Finding 1239148 (2025-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
M
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-09-30
Audit: 414007
Organization: 1890 Universities Foundation (DC)
Auditor: SB & COMPANY LLC

AI Summary

  • Answer: One out of eight subrecipient samples lacked proper documentation to confirm the subrecipient's eligibility.
  • Trend: This indicates a potential oversight in monitoring compliance with federal participation requirements.
  • List: Follow up by ensuring all subrecipient checks are documented and implement a review process for compliance verification.

Finding Text

For 1 of 8 subrecipient monitoring samples tested, management did not document verification that the subrecipient was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in federally funded transactions.

Corrective Action Plan

We concur with the findings and acknowledge the deficiency and instance of noncompliance related to subrecipient monitoring. We are committed to strengthening internal controls to ensure full compliance with applicable federal requirements. During 2025, we implemented a corrective action plan that included the development and adoption of a comprehensive subrecipient monitoring policy and the establishment of standardized, documented procedures for the review of financial and performance reports. These actions are designed to create a consistent, risk-based, and fully documented monitoring framework that enhances accountability, reduces compliance risk, and ensures proper stewardship of federal funds. We remain committed to continuously improving our processes and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations moving forward.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1239146 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1239147 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1239149 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.147 OUTREACH EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE $1.04M
10.523 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE AT 1890 INSTITUTIONS $959,290
10.727 INFLATION REDUCTION ACT URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM $879,383
10.902 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION $390,462