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Audit 393063

FY End
2025-09-30
Total Expended
$1.15M
Findings
4
Programs
1
Organization: The Cottages at Beaufort, Inc. (GA)
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2026-03-20
Auditor: APRIO LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1181780 2025-002 Material Weakness Yes P
1181781 2025-002 Material Weakness Yes P
1181782 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes P
1181783 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $74,860 Yes 2

Contacts

Name Title Type
Q8NKN3HL8CN7 Jill Cromartie Auditee
7702562259 Melissa Dunn Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of The Cottages at Beaufort, Inc. under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 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 Cottages at Beaufort, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of The Cottages at Beaufort, Inc.
Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-122, "Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations" or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
The Cottages at Beaufort, Inc. has not elected to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance.
The Cottages at Beaufort, Inc. has received a loan under the Section 202 Capital Advance program. The loan balance outstanding at the beginning of the year is included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. The balance of loan outstanding as of September 30, 2025 is $1,071,400.

Finding Details

Finding 2025-002
Finding Reference Number: 2025-02 Title and AL Number of Federal Program: Section 202 Capital Advance and Project Rental Assistance 14.157 Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Information on Universe Population Size: n/a Sample Size Information: n/a Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: n/a Criteria: The Corporation is required to have property insurance sufficient to cover replacement of the building per the HUD Handbook. Statement of Condition: For the year ended September 30, 2025, the Corporation did not have the required amount of property insurance coverage for certain portions of the year. Cause: The bill was not paid which resulted in cancellation of the policy. Effect or Potential Effect: Noncompliance with HUD regulations, Chapter 21 Section 2. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: Z - Other Questioned Costs: $- Reportable Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement with the finding and has reinstated the insurance policy with required coverage amounts. Context: n/a Recommendation: Management should ensure insurance policy is in place and that coverage amounts meet HUD requirements. Auditors’ Summary of the Auditee’s Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: Management has reinstated the insurance policy as of December 10, 2024. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 12/10/2024 Response: Management has obtained an insurance policy with sufficient coverage and has increased controls around payments of premiums to ensure there are no future lapses.
Finding 2025-003
Finding Reference Number: 2025-003 Assist Listing Title: Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.157 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN): Federal Award Year: 2025 Pass-Through Entity: N/A Criteria: The Corporation must provide insurance coverage for fidelity bond or employee dishonesty coverage for all principals of the management agent and all persons who participate directly or indirectly in the management and maintenance of the project and its assets, accounts and records. Coverage shall be equal to the project's gross potential income for two months. Condition: Fidelity bond coverage lapsed on September 11, 2025, during the audit period ending September 30, 2025. Coverage was reinstated on November 12, 2025. Cause: Failure to pay premiums timely resulted in lapse of fidelity bond coverage. Effect or Potential Effect: Noncompliance with HUD insurance requirements, exposing the corporation to risk of loss without adequate protection during the lapse period. Questioned Costs: $- Perspective Information: This appears to be an isolated instance; no systemic issue identified. Repeat Finding: No; not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Management should ensure continuous fidelity bond coverage that meets HUD standards throughout the audit period. Policies must be reviewed regularly for compliance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has reinstated coverage as of November 12, 2025. Auditor's Summary of Auditee's Comments: Management confirmed reinstatement of fidelity bond coverage and implementation of monitoring controls to prevent future lapses. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 11/12/2025 Response: Management has obtained fidelity bond coverage and strengthened internal controls over premium payments to ensure continuous compliance.