization is defined in Note 1 of the basic financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and New Jersey OMB’s Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. All federal and state awards received directly from federal and state agencies, as well as federal awards and state financial assistance passed through other government agencies are included on the schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance.
Title: RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. This basis of accounting is described in Note 2 to the Organization’s basic financial statements. The information in these schedules is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMB’s Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization did not elect the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. Amounts reported in the schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance agree with the amounts reported in the Organization’s financial statements as follows: Reconciliation of cash expenditures: Federal cash expenditures $2,579,173 State cash expenditures $260,045 Total government grants revenue: $2,839, 218. Reconciliation of non-cash expenditures: Federal non-cash expeenditures $1,260,581 State non-cash expenditures $1,147,247 Other governmental debt obligations $169,773: Total debt $2,577,601.
Title: RELATIONSHIP TO THE FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. This basis of accounting is described in Note 2 to the Organization’s basic financial statements. The information in these schedules is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMB’s Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization did not elect the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. Amounts reported in the accompanying schedule agree with amounts reported in the related financial reports.
Title: MAJOR PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. This basis of accounting is described in Note 2 to the Organization’s basic financial statements. The information in these schedules is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMB’s Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization did not elect the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. Major programs are identified in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs section.
Title: CONTINGENCIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. This basis of accounting is described in Note 2 to the Organization’s basic financial statements. The information in these schedules is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMB’s Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization did not elect the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. Each of the grantor agencies reserves the right to conduct additional audits of the Organization’s grant program for economy, efficiency and program results. However, the Organization’s management does not believe such audits would result in material amounts of disallowed costs.
Title: STATE AND FEDERAL LOANS OUTSTANDING Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance are presented using the accrual basis of accounting. This basis of accounting is described in Note 2 to the Organization’s basic financial statements. The information in these schedules is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and New Jersey OMB’s Circular 15-08, Single Audit Policy for Recipients of Federal Grants, State Grants and State Aid. Therefore, some amounts presented in these schedules may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization did not elect the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. HABcore, Inc. had outstanding a federal loan with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs totaling $674,240 as of January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 for the River Street project. HABcore, Inc. had outstanding a federal loan with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs totaling $-0- as of January 1, 2023 $586,341 as of December 31, 2023 for the Dunlewy Street project. HABcore, Inc. had outstanding state loans with the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency totaling $1,147,247 as of January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.

Finding Details

Criteria: The Organization is required to provide the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs with annual project financial statements within three months of the close of its fiscal year, prepared by a Certified Public Accounting Firm. Condition: The Organization did not provide the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs project financial statements prepared by a Certified Public Accounting Firm for Dunlewy Street and River Stret projects for the year ended December 31, 2023 by the specified due date of March 31, 2024. Cause: There was lack of oversight over the project requirements as specified in the funding agreements with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Effect: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs was unable to provide adequate oversight over the projects for the year ended December 31, 2023. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization’s management perform a detailed review over funding agreements upon receipt and develop a plan to meet any specified requirements. Management’s Response: Management will address the issue and ensure a plan is in place to avoid this in the future.
Criteria: The Organization is required to provide the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs with annual project financial statements within three months of the close of its fiscal year, prepared by a Certified Public Accounting Firm. Condition: The Organization did not provide the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs project financial statements prepared by a Certified Public Accounting Firm for Dunlewy Street and River Stret projects for the year ended December 31, 2023 by the specified due date of March 31, 2024. Cause: There was lack of oversight over the project requirements as specified in the funding agreements with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Effect: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs was unable to provide adequate oversight over the projects for the year ended December 31, 2023. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization’s management perform a detailed review over funding agreements upon receipt and develop a plan to meet any specified requirements. Management’s Response: Management will address the issue and ensure a plan is in place to avoid this in the future.
Criteria: The Organization is required to provide the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs with annual project financial statements within three months of the close of its fiscal year, prepared by a Certified Public Accounting Firm. Condition: The Organization did not provide the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs project financial statements prepared by a Certified Public Accounting Firm for Dunlewy Street and River Stret projects for the year ended December 31, 2023 by the specified due date of March 31, 2024. Cause: There was lack of oversight over the project requirements as specified in the funding agreements with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Effect: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs was unable to provide adequate oversight over the projects for the year ended December 31, 2023. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization’s management perform a detailed review over funding agreements upon receipt and develop a plan to meet any specified requirements. Management’s Response: Management will address the issue and ensure a plan is in place to avoid this in the future.
Criteria: The Organization is required to provide the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs with annual project financial statements within three months of the close of its fiscal year, prepared by a Certified Public Accounting Firm. Condition: The Organization did not provide the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs project financial statements prepared by a Certified Public Accounting Firm for Dunlewy Street and River Stret projects for the year ended December 31, 2023 by the specified due date of March 31, 2024. Cause: There was lack of oversight over the project requirements as specified in the funding agreements with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Effect: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs was unable to provide adequate oversight over the projects for the year ended December 31, 2023. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization’s management perform a detailed review over funding agreements upon receipt and develop a plan to meet any specified requirements. Management’s Response: Management will address the issue and ensure a plan is in place to avoid this in the future.