Audit 404364

FY End
2025-09-30
Total Expended
$1.16M
Findings
3
Programs
1
Organization: Core, Inc. (DC)
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2026-06-22

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1218166 2025-001 Material Weakness Yes L
1218167 2025-001 Material Weakness Yes L
1218168 2025-001 Material Weakness Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
98.001 USAID FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OVERSEAS $796,121 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
DCFLP33NLE16 Lisa Hilmi Auditee
2012331473 Jennifer Files Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of CORE, 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). The principal estimates and assumptions used in preparation of the accompanying Schedule relate to cost allowability. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portionof 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.
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. Any 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.
The allowability of certain costs under government grants is subject to audit by the awarding agency. Certain costs charged to federal grants are subject to revisions based on government audits of those costs. Management believes that grant costs are consistent with applicable goverment cost principles, and the costs subsequently disallowed, if any, upon audit by the government would not be material.
The Organization has elected not to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization charged indirect costs based on the rate allowed under their grant agreements.

Finding Details

Criteria: In accordance with the terms of the Organization's federal award agreements, the Organization must submit performance and financial reports as required by the terms and conditions of the award. Conditions: During our audit of the major program for the year ended September 30, 2025, we noted that the Organization did not submit all required financial and program reports within the timeframe established by the grant agreements, which is generally 15 days after period end. Cause: The untimely submissions were due to a lack of internal controls over the grant reporting calendar, as well as staff turnover during the year. Effect or potential effect: Failure to submit required reports on time may result in noncompliance with grant terms and could affect continued funding or subject the entity to enforcement actions by the grantor agency. Questioned Costs: None noted. Identificatin or repeat finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend the Organization strengthen its internal controls over the grant reporting process. This includes establishing a grant compliance calendar, assigning responsibility for report preparation, and reviewing submission deadlines regularly to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Views of responsible officials: Management has evaluated the finding and will implement a corrective action plan that strengthens internal controls over the grant reporting process.