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JOURNALISM DEVELOPMENT NETWORK, INC.Non-Profit

EIN: 260898750

UEI: G9HHRKW3M575

Audited by: GELMAN, ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN

Oversight agency: 98 [U.S. Agency for International Development]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

JOURNALISM DEVELOPMENT NETWORK, INC.10 audit years4 findings1 repeat
10
Audit Years
4
Total Findings
1
Repeat Findings
$13.7M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$13,746,613 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on September 29, 2025. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by March 29, 2026 (159 days ago).

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2024-001
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2023-001OTHER MATTERS

FSRS reporting for JDN's subawards under 98.001 was not completed during 2024. We noted that management attempted to complete the submission, however, there were technical issues which remained unresolved as of our audit fieldwork. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Repeat of Finding 2023-001 Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

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Finding 2024-001: Subrecipient Reporting Federal Programs: Assistance Listing Number #98.001 Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR Part 170, recipients (i.e., direct recipients) of grants or cooperative agreements who make first tier subawards of $30,000 or more are required to register in the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and report subaward data through FSRS. Condition: FSRS reporting for JDN's subawards under 98.001 was not completed during 2024. We noted that management attempted to complete the submission, however, there were technical issues which remained unresolved as of our audit fieldwork. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Repeat of Finding 2023-001 Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Views of Responsible Officials: We acknowledge this lapse. We have already updated procedures to ensure that we are registering subgrants correctly.

Prior Finding References

2023-001

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FY 2023-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$11,714,014 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on September 26, 2024 — management decision was due March 26, 2025.

2023-001
Subrecipient Monitoring
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

JDN did not register their subawards in FSRS. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

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Finding 2023-001: Subrecipient Reporting Federal Programs: Assistance Listing Number #98.001 Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR Part 170, recipients (i.e., direct recipients) of grants or cooperative agreements who make first tier subawards of $30,000 or more are required to register in the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and report subaward data through FSRS. Condition: JDN did not register their subawards in FSRS. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Views of Responsible Officials: We acknowledge this lapse. We have already updated procedures to ensure that we are registering subgrants correctly. Name and Title of Responsible Officials: Oliver Rivers, Chief Operating Officer and Deniz Sarkinovic, Senior Director of Compliance Anticipated Completion Date: September 1, 2024

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2023-001
Subrecipient Monitoring
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

JDN did not register their subawards in FSRS. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

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Finding 2023-001: Subrecipient Reporting Federal Programs: Assistance Listing Number #98.001 Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR Part 170, recipients (i.e., direct recipients) of grants or cooperative agreements who make first tier subawards of $30,000 or more are required to register in the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and report subaward data through FSRS. Condition: JDN did not register their subawards in FSRS. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Views of Responsible Officials: We acknowledge this lapse. We have already updated procedures to ensure that we are registering subgrants correctly. Name and Title of Responsible Officials: Oliver Rivers, Chief Operating Officer and Deniz Sarkinovic, Senior Director of Compliance Anticipated Completion Date: September 1, 2024

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FY 2023-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$11,714,014 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 2, 2024 — management decision was due June 2, 2025.

2023-001
Subrecipient Monitoring
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

JDN did not register their subawards in FSRS. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

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Finding 2023-001: Subrecipient Reporting Federal Programs: Assistance Listing Number #98.001 Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR Part 170, recipients (i.e., direct recipients) of grants or cooperative agreements who make first tier subawards of $30,000 or more are required to register in the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and report subaward data through FSRS. Condition: JDN did not register their subawards in FSRS. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Views of Responsible Officials: We acknowledge this lapse. We have already updated procedures to ensure that we are registering subgrants correctly. Name and Title of Responsible Officials: Oliver Rivers, Chief Operating Officer and Deniz Sarkinovic, Senior Director of Compliance Anticipated Completion Date: September 1, 2024

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2023-001
Subrecipient Monitoring
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

JDN did not register their subawards in FSRS. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

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Finding 2023-001: Subrecipient Reporting Federal Programs: Assistance Listing Number #98.001 Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR Part 170, recipients (i.e., direct recipients) of grants or cooperative agreements who make first tier subawards of $30,000 or more are required to register in the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and report subaward data through FSRS. Condition: JDN did not register their subawards in FSRS. Cause: JDN did not apply the latest compliance supplement issued by the Office of Management and Budget regarding subaward reporting requirements in FSRS. Effect or Potential Effect: JDN failed to provide the required reporting on subrecipients within FSRS in compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: JDN did not register subawards in excess of $30,000 with FSRS. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend that JDN update its policies and procedures to ensure all first tier subawards in excess of $30,000 are accurately and timely registered in FSRS and JDN should ensure subawards are reported in FSRS within the required time-frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Views of Responsible Officials: We acknowledge this lapse. We have already updated procedures to ensure that we are registering subgrants correctly. Name and Title of Responsible Officials: Oliver Rivers, Chief Operating Officer and Deniz Sarkinovic, Senior Director of Compliance Anticipated Completion Date: September 1, 2024

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FY 2022-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$6,080,136 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 22, 2023 — management decision was due January 22, 2024.

FY 2021-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$5,184,396 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on August 16, 2022 — management decision was due February 16, 2023.

FY 2020-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$5,008,300 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 25, 2021 — management decision was due January 25, 2022.

FY 2019-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$5,832,421 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 7, 2020 — management decision was due January 7, 2021.

FY 2018-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,709,323 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 29, 2019 — management decision was due March 29, 2020.

FY 2017-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,068,693 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 14, 2018 — management decision was due January 14, 2019.

FY 2016-12-31

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSEDLOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,695,217 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on August 30, 2017 — management decision was due March 2, 2018.

2016-001
Cash Management
OTHER MATTERS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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