EIN: 580566247
UEI: PTYACDJ7KLL8
Audited by: BAMBO SONAIKE CPA, LLC
Oversight agency: 64 [Department of Veterans Affairs]
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Data as of September 2, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on January 13, 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 July 13, 2026 (56 days ago).
What is a management decision? →FAC accepted this audit on December 19, 2024 — management decision was due June 19, 2025.
FAC accepted this audit on December 29, 2023 — management decision was due June 29, 2024.
FAC accepted this audit on December 29, 2023 — management decision was due June 29, 2024.
FAC accepted this audit on May 29, 2023 — management decision was due November 29, 2023.
HOPE Atlanta failed to follow their internal control policies and procedures related to documenting participant intake. Context: Fourteen out of twenty participant files selected for control testing either lacked the proper staff signature to certify that all items on the required checklist are part of the case file or lacked a completed participant prescreening form. Effect: HOPE Atlanta?s intake policies and procedures were not adhered to. Lack of effective internal controls over participant case files could lead to eligibility noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the organization review case files regularly to ensure Hope Atlanta?s intake policies are followed to ensure compliance with program requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and corrective actions: HOPE Atlanta agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Type: Internal Control Over Compliance Impact: Material Weakness Federal Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs AL Number and Tile: 64.033 - VA Supportive Services for Veterans Families Program Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Criteria: Grantees must develop policies and procedures that ensure appropriate documentation is obtained, documented, and maintained in participant case files. Condition: HOPE Atlanta failed to follow their internal control policies and procedures related to documenting participant intake. Context: Fourteen out of twenty participant files selected for control testing either lacked the proper staff signature to certify that all items on the required checklist are part of the case file or lacked a completed participant prescreening form. Effect: HOPE Atlanta?s intake policies and procedures were not adhered to. Lack of effective internal controls over participant case files could lead to eligibility noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the organization review case files regularly to ensure Hope Atlanta?s intake policies are followed to ensure compliance with program requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and corrective actions: HOPE Atlanta agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Condition HOPE Atlanta failed to follow their internal control policies and procedures related to documenting participant intake. Context Fourteen out of twenty participant files selected for control testing either lacked the proper staff signature to certify that all items on the required checklist are part of the case file or lacked a completed participant prescreening form. Recommendation We recommend that the organization review case files regularly to ensure Hope Atlanta's intake policies are followed to ensure compliance with program requirements. Corrective Action Plan Objective & Actions The objective of this corrective action plan is to address the deficiencies identified in the financial audit finding and ensure that HOPE Atlanta establishes and adheres to robust internal control policies and procedures for documenting participant intake. By implementing these 3 corrective measures, HOPE Atlanta aims to strengthen its financial management practices, improve data integrity, and enhance overall accountability. 1. Program Director and Chief Programs Officer will review and revise internal control policies and procedures including: a. Identify gaps, weaknesses, and areas of non-compliance in the current policies and procedures. b. Develop revised policies and procedures that provide clear instructions for documenting participant intake, including the required forms, data elements, and process flows. c. Ensure that the revised policies and procedures align with industry best practices, relevant regulatory requirements, and HOPE Atlanta's specific needs. 2. Compliance Manager will implement Data Quality Assurance Measures including:a. Establish a data quality assurance process to regularly monitor and evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of participant intake documentation. b. Assign responsibility to a compliance manager to perform quarterly audits of participant intake records, ensuring compliance with the revised policies and procedures. c. Conduct regular reviews of a statistically significant sample of intake documentation to identify any recurring errors, discrepancies, or inconsistencies. d. Develop a corrective action protocol to address identified issues promptly, providing guidance and feedback to staff members as necessary.3. Program Director and Manger will communicate and train staff including: a. Develop a comprehensive communication plan to inform all staff members about the revised policies and procedures for participant intake documentation. b. Conduct training sessions to educate employees on the importance of adhering to internal controls, the revised policies and procedures, and the impact of accurate and complete data. c. Provide specialized training to individuals directly responsible fer participant intake, emphasizing the proper completion of intake forms, data entry protocols, and documentation retention guidelines. d. Implement ongoing training initiatives, including refresher courses and updates, to ensure continuous compliance and awareness among staff.Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth Banks, Latricia Nation, Shelby McGadney, and Antoinette Fields Anticipated Completion Date: October 31, 2023
HOPE Atlanta failed to document the costs which were required to be used for matching the grant funds. Context: HOPE Atlanta did not have policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with the requirement that the recipient or subrecipient must match all grant funds with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources, except for leasing funds. Effect: As the appropriate underlying documentation of program expenditures were not obtained or available, the program expenditures could not be verified, and thus may result in noncompliance with program requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the organization implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the program?s matching and earmarking requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and corrective actions: HOPE Atlanta agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Compliance Requirement: Matching Type: Non-compliance Impact: Material Weakness Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development AL Number and Tile: 14.267 - Continuum of Care Program Repeat Finding: No Criteria: Per 2 CFR Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with the Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Per the 2021 OMB Compliance Supplement, the recipient or subrecipient must match all grant