Audit 324321

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$6.03M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-10-09

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
502110 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes C
1078552 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes C

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $184,780 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $177,944 - 0
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $93,832 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $36,294 - 0
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $19,209 - 0
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $15,688 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
FMU6TY13ADD1 Beth Fetzer-Rice Auditee
6144619234 Stephen Green Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of HFF 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 the 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 HFF, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of HFF. The Schedule has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. HFF has elected to use the 10% de minimis as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: HFF has elected to use the 10% de minimis as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of HFF 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 the 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 HFF, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of HFF.
Title: NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of HFF 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 the 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 HFF, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of HFF. The Schedule has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. HFF has elected to use the 10% de minimis as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: HFF has elected to use the 10% de minimis as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule has been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. HFF has elected to use the 10% de minimis as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Summary of Audit Results: 1. The audited financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP. 2. The auditor’s report expresses an unmodified opinion on the financial statements of HFF. 3. No material weaknesses were identified in relation to internal control over financial reporting. 4. No significant deficiencies were reported in relation to internal control over financial reporting. 5. No instances of noncompliance material to the financial statements of HFF were disclosed during the audit. 6. One material weakness related to internal control over major federal programs was identified during the audit. 7. The auditor’s report on compliance for the major federal award programs for HFF expresses an unmodified opinion. 8. There was one audit finding relative to the major federal award programs for HFF in accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a). 9. One audit finding was disclosed that is required to be reported in accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a). 10. Identification of major federal programs: Assistance Listing Number 14.267 11. The programs tested as major programs were: Assistance Listing Number 14.267 12. The threshold for distinguishing Types A and B programs was $750,000. 13. HFF was determined not to be a low-risk auditee. Part B: Findings at the financial statement level: None Part C: Findings and Questioned Costs – Major Federal Award Program Audit: 1) Finding 2023-001: Assistance Listing #14.267 US Department of Housing and Urban Development Passed through Community Shelter Board – Transitional Age Youth Program Condition: Subrecipients not reimbursed on a timely basis (Cash Management) During the period, the Organization oversaw subrecipient grantees under AL #14.267. The Organization received and held funds from grantor intended for subrecipients for an amount of time in excess of what is considered timely for reimbursement. Criteria: This is deemed a matter of untimely subrecipient reimbursement. Cause: The Organization had an incorrect understanding of their role as sub-grantee, in which they believed that additional information was required to be provided by subrecipient before funds were disbursed. Effect: The result is a backlog of monthly reimbursements not disbursed to subrecipients in a timely manner. Recommendations: That the Organization implement controls to align subrecipient reimbursement requests with collection of required subrecipient information, as well as establish a formal timeline for approving reimbursements to subrecipients. Comments: The above finding was identified and disclosed during the audit for the period ending December 31, 2022, and was addressed by Board and Management at that time. However, the timing of the audit and subsequent finding lead to the issue continuing through mid-2023, when the audit took place. The Corrective Action Plan was certified by Board and Management effective September 26, 2023, and additional controls surrounding their subrecipient relationships were implemented at that time. It should be noted that the Organization does not maintain subrecipient relationships under any other federal grants, and hence, the issue at hand does not impact other grants/programs.
Summary of Audit Results: 1. The audited financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP. 2. The auditor’s report expresses an unmodified opinion on the financial statements of HFF. 3. No material weaknesses were identified in relation to internal control over financial reporting. 4. No significant deficiencies were reported in relation to internal control over financial reporting. 5. No instances of noncompliance material to the financial statements of HFF were disclosed during the audit. 6. One material weakness related to internal control over major federal programs was identified during the audit. 7. The auditor’s report on compliance for the major federal award programs for HFF expresses an unmodified opinion. 8. There was one audit finding relative to the major federal award programs for HFF in accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a). 9. One audit finding was disclosed that is required to be reported in accordance with 2 CFR 200.516(a). 10. Identification of major federal programs: Assistance Listing Number 14.267 11. The programs tested as major programs were: Assistance Listing Number 14.267 12. The threshold for distinguishing Types A and B programs was $750,000. 13. HFF was determined not to be a low-risk auditee. Part B: Findings at the financial statement level: None Part C: Findings and Questioned Costs – Major Federal Award Program Audit: 1) Finding 2023-001: Assistance Listing #14.267 US Department of Housing and Urban Development Passed through Community Shelter Board – Transitional Age Youth Program Condition: Subrecipients not reimbursed on a timely basis (Cash Management) During the period, the Organization oversaw subrecipient grantees under AL #14.267. The Organization received and held funds from grantor intended for subrecipients for an amount of time in excess of what is considered timely for reimbursement. Criteria: This is deemed a matter of untimely subrecipient reimbursement. Cause: The Organization had an incorrect understanding of their role as sub-grantee, in which they believed that additional information was required to be provided by subrecipient before funds were disbursed. Effect: The result is a backlog of monthly reimbursements not disbursed to subrecipients in a timely manner. Recommendations: That the Organization implement controls to align subrecipient reimbursement requests with collection of required subrecipient information, as well as establish a formal timeline for approving reimbursements to subrecipients. Comments: The above finding was identified and disclosed during the audit for the period ending December 31, 2022, and was addressed by Board and Management at that time. However, the timing of the audit and subsequent finding lead to the issue continuing through mid-2023, when the audit took place. The Corrective Action Plan was certified by Board and Management effective September 26, 2023, and additional controls surrounding their subrecipient relationships were implemented at that time. It should be noted that the Organization does not maintain subrecipient relationships under any other federal grants, and hence, the issue at hand does not impact other grants/programs.