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Single Audit

Single Audit, previously known as the OMB Circular A-133 audit, is an organization-wide financial statement and federal awards’ audit of a non-federal entity that expends $750,000 or more in federal funds in one year. It is intended to provide assurance to the Federal Government that a non-federal entity has adequate internal controls in place, and is generally in compliance with program requirements. Non-federal entities typically include states, local governments, Indian tribes, universities, and non-profit organizations.

The Single Audit test model examines non-federal entity post-award reporting requirements under the Single Audit Act. These requirements may be facilitated by a more streamlined approach for SF-SAC/SEFA reporting.

Hypothesis: If non-federal entities do not have to report the same information on duplicative forms (i.e. SEFA vs. SF-SAC), then non-federal entity burden will be reduced.

Test: Provide non-federal entities with the draft 2016 expanded Single Audit Concept Form (SF-SAC only), and collect participant feedback on a more streamlined approach for SF-SAC/SEFA reporting.

Discussion: Present the draft expanded Single Audit form and allow participants to comment upon the SF-SAC changes in a live setting.

Why is this important?

  • Eliminates unnecessary duplication in audit and financial reporting (i.e. SEFA vs. SF-SAC).
  • Reduces compliance costs for non-federal entities.
  • Uses stakeholder feedback to inform changes.
  • Builds on the concept of developing a central location for non-federal entities  to submit all information electronically.

Also see:

  • Section 5 Grants Pilot
  • Common Data Element Repository (CDER) Library
  • Consolidated Federal Financial Reporting (FFR)
  • Notice of Award – Proof Concept (NOA-POC)
  • Learn Grants
Content created by DATA Act Program Management Office (DAP)
Content last reviewed April 25, 2016
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