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Tag Archives: grants
Strong Foundations: Key Procedures for Effective Grants Management
Grant funding is often the cornerstone that drives essential programs in municipalities, schools, and non-profit organizations. Yet, grant dollars rarely come without oversight and reporting requirements—after all, funders want to see the impact their investment is making. To keep funding … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, compliance, government, grants, internal controls, nonprofit, NPO, oversight, reporting, school district, Shauna Brewster
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Managing Grant Balances
Arizona school districts receive various federal and state grants each year. Almost all these grants operate on a cost reimbursement basis, meaning funds are expended by the district on allowable and budgeted costs, and then a reimbursement request is submitted … read more
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Tagged accounting, Arizona, compliance, financial statements, grants, Kristen Conway, school district, USFR, year-end balance
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Single Audit Threshold Changes
In April 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) raised the Single Audit threshold from $750,000 to $1,000,000, a change that significantly impacts non-federal entities such as state and local governments and non-profit organizations. This increase, effective for fiscal … read more
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Tagged Arizona, expenditures, Federal program, government, grants, James Shankland, nonprofit, NPO, OMB, Single Audit, single audit threshold changes
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COVID-19 and the Changing Landscape of Single Audits
What hasn’t changed in the last two years in the world? Audits and, in particular, Single Audits are no exception. With over $10.1 billion being granted to Arizona communities in federal award obligations, this marks the greatest influx of federal … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audits, COVID-19, Federal Program audit, financial report, government, grants, nonprofit, NPO, SEFA, Single Audit
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Common SEFA Errors and How to Avoid these Hazards
What is the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)? Oh yeah, it’s one of those documents my auditors are always asking about. Although it might seem like just another part of the audit preparation, the SEFA serves several very … read more
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Tagged federal programs, financial report, government, grants, Michael Lauzon, nonprofit, Single Audit
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