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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA, INC.Non-Profit

EIN: 530207407

UEI: CYHMAQJ1PGM9

Audited by: Prager Metis CPAs, LLC

Oversight agency: 93 [Department of Health and Human Services]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA, INC.11 audit years2 findings
11
Audit Years
2
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$24.5M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-09-30

$24,468,194 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on May 20, 2026. 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 November 20, 2026 (74 days from today).

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FY 2024-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$35,037,237 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 8, 2025 — management decision was due January 8, 2026.

FY 2023-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$26,479,338 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 15, 2024 — management decision was due May 15, 2025.

FY 2022-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$26,555,281 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on June 13, 2023 — management decision was due December 13, 2023.

FY 2021-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$5,867,962 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on June 29, 2022 — management decision was due December 29, 2022.

2021-001
Eligibility
OTHER MATTERS

In 1 out of 40 items, LSS-NCA was unable to provide documentation supporting the refugee status of the individual receiving aid.Cause: At the time of serving the individual, LSS-NCA used paper forms to document verification of eligibility. The forms for the selected individual were lost during a period of employee turnover.Effect: LSS-NCA could have provided aid to an ineligible individual and has not maintained supporting documentation to prove the individual was eligible for services under the program.Questioned Costs: None.Context: Of the 40 items randomly selected for testing, 1 did not have support to determine eligibility. This appears to be an isolated incident when the case manager serving this individual left abruptly due to a family emergency and did not return. The paper files were misplaced or potentially destroyed. No other issues were noted during our testing.Identification of Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding.Recommendation: We recommend that LSS-NCA examine how cases are transferred during periods of employee turnover to ensure that eligibility documentation is properly maintained.Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has implemented the recommendation. During the year under audit, LSS-NCA was only keeping physical copies of documentation. The staff person responsible for obtaining the documentation had a family emergency and quit without notice or finishing assigned work. LSS-NCA began keeping both physical and electronic copies of client eligibility documentation.

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Finding # 2021-001U.S. Department of Health and Human Services93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance State Administered ProgramsCriteria: LSS-NCA is required to maintain documentation supporting the refugee status of individuals served under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State Administered Programs.Condition: In 1 out of 40 items, LSS-NCA was unable to provide documentation supporting the refugee status of the individual receiving aid.Cause: At the time of serving the individual, LSS-NCA used paper forms to document verification of eligibility. The forms for the selected individual were lost during a period of employee turnover.Effect: LSS-NCA could have provided aid to an ineligible individual and has not maintained supporting documentation to prove the individual was eligible for services under the program.Questioned Costs: None.Context: Of the 40 items randomly selected for testing, 1 did not have support to determine eligibility. This appears to be an isolated incident when the case manager serving this individual left abruptly due to a family emergency and did not return. The paper files were misplaced or potentially destroyed. No other issues were noted during our testing.Identification of Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding.Recommendation: We recommend that LSS-NCA examine how cases are transferred during periods of employee turnover to ensure that eligibility documentation is properly maintained.Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has implemented the recommendation. During the year under audit, LSS-NCA was only keeping physical copies of documentation. The staff person responsible for obtaining the documentation had a family emergency and quit without notice or finishing assigned work. LSS-NCA began keeping both physical and electronic copies of client eligibility documentation.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number Federal Programs Audit: 2021-001Responsible Person: Sarah Cady, Executive Director for Refugee and Immigrant Services (RIS)Management Views: Management agrees with the finding and has implemented the recommendation. During the year audited, we were just keeping physical copies of documentation. The staff person responsible for obtaining the documentation had a family emergency and quit without notice. We are unable to find her file.Corrective Action: We began keeping both physical and electronic copies of client eligibility documentation. This ensures we have back up stored on our electronic drive.Anticipated Completion Date: This has already been implemented.

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FY 2021-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$5,867,962 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on February 15, 2023 — management decision was due August 15, 2023.

2021-001
Eligibility
OTHER MATTERS

In 1 out of 40 items, LSS-NCA was unable to provide documentation supporting the refugee status of the individual receiving aid. Cause: At the time of serving the individual, LSS-NCA used paper forms to document verification of eligibility. The forms for the selected individual were lost during a period of employee turnover. Effect: LSS-NCA could have provided aid to an ineligible individual and has not maintained supporting documentation to prove the individual was eligible for services under the program. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Of the 40 items randomly selected for testing, 1 did not have support to determine eligibility. This appears to be an isolated incident when the case manager serving this individual left abruptly due to a family emergency and did not return. The paper files were misplaced or potentially destroyed. No other issues were noted during our testing. Identification of Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that LSS-NCA examine how cases are transferred during periods of employee turnover to ensure that eligibility documentation is properly maintained. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has implemented the recommendation. During the year under audit, LSS-NCA was only keeping physical copies of documentation. The staff person responsible for obtaining the documentation had a family emergency and quit without notice or finishing assigned work. LSS-NCA began keeping both physical and electronic copies of client eligibility documentation.

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Finding # 2021-001 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance State Administered Programs Criteria: LSS-NCA is required to maintain documentation supporting the refugee status of individuals served under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State Administered Programs. Condition: In 1 out of 40 items, LSS-NCA was unable to provide documentation supporting the refugee status of the individual receiving aid. Cause: At the time of serving the individual, LSS-NCA used paper forms to document verification of eligibility. The forms for the selected individual were lost during a period of employee turnover. Effect: LSS-NCA could have provided aid to an ineligible individual and has not maintained supporting documentation to prove the individual was eligible for services under the program. Questioned Costs: None. Context: Of the 40 items randomly selected for testing, 1 did not have support to determine eligibility. This appears to be an isolated incident when the case manager serving this individual left abruptly due to a family emergency and did not return. The paper files were misplaced or potentially destroyed. No other issues were noted during our testing. Identification of Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that LSS-NCA examine how cases are transferred during periods of employee turnover to ensure that eligibility documentation is properly maintained. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has implemented the recommendation. During the year under audit, LSS-NCA was only keeping physical copies of documentation. The staff person responsible for obtaining the documentation had a family emergency and quit without notice or finishing assigned work. LSS-NCA began keeping both physical and electronic copies of client eligibility documentation.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number Federal Programs Audit: 2021-001 Responsible Person: Sarah Cady, Executive Director for Refugee and Immigrant Services (RIS) Management Views: Management agrees with the finding and has implemented the recommendation. During the year audited, we were just keeping physical copies of documentation. The staff person responsible for obtaining the documentation had a family emergency and quit without notice. We are unable to find her file. Corrective Action: We began keeping both physical and electronic copies of client eligibility documentation. This ensures we have back up stored on our electronic drive. Anticipated Completion Date: This has already been implemented.

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FY 2020-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,522,885 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 9, 2021 — management decision was due June 9, 2022.

FY 2019-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,126,267 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on April 29, 2020 — management decision was due October 29, 2020.

FY 2018-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,079,115 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on May 6, 2019 — management decision was due November 6, 2019.

FY 2017-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$4,744,960 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on June 19, 2018 — management decision was due December 19, 2018.

FY 2016-09-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,326,693 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on June 19, 2017 — management decision was due December 19, 2017.

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