EIN: 811469355
UEI: MKKNVDYNXYM9
Audited by: RGO
Oversight agency: 94 [AmeriCorps (Corporation for National and Community Service)]
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Data as of August 28, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on April 15, 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 October 15, 2026 (46 days from today).
What is a management decision? →We found that 8 out of 12 PERs tested were submitted after the 10th of the following month. In addition, 1 of the 12 PERs submitted untimely, was submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date. Cause: Due to delays on responses from the grantor, the PERs report was not able to be prepared and submitted timely by Alpine Achievers Initiative. Effect: PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. Repeat Finding: Yes. Questioned Costs: None noted. Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative review and follow policies and procedures to ensure timely submission of reports View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative agrees with the finding and has put together a corrective action plan that is included in this report.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴2025-003: Late Submission of the Period Expense Report (PERs) Compliance with Uniform Guidance – L. Reporting Federal Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Federal Program Name: AmeriCorps State and National Assistance Listing Number: 94.006 Pass-Through Entity: Serve Colorado Governor’s Commission on Community Service (Serve Colorado) Criteria: Alpine Achievers Initiative is required to submit Period Expense Reports (PERs) by the 10th of each month. PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. Condition: We found that 8 out of 12 PERs tested were submitted after the 10th of the following month. In addition, 1 of the 12 PERs submitted untimely, was submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date. Cause: Due to delays on responses from the grantor, the PERs report was not able to be prepared and submitted timely by Alpine Achievers Initiative. Effect: PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. Repeat Finding: Yes. Questioned Costs: None noted. Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative review and follow policies and procedures to ensure timely submission of reports View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative agrees with the finding and has put together a corrective action plan that is included in this report.
Finding 2025-003: Late Submission of the Period Expense Report (PERs) Audit Finding: Alpine Achievers Initiative is required to submit Period Expense Reports (PERs) by the 10th of each month. PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. In our audit, we found that 8 out of 12 PERs tested were submitted after the 10th of the following month. In addition, 1 of the 8 PERs submitted untimely, was submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date. Audit Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative review and follow policies and procedures to ensure timely submission of reports Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative acknowledges the finding and recommendation. Late submissions occurred due to delays on responses from the grantor. Management will be more proactive in documenting communication regarding Period Expense Reports (PERs) to ensure that, if they are submitted late, there is clear evidence of why and what date they were initially submitted. Management is now aware that the PER system only reflects the final submission date once approved, not the initial submission date. To address this, Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) will implement a process to document the initial submission date along with any backup documentation of delays, including communications with Serve Colorado or other relevant parties. Additionally, Serve Colorado has clarified that while timely submission of PERs is required, grantees who communicate a need for additional time by the 10th of the month are considered compliant. Serve Colorado also noted that, based on AAI’s history and previous communications, they would not consider this a finding or an indicator of poor performance. Moving forward, AAI will ensure that any anticipated delays are formally communicated to Serve Colorado before the due date and that records of these communications are retained for audit purposes. Contact and Completion Date: Megan Strauss (megan@alpineachievers.org) is the primary contact, and the Executive Director at Alpine Achievers Initiative. The correction action is expected to be resolved before the end of the next fiscal year-end of July 31, 2026. Finding 2025-001: Vendor Master File and Purchasing Hierarchy – Significant Deficiency Audit Finding: Alpine Achievers Initiative should establish and maintain a process to review their vendor master file, at least annually, to ensure the accuracy of vendor information. In addition, Alpine Achievers Initiative should create a policy to delineate purchasing authority as to allow employees to manage their programs. Alpine Achievers Initiative does not have a process in place to review their vendor master file and a policy to delineate purchasing authority. Audit Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative establish and maintain a process to review their vendor master file, at least annually, and create a policy to delineate purchasing authority as to allow employees to manage their programs. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) acknowledges the audit finding regarding the need to establish and maintain a process for reviewing the vendor master file and delineating purchasing authority. AAI’s current processes do include review and approval of all expenses paid by the appropriate parties. AAI already has a plan in place to review and revise written policies with their outsourced CPA firm. We will make sure that these two items are specifically addressed so that evidence and policies align with practice. Contact and Completion Date: Megan Strauss (megan@alpineachievers.org) is the primary contact, and the Executive Director at Alpine Achievers Initiative. The correction action is expected to be resolved before the end of the next fiscal year-end of July 31, 2026.
2024-001
FAC accepted this audit on March 25, 2025 — management decision was due September 25, 2025.
In our audit, we found that 3 out of 12 PERs tested were submitted after the 15th of the following month. In addition, 1 of the 3 PERs submitted untimely, was submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date. Cause: Due to delays on responses from the grantor, the PERs report was not able to be prepared and submitted timely by the Organization. Effect: PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. Questioned Costs: None noted. Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative review and follow policies and procedures to ensure timely submission of reports View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative agrees with the finding and has put together a corrective action plan that is included in this report.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴2024-001: Late Submission of the Period Expense Report (PERs) Compliance with Uniform Guidance - Reporting Federal Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Federal Program Name: AmeriCorps State and National; AmeriCorps State and National - ARPA Assistance Listing Number: 94.006 Pass-Through Entity: Serve Colorado Governor’s Commission on Community Service (Serve Colorado) Criteria: Alpine Achievers Initiative is required to submit Period Expense Reports (PERs) by the 15th of each month. PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. Condition: In our audit, we found that 3 out of 12 PERs tested were submitted after the 15th of the following month. In addition, 1 of the 3 PERs submitted untimely, was submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date. Cause: Due to delays on responses from the grantor, the PERs report was not able to be prepared and submitted timely by the Organization. Effect: PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. Questioned Costs: None noted. Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative review and follow policies and procedures to ensure timely submission of reports View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative agrees with the finding and has put together a corrective action plan that is included in this report.
Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative acknowledges the finding and recommendation. Late submissions occurred due to delays on responses from the grantor. Management will be more proactive in documenting communication regarding Period Expense Reports (PERs) to ensure that, if they are submitted late, there is clear evidence of why and what date they were initially submitted. Management is now aware that the PER system only reflects the final submission date once approved, not the initial submission date. To address this, Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) will implement a process to document the initial submission date along with any backup documentation of delays, including communications with Serve Colorado or other relevant parties. Additionally, Serve Colorado has clarified that while timely submission of PERs is required, grantees who communicate a need for additional time by the 15th of the month are considered compliant. Serve Colorado also noted that, based on AAI’s history and previous communications, they would not consider this a finding or an indicator of poor performance. Moving forward, AAI will ensure that any anticipated delays are formally communicated to Serve Colorado before the due date and that records of these communications are retained for audit purposes. Contact and Completion Date: Megan Strauss (megan@alpineachievers.org) is the primary contact, and the Executive Director at Alpine Achievers Initiative The correction action is expected to be resolved before the end of the next fiscal year-end of July 31, 2025.
In our audit, we found that for 1 out of our 40 samples tested totaling $76,817, the Organization had charged $1,579 in unallowable AmeriCorp Education Award costs to the federal grant. We noted this was specific to a single pay period. Therefore we examined the entire pay period in question and discovered total unallowable charges of $2,139. This constitutes a violation of federal grant guidelines and is considered an unallowable cost, requiring corrective action and potential reimbursement to the funding agency. Cause: Due to staff error, unallowable costs were charged to the program and as it was reported as part of payroll expenditures, the final review of all expenditures prior to submitting report/reimbursement requests did not identify and correct this issue. Effect: Disallowed costs can be required to be refunded to the grantor and can have a negative impact on the financial effect of the Organization. Questioned Costs: $2,139. Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative review and follow policies and procedures to ensure program personnel conduct a final review of all expenditures prior to submitting report/reimbursement requests. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative agrees with the finding and has put together a corrective action plan that is included in this report.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴2024-002: Charging Unallowable Costs and Activities Compliance with Uniform Guidance – Allowable Costs and Activities Federal Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Federal Program Name: AmeriCorps State and National; AmeriCorps State and National - ARPA Assistance Listing Number: 94.006 Pass-Through Entity: Serve Colorado Governor’s Commission on Community Service (Serve Colorado) Criteria: Alpine Achievers Initiative can only charge allowable costs and activities per the Uniform Guidance and grant guidelines to the federal grant. Condition: In our audit, we found that for 1 out of our 40 samples tested totaling $76,817, the Organization had charged $1,579 in unallowable AmeriCorp Education Award costs to the federal grant. We noted this was specific to a single pay period. Therefore we examined the entire pay period in question and discovered total unallowable charges of $2,139. This constitutes a violation of federal grant guidelines and is considered an unallowable cost, requiring corrective action and potential reimbursement to the funding agency. Cause: Due to staff error, unallowable costs were charged to the program and as it was reported as part of payroll expenditures, the final review of all expenditures prior to submitting report/reimbursement requests did not identify and correct this issue. Effect: Disallowed costs can be required to be refunded to the grantor and can have a negative impact on the financial effect of the Organization. Questioned Costs: $2,139. Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative review and follow policies and procedures to ensure program personnel conduct a final review of all expenditures prior to submitting report/reimbursement requests. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative agrees with the finding and has put together a corrective action plan that is included in this report.
Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative acknowledges the finding and recommendation. Charging of unallowable costs and activities occurred due to a staff error and the final review of all expenditures prior to submitting report/reimbursement requests did not identify and correct this issue as it was included as part of payroll. Management will continue to strengthen financial oversight to prevent similar errors in the future. Since the audit finding, management has engaged a CPA firm with expertise in federal grants to provide bookkeeping and CPA services. This firm is well-versed in federal grant regulations and would have identified the AmeriCorps Education Award charge as unallowable before submission. Additionally, management has taken proactive measures to cross-train staff on this error, ensuring that multiple team members are aware of the restrictions on charging such costs to the grant. This training ensures that, should a similar unusual circumstance arise in the future, staff will recognize the issue and flag it before submission. Moving forward, Alpine Achievers Initiative will implement enhanced review processes to verify that all expenditures align with the Uniform Guidance and grant guidelines before reimbursement requests are submitted. Contact and Completion Date: Megan Strauss (megan@alpineachievers.org) is the primary contact, and the Executive Director at Alpine Achievers Initiative The correction action is expected to be resolved before the end of the next fiscal year-end of July 31, 2025.
FAC accepted this audit on April 30, 2024 — management decision was due October 30, 2024.
FAC accepted this audit on May 2, 2023 — management decision was due November 2, 2023.
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