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OMB Circular A-133

Entities that receive federal funds are subject to audit requirements that are commonly referred to as Single Audits. Among other things, the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 are intended to promote sound financial management, including effective internal control, with respect to federal awards administered by state and local governments and not-for-profit organizations. This section includes the following guidance related to these audits:

 


 

Articles About Single Audit Quality


Non-Authoritative Practice Aid: Tips for Getting Through a Quality Control Review
Center Member

Office of Management and Budget requires that cognizant federal agencies for audit (as defined in Circular A-133) shall conduct or obtain quality control reviews of selected single audits. Quality control reviews (QCRs) typically involve an examination of the auditor’s work by a federal Office of Inspector General (OIG). Because of the prevalence of QCRs in the current governmental audit environment, the GAQC Executive Committee is providing member firms with tips on navigating through the QCR process. Learn More>>


Applying the 50%/25% Rule for Selecting Federal Programs to Test
Center Member
This article discusses some common problems that have been encountered when applying the 50%/25% rule to select federal programs to test as major programs in accordance with Section _.520(f) of Circular A133. Learn More>>
Audit Quality Issue: Basis of Accounting
Center Member
This article discusses entities that have been preparing their financial statements on the basis of accounting that is used to report and claim expenditures from the awarding agency (the award basis). Some auditors have been issuing unqualified reports on these financial statements in error. Learn More>>
OMB Circular A-133 2008 Compliance Supplement
This table contains a list of new programs and major changes to programs for OMB Circular A-133 2008 Compliance Supplement. Learn More>>