Audit 323051

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$27.41M
Findings
0
Programs
11
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-30
Auditor: Harrington Group

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Contacts

Name Title Type
PA3DKB9K3YA3 Vincent A. Rodriguez Auditee
3238017916 Oswaldo D. Torres Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (“LAFLA”), under the programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 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 LAFLA, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of LAFLA. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in 2 CFR 200, Subpart E (Cost Principles), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or limited as to reimbursement. LAFLA 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 and Non-federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (“LAFLA”), under the programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 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 LAFLA, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of LAFLA.
Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (“LAFLA”), under the programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 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 LAFLA, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of LAFLA. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in 2 CFR 200, Subpart E (Cost Principles), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or limited as to reimbursement. LAFLA has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the 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 2 CFR 200, Subpart E (Cost Principles), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or limited as to reimbursement. LAFLA has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Pass-through to Sub-recipients Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (“LAFLA”), under the programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 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 LAFLA, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of LAFLA. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in 2 CFR 200, Subpart E (Cost Principles), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or limited as to reimbursement. LAFLA has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. LAFLA provided the following federal awards to sub-recipients during the year ended December 31, 2023: Name FAL # Amount Housing Rights Center 14.218 $ 295,281 Housing Rights Center 14.239 2,109,973 Liberty Hill Foundation 21.023 1,088,606 Basta Universal 21.023 657,561 Eviction Defense Network 21.023 630,186 Inner City Law Center 21.023 475,932 Neighborhood Legal Services 21.023 329,747 Bet Tzedek 21.023 253,363 Community Legal Aid SoCal 21.023 117,700 Mental Health Advocacy Services 21.023 102,388 Housing Rights Center 21.023 71,119 Public Counsel 21.023 24,100 Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California 21.023 12,101 3,762,803
Title: Pass-through to Sub-recipients, continued Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (“LAFLA”), under the programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 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 LAFLA, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of LAFLA. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in 2 CFR 200, Subpart E (Cost Principles), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or limited as to reimbursement. LAFLA has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Basta Universal 21.027 1,696,454 Liberty Hill Foundation 21.027 1,679,824 Housing Rights Center 21.027 1,494,839 Inner City Law Center 21.027 822,257 Neighborhood Legal Services 21.027 521,993 Eviction Defense Network 21.027 461,210 Community Legal Aid SoCal 21.027 434,871 Public Counsel 21.027 284,306 Bet Tzedek 21.027 218,461 Mental Health Advocacy Services 21.027 95,270 Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California 21.027 35,610 Los Angeles Community Action Network 21.027 32,500 Strategic Actions for a Just Economy 21.027 32,500 7,807,095 $13,975,154
Title: Other Information Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-federal Awards (“the Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (“LAFLA”), under the programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The 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 LAFLA, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of LAFLA. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Basis of Accounting Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in 2 CFR 200, Subpart E (Cost Principles), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or limited as to reimbursement. LAFLA has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. LAFLA did not receive federal insurance, loans, or non-cash assistance during the year ended December 31, 2023, that are required to be reported on the Schedule.