Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance
By Charles Hall | Accounting and Auditing , Local Governments
Recently I listened to the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC) webcast titled: Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards: Auditor Planning Considerations for the New Single Audit Rules.
The presenters, Diane Edelstein, Mandy Nelson, and Mary Foelster, did a great job in providing helpful information. I made a few summary notes that are presented below; the notes are not intended to be comprehensive. The GAQC archived the presentation on their website.
Applicability of Uniform Guidance
Here’s a summary of when the new guidance is applicable.
Type of Entity Effective Date
Federal Agencies Must implement policies and procedures by issuing regulations to be effective December 26, 2014 (accomplished with the issuance of the Joint Interim Final Rule)
Non-federal Entities Implement the new administrative requirements and cost principles for all new Federal awards made after December 26, 2014, and to additional funding related to existing awards ("increments") made after that date
Auditors Audit requirements are effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014 (early implementation not permitted)