Audit 355869

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$2.28M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: Casa De La Raza, INC (CA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-05-08

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
559946 2024-001 Material Weakness - E
1136388 2024-001 Material Weakness - E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.856 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $2.28M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
Q4GYHFWMRKA8 Francisco Borvice Auditee
4152158907 Kimberly Hastings Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Casa de la Raza, Inc. (Organization) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 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. The Organization has elected not to use the I0-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 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. The Organization has elected not to use the I0-percent 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 Casa de la Raza, Inc. (Organization) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Casa de la Raza, Inc. (Organization) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 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. The Organization has elected not to use the I0-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 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. The Organization has elected not to use the I0-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 the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Organization has elected not to use the I0-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-01 Information on Universe Population Size: 46 Section 8 Units Sample Size Information: 5 Section 8 Units Noncompliance Information: 1 Section 8 Unit Statement of Condition: During the audit of tenant files, we noted that the required Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Existing Tenant Search report was not run prior to tenant move-in in October 2024. As a result, lease files were not maintained in accordance with the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract/HUD guidelines. Criteria: Under the HAP contract, the tenant lease files are required to be maintained in accordance with HUD Chapter 3 and HUD guidelines, which includes that EIV reports and forms be obtained prior to move-in and annually upon tenant recertification. Effect: Management is not in compliance with the terms of the Section 8 HAP contract. Cause: Staff oversight. Recommendation 2024-01: We recommend that management review procedures to ensure that the tenant lease files and EIV reports are completed in accordance with the HAP contract/HUD guidelines. Management’s Comments/Status: Agreed. The required EIV report was run in November 2024 for the tenant move-in in October 2024. Management is currently re-training the staff to ensure that going forward all required EIV reports (move-in, recertifications, monthly, quarterly) are prepared in accordance with HUD’s requirements.
Finding 2024-01 Information on Universe Population Size: 46 Section 8 Units Sample Size Information: 5 Section 8 Units Noncompliance Information: 1 Section 8 Unit Statement of Condition: During the audit of tenant files, we noted that the required Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Existing Tenant Search report was not run prior to tenant move-in in October 2024. As a result, lease files were not maintained in accordance with the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract/HUD guidelines. Criteria: Under the HAP contract, the tenant lease files are required to be maintained in accordance with HUD Chapter 3 and HUD guidelines, which includes that EIV reports and forms be obtained prior to move-in and annually upon tenant recertification. Effect: Management is not in compliance with the terms of the Section 8 HAP contract. Cause: Staff oversight. Recommendation 2024-01: We recommend that management review procedures to ensure that the tenant lease files and EIV reports are completed in accordance with the HAP contract/HUD guidelines. Management’s Comments/Status: Agreed. The required EIV report was run in November 2024 for the tenant move-in in October 2024. Management is currently re-training the staff to ensure that going forward all required EIV reports (move-in, recertifications, monthly, quarterly) are prepared in accordance with HUD’s requirements.