Audit 350163

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$991,167
Findings
4
Programs
3
Organization: Lower East Side Tenement Museum (NY)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
539626 2024-001 - - ABCHIL
539627 2024-001 - - ABCHIL
1116068 2024-001 - - ABCHIL
1116069 2024-001 - - ABCHIL

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
15.946 Cultural Resources Management $427,925 Yes 1
45.164 Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs $400,000 Yes 1
45.149 Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access $163,242 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
CAUJM9NSHTY9 Annie Polland Auditee
8779753786 Jennifer Coates Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note A - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Lower East Side Tenement Museum has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Lower East Side Tenement Museum under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this 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 Lower East Side Tenement Museum, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Title: Note B (1) - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Lower East Side Tenement Museum has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as 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 the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note B (2) - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Lower East Side Tenement Museum has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Lower East Side Tenement Museum has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Finding: 2024-01: Written Policies and Procedures Criteria: The Organization is required to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E (2 CFR sections 200.300 and 200.400, respectively). Condition: The Organization did not have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E for the year ended June 30, 2024. Effect: While the Organization did not have written policies, procedures, or standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E during the year ended June 30, 2024, we are not aware of any instances of noncompliance with respect to activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, period of performance procurement, suspension and debarment or reporting. Cause: Management was not aware of the requirement under 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E requiring the Organization to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Organization adopt written policies, procedures and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E. Response: Management accepts the recommendation and is working to develop an updated financial policies and procedures manual to meet Federal compliance requirements.
Finding: 2024-01: Written Policies and Procedures Criteria: The Organization is required to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E (2 CFR sections 200.300 and 200.400, respectively). Condition: The Organization did not have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E for the year ended June 30, 2024. Effect: While the Organization did not have written policies, procedures, or standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E during the year ended June 30, 2024, we are not aware of any instances of noncompliance with respect to activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, period of performance procurement, suspension and debarment or reporting. Cause: Management was not aware of the requirement under 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E requiring the Organization to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Organization adopt written policies, procedures and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E. Response: Management accepts the recommendation and is working to develop an updated financial policies and procedures manual to meet Federal compliance requirements.
Finding: 2024-01: Written Policies and Procedures Criteria: The Organization is required to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E (2 CFR sections 200.300 and 200.400, respectively). Condition: The Organization did not have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E for the year ended June 30, 2024. Effect: While the Organization did not have written policies, procedures, or standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E during the year ended June 30, 2024, we are not aware of any instances of noncompliance with respect to activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, period of performance procurement, suspension and debarment or reporting. Cause: Management was not aware of the requirement under 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E requiring the Organization to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Organization adopt written policies, procedures and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E. Response: Management accepts the recommendation and is working to develop an updated financial policies and procedures manual to meet Federal compliance requirements.
Finding: 2024-01: Written Policies and Procedures Criteria: The Organization is required to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E (2 CFR sections 200.300 and 200.400, respectively). Condition: The Organization did not have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E for the year ended June 30, 2024. Effect: While the Organization did not have written policies, procedures, or standards of conduct in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E during the year ended June 30, 2024, we are not aware of any instances of noncompliance with respect to activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, period of performance procurement, suspension and debarment or reporting. Cause: Management was not aware of the requirement under 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E requiring the Organization to have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Organization adopt written policies, procedures and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E. Response: Management accepts the recommendation and is working to develop an updated financial policies and procedures manual to meet Federal compliance requirements.