Finding 1190780 (2025-005)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
G
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-27

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Alliance failed to provide documentation proving that the subrecipient met the required 25% match for the Continuum of Care Program funds.
  • Impacted Requirements: The lack of proper documentation violates the matching requirement outlined in the grant agreement for the Continuum of Care Program (AL # 14.267).
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Alliance should assign knowledgeable staff to ensure compliance and gather adequate documentation for matching funds.

Finding Text

2025-005: Matching Requirement Identification of the federal program: Continuum of Care Program (AL # 14.267) Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with the Continuum of Care Program (AL # 14.267) grant agreement, the recipient or the subrecipient must match all grant funds, except for leasing funds, with not less than 25% of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources. Condition and context: The Alliance did not receive documentation that the subrecipient matched the required grant funds. Additionally, documentation for the Alliance’s match did not adequately indicate that such funds were related the Continuum of Care Program (AL # 14.267) grant. Cause: The cause is due to limited internal controls related to the requirements of the match. Effect or potential effect: Verification that the match has been met is not possible with the supporting documentation. Questioned costs: None. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: The Alliance must assign individuals who are experienced and knowledgeable in compliance requirements of the Uniform Guidance to ensure that adequate documentation is received related the matching requirement. Views of responsible officials: Refer to the Corrective Action Plan prepared by the Alliance in regard to this matter.

Corrective Action Plan

As of November 2025, the Alliance has hired an Accountant, Anna Panyuta, with extensive experience in handling the cost documentation requirements for housing programs. She is currently working with the Director of Program Services to ensure all agency housing programs are meeting documentation requirements and will be transitioning in April 2026 to assuming responsibilities for the Continuum of Care program from Emma Sobocinski. This will include a complete review of the match program, how to work with the sub-awardees and ensuring proper documentation of the match. Again, it must be noted that there are potential changes to this program pending legal action taken by HUD.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1190778 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190779 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190781 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190782 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190783 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190784 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190785 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190786 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190787 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190788 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190789 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1190790 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.267 CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM $280,798
14.241 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS $179,931
93.917 HIV CARE FORMULA GRANTS $46,872
93.941 HIV DEMONSTRATION, RESEARCH, PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROJECTS $18,724
93.153 COORDINATED SERVICES AND ACCESS TO RESEARCH FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH $14,256
93.354 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE: PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE $13,894