Audit 365952

FY End
2025-03-31
Total Expended
$11.30M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: Verdugo Tower, Inc. (CA)
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2025-09-09
Auditor: Kkaj LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
576060 2025-001 Material Weakness Yes N
1152502 2025-001 Material Weakness Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $1.39M Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
PYTBB1EWRTU4 Sarkis Avedikian Auditee
3232583512 Thomas Engman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the organization under programs of the federal government as of and for the year ended March 31, 2025. 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. NOTE B - 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Passthrough entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The organization 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 awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the organization under programs of the federal government as of and for the year ended March 31, 2025. 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: NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the organization under programs of the federal government as of and for the year ended March 31, 2025. 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. NOTE B - 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Passthrough entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The organization 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 the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Passthrough entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE C – FEDERALLY FUNDED AND INSURED MORTGAGES Accounting Policies: NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the organization under programs of the federal government as of and for the year ended March 31, 2025. 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. NOTE B - 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. Passthrough entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The capital advance balance at the beginning of the year and advances made during the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. The balance of the outstanding capital advance at March 31, 2025 is $9,904,700.

Finding Details

FINDING NUMBER 2025-001: CASH BALANCES IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN EXCESS OF FEDERAL INSURANCE LIMITS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY, FEDERAL LISTING NUMBER 14.157 Statement of Condition: HUD requires that the Company maintain cash balances in financial institutions that are covered by insurance issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Company may maintain cash balances in financial institution in excess of the FDIC insurance limit if the Company verifies the bank’s debt rating meets certain requirements. Criteria: As of March 31, 2025 the cash balances in excess of the amount allowed by HUD is $276,523. Effect: The Company has cash balances in excess of the amounts allowed by HUD. Cause: The Company accumulated excess cash in the operating account. Recommendation: The Company should monitor the investments held by these financial institutions to ensure that HUD’s requirements are met.
FINDING NUMBER 2025-001: CASH BALANCES IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN EXCESS OF FEDERAL INSURANCE LIMITS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY, FEDERAL LISTING NUMBER 14.157 Statement of Condition: HUD requires that the Company maintain cash balances in financial institutions that are covered by insurance issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Company may maintain cash balances in financial institution in excess of the FDIC insurance limit if the Company verifies the bank’s debt rating meets certain requirements. Criteria: As of March 31, 2025 the cash balances in excess of the amount allowed by HUD is $276,523. Effect: The Company has cash balances in excess of the amounts allowed by HUD. Cause: The Company accumulated excess cash in the operating account. Recommendation: The Company should monitor the investments held by these financial institutions to ensure that HUD’s requirements are met.