EIN: 860766789
UEI: M5YXTL74BDG5
Data as of August 25, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on March 26, 2024. 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 September 26, 2024 (698 days ago).
What is a management decision? →Required language was not included in the construction contracts using laborers and mechanics financed with ESSER funds. ESSER program required all construction contracts to include language in the contracts that all contractors or subcontractors must pay wages that are not less than those established for the locality of the project. Due to oversight of management and the outside accountant this requirement was not noted. Federal ESSER funds were spent on construction that did not include the required language in the contract. Management and the outside accountants should review the terms of the award to ensure all compliance requirements of the award are addressed appropriately. We acknowledge the audit finding regarding non-compliance with the management of our ESSER grant. We understand the importance of following the applicable rules and regulations for the use of federal funds. Current management will proceed with the following to prevent a similar oversight from reoccurring. 1 . Any Griffin Foundation staff who is responsible for the management of Federal funding will complete training focused on the requirements established by the Office of Budget Management (0MB). 2. Management will work with Grants Management staff to obtain training via their document library and/or annual conference. 3. Management will work with contracted accounting service to ensure similar training is received by their staff. 4. The Board of the Griffin Foundation will establish a policy that requires additional documentation and consideration before any future federal funds are used to fund a capital project.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Required language was not included in the construction contracts using laborers and mechanics financed with ESSER funds. ESSER program required all construction contracts to include language in the contracts that all contractors or subcontractors must pay wages that are not less than those established for the locality of the project. Due to oversight of management and the outside accountant this requirement was not noted. Federal ESSER funds were spent on construction that did not include the required language in the contract. Management and the outside accountants should review the terms of the award to ensure all compliance requirements of the award are addressed appropriately. We acknowledge the audit finding regarding non-compliance with the management of our ESSER grant. We understand the importance of following the applicable rules and regulations for the use of federal funds. Current management will proceed with the following to prevent a similar oversight from reoccurring. 1 . Any Griffin Foundation staff who is responsible for the management of Federal funding will complete training focused on the requirements established by the Office of Budget Management (0MB). 2. Management will work with Grants Management staff to obtain training via their document library and/or annual conference. 3. Management will work with contracted accounting service to ensure similar training is received by their staff. 4. The Board of the Griffin Foundation will establish a policy that requires additional documentation and consideration before any future federal funds are used to fund a capital project.
Finding: Required language was not included in the construction contracts using laborers and mechanics financed with ESSER funds. The ESSER program requires all construction contracts to include language in the contracts that all contractors or subcontractors must pay wages that are not less than those established for the locality of the project. Cause: Management and outside accountant were unaware of this requirement when utilizing federal funds for capital projects. Response: We acknowledge the audit finding regarding non-compliance with the management of our ESSER grant. We understand the importance of following the applicable rules and regulations for the use of federal funds. Current management will proceed with the following to prevent a similar oversight from reoccurring. 1. Any Griffin Foundation staff who is responsible for the management of Federal funding will complete training focused on the requirements established by the Office of Budget Management (0MB). 2. Management will work with Grants Management staff to obtain training via their document library and/or annual conference. 3. Management will work with contracted accounting service to ensure similar training is received by their staff. 4. The Board of the Griffin Foundation will establish a policy that requires additional documentation and consideration before any future federal funds are used to fund a capital project. These steps will effectively address the audit finding and strengthen the management of our federal funding.
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