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Grant Audit Resource Center

Does Your For-Profit Entity Need a Grant Audit?

If you have received federal funds, then you may. As federal grant programs have increased in both number and complexity in recent years and related scrutiny has intensified, so has the need for transparency and accountability to ensure organizations use grant funds appropriately. As with other types of financial audits, grant audits, also known as compliance or program-specific audits, not only help ensure compliance and mitigate risk, but they are also critical to instilling stakeholder confidence and protecting your company’s reputation. Entities that have received federal grant funding may be required to have a grant audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (the Yellow Book). Preparation beforehand and an audit team experienced in grant audits will be key to an efficient process and minimal disruption to your company.

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Additional Cohen & Co Insights 

  • A Primer on How to Account for Your Grant Expenditures (7/29/24)
  • 6 Ways to Be Prepared for Your Federal Grant Audit (7/11/24)
  • Your For-Profit Organization Received a Federal Grant – Now What? (6/25/24)
  • What is a Grant Audit and Why Does My Organization Need One? (5/30/24)

Our Grant Audit Services

  • Preaudit review of internal controls over applicable compliance requirements, with recommendations for best practices
  • Performance of the grant audit in accordance with the specific grant requirements and the Yellow Book
  • Preparation of the grant audit report and presentation to management and other stakeholders, as requested

Technical Resources 

  • Audit requirement in the Code of Federal Regulations
  • Assistance Listing Number information (formerly CFDA Number)

Common Agencies under which Compliance Audits are Performed

  • Department of Health & Human Services - Commercial (For-Profit) Organization Audits FAQs 
  • National Institutes of Health Grants Policy Statement
  • Department of Energy 
    • Audits of For-Profit Recipients FAQ
    • Recipient-Initiated Audit Guidance


Note: Cohen & Co is not rendering legal, accounting or other professional advice. Information contained on this page and in related posts is considered accurate as of the date of publishing. Any action taken based on information presented should be taken only after a detailed review of the specific facts, circumstances and current law with your professional advisers.

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Grant Audit Team

Contact one of our grant audit leaders below for more information.

Marie Brilmyer, CPA, MAcc

Partner, Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC
Partner, Cohen & Company, Ltd.
mbrilmyer@cohenco.com
330.255.4348

Tina Dzik, CPA, MBA

Partner, Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC
Partner, Cohen & Company, Ltd.
tdzik@cohenco.com
216.774.1125

Sean Kilcher, CPA

Senior Manager, Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC
skilcher@cohenco.com
216.774.1203
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