funds, except for leasing funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources. Condition: HOPE Atlanta failed to document the costs which were required to be used for matching the grant funds. Context: HOPE Atlanta did not have policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with the requirement that the recipient or subrecipient must match all grant funds with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources, except for leasing funds. Effect: As the appropriate underlying documentation of program expenditures were not obtained or available, the program expenditures could not be verified, and thus may result in noncompliance with program requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the organization implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the program?s matching and earmarking requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and corrective actions: HOPE Atlanta agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Finding 2021-003 Condition HOPE Atlanta failed to document the costs which were required to be used for matching the grant funds. Context HOPE Atlanta did not have policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with the requirement that the recipient or subrecipient must match all grant funds with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources, except for leasing funds. Recommendation We recommend that the organization implement policies and procedures to ensure compiiance with the program's matching and earmarking requirements. Corrective Action Plan Objective & Action The objective of this corrective action plan is to address the financial audit finding regarding HOPE Atlanta's failure to have policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with the requirement of matching all grant funds with a minimum of 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources, excluding leasing funds. This plan aims to establish clear guidelines, processes, and controls to ensure consistent and accurate matching of grant funds. 1. Chief Programs Officer and Housing Program Directors will revise and update relevant procedures and documentation requirements including: a. Grant Fund Tracking: i. Establish a systematic process to track and document all grant funding received and the corresponding matching contributions. ii. Designate a responsible individual or team to oversee and maintain accurate records of grant funds and matching contributions. iii. Develop templates or forms to capture necessary information, such as grant identification, funding sources, and matching contributions.b. Matching Contribution Verification: i. Define procedures to verify the eligibility and adequacy of cash or in-kind contributions for matching purposes. ii. Establish controls to ensure that all matching contributions are properly documented and can be verified as per the defined policies. iii. Conduct periodic reviews or audits to validate the accuracy and completeness of matching documentation.2. Chief Programs Officer and Data Analyst will monitor and ensure compliance by implementing the following: a. Internal Review: i. Implement regular internal reviews to assess compliance with the grant fund matching policies and procedures. ii. Designate an internal auditor or responsible party to conduct these reviews and provide recommendations for improvement. b. Corrective Measures:Develop a protocol for addressing any identified non-compliance or deficiencies promptly. Establish appropriate corrective measures, such as remedial actions, additional training, or policy revisions, to address any issues found during the internal reviews. iii. Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective measures. c. Reporting i. Establish a reporting mechanism to keep management informed of the progress made in grant matching and implement corrective action plan when needed ii. Monitor ongoing compliance with the policies and procedures related to grant fund matching and report any issues or deviations to management. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth Banks, Jeff Palmer, Beverly Heyward Anticipated Completion Date: October 31, 2023
FAC accepted this audit on January 13, 2022 — management decision was due July 13, 2022.
FAC accepted this audit on September 29, 2020 — management decision was due March 29, 2021.
HOPE Atlanta failed to follow their internal control policies and procedures related to documenting participant intake. Criteria: Grantees must develop policies and procedures that ensure appropriate documentation is obtained, documented, and maintained in participant case files. Questioned Costs: None Context: Fourteen out of forty participant files selected for control testing either lacked the proper staff signature to certify that all items on the required checklist are part of the case file or lacked a completed participant prescreening form. Effect: HOPE Atlanta?s intake policies and procedures were not adhered to. Lack of effective internal controls over participant case files could lead to eligibility noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the organization review case files regularly to ensure Hope Atlanta?s intake policies are followed to ensure compliance with program requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and corrective actions: HOPE Atlanta agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Finding 2019-002: SSVF (CFDA: 64.033) Eligibility Type: Internal Control Over Compliance Internal Control Impact: Significant Deficiency Condition: HOPE Atlanta failed to follow their internal control policies and procedures related to documenting participant intake. Criteria: Grantees must develop policies and procedures that ensure appropriate documentation is obtained, documented, and maintained in participant case files. Questioned Costs: None Context: Fourteen out of forty participant files selected for control testing either lacked the proper staff signature to certify that all items on the required checklist are part of the case file or lacked a completed participant prescreening form. Effect: HOPE Atlanta?s intake policies and procedures were not adhered to. Lack of effective internal controls over participant case files could lead to eligibility noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the organization review case files regularly to ensure Hope Atlanta?s intake policies are followed to ensure compliance with program requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and corrective actions: HOPE Atlanta agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Corrective Action Plan: In terms of correction, we are hiring a compliance manager position starting 10/1 and that position's role will be to perform physical file reviews to ensure that all required documentation is present. In addition, HOPE Atlanta updated its written policies and procedures and has provided training to its employees on the policies and procedures for participant case files. Name(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Alison Poole and Antoinette Fields. Anticipated Completion Date: 10/01/2020
FAC accepted this audit on November 28, 2018 — management decision was due May 28, 2019.
FAC accepted this audit on January 8, 2018 — management decision was due July 8, 2018.
FAC accepted this audit on January 4, 2017 — management decision was due July 4, 2017.
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