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COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF CGS, INC.Non-Profit

EIN: 342033022

UEI: GSA_MIGRATION

Audited by: MARTINI & MARTINI, CPA, PA

Oversight agency: 16 [Department of Justice]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF CGS, INC.1 audit years1 findings
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$781K
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2021)

FY 2021-06-30

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$781,044 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on September 14, 2022. 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 14, 2023 (1269 days ago).

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2021-001
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OTHER MATTERS

During our examination of the Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program, we noted 3 out of 16 (18.75%) quarterly detailed cost statement submissions to the State of NJ, Department of Law & Public Safety (passthrough entity) were not submitted to the agency in a timely manner. Effect: Reports not submitted in a timely manner may cause funds to be discontinued or suspended. Cause: Departure of internal control policies and procedures by the Organization's personnel. Recommendation: CASA of CGS, Inc. should improve controls over grant reporting that includes a process that identifies reporting requirements and monitors timely grant reporting. It is also recommended that the system of control to include evaluating and documenting the reporting requirements of each grant and, assignment of at least two employees responsible for preparation of the grant reports and a secondary employee responsible for overall monitoring of the timeliness of all grant reports. Additionally, if needed, extensions should be requested before the due dates. Management's View & Corrective Action Plan: The Organization agrees to the findings above and have adopted the independent auditor's recommendation.

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Criteria: 2 CFR 200.328: Financial Reporting: Unless otherwise approved by the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), the Federal awarding agency must solicit only the OMB approved government-wide data elements for collection of financial information from the subrecipient. This information must be collected with the frequency required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award, but no less frequently than annually nor more frequently than quarterly except in unusual circumstances. Condition: During our examination of the Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program, we noted 3 out of 16 (18.75%) quarterly detailed cost statement submissions to the State of NJ, Department of Law & Public Safety (passthrough entity) were not submitted to the agency in a timely manner. Effect: Reports not submitted in a timely manner may cause funds to be discontinued or suspended. Cause: Departure of internal control policies and procedures by the Organization's personnel. Recommendation: CASA of CGS, Inc. should improve controls over grant reporting that includes a process that identifies reporting requirements and monitors timely grant reporting. It is also recommended that the system of control to include evaluating and documenting the reporting requirements of each grant and, assignment of at least two employees responsible for preparation of the grant reports and a secondary employee responsible for overall monitoring of the timeliness of all grant reports. Additionally, if needed, extensions should be requested before the due dates. Management's View & Corrective Action Plan: The Organization agrees to the findings above and have adopted the independent auditor's recommendation.

Corrective Action Plan

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties, Inc. (CASA of CGS) submits the following corrective action plan for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. Audit Period: July 1, 2020 ? June 30, 2021 Federal Grant or Award: CFDA #: 16.575 ? U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Justice Programs: Victim Crime Assistance Grant Audit Finding Number: 2021-001 External Audit Firm: Martini & Martini, CPA, PA, 1135 E. Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 Finding Description: L-Reporting: The external auditors noted during their examination of the Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program: Victim Assistance Grant that 3 of the 16 (18.75%) quarterly detailed cost statement submissions to the State of NJ, Department of Law & Public Safety (pass-through entity) were not submitted to the receiving agency within 15 days after the end of the quarterly reporting period. Agency Response: CASA of CGS concurs and agrees to the compliance findings reported. Corrective Action: CASA of CGS is to implement controls which assigns atleast two employees to each grant received. One employee is to be responsible for preparation of the grant submission reports and the other employee is responsible for the timely submissions of these cost statements. These employees will also detail the specific reporting requirements, among other requirements, related to the grant in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Implementation Date: Immediately Individual(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Domenic Merendino, Sr. Case Supervisor & Education Specialist, 40 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, (856) 521-0734, domenic@hopeloft.com

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