Uniform Guidance, Uncommon Challenges: Navigating Single Audits in a New Era
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Research Administration
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Salon F |
Overview
Salon F
Details
As CSU auxiliary organizations navigate increased scrutiny and evolving federal compliance standards, single audits under the Uniform Guidance present both risk and opportunity. This session explores innovative, actionable strategies to strengthen compliance with federal grant requirements—through the lens of sponsored projects most common to auxiliaries. We’ll highlight key risk areas, share real-world audit findings, and provide tools for audit readiness. Designed with interactivity in mind, this session will engage participants in evaluating their own practices and identifying next steps toward stronger audit outcomes.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand how Uniform Guidance applies to auxiliary-sponsored projects and when single audits are triggered.
• Identify high-risk areas in federal compliance such as procurement, subrecipient monitoring, and time & effort reporting.
• Apply audit-readiness techniques to strengthen internal controls and documentation practices.
• Engage in practical evaluation of their own organization’s vulnerabilities through case-based scenarios.
Speaker
Bobby Lacour
Partner
Aldrich CPAS + Advisors LLP
Uniform Guidance, Uncommon Challenges: Navigating Single Audits in a New Era
Biography
Bobby joined Aldrich in 2005 and has two decades of experience in public accounting. As partner, he specializes in providing financial services to not-for-profit, manufacturing, and other private entities. He has worked with the CSU system his entire career that currently spans 5 campuses and 15 auxiliary organizations. Bobby has been a sponsor, presenter, and active participant in all the AOA annual conference since inception. He also has extensive experience with internal control and operations analysis. Bobby currently works with and is a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Finance Committee Chair for Serving Seniors. Bobby graduated from the University of San Diego with an undergraduate degree in accounting with an emphasis in supply chain management and a Master of Accountancy.
Andy Maffia
Partner
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Uniform Guidance, Uncommon Challenges: Navigating Single Audits in a New Era
Abstract
As CSU auxiliary organizations navigate increased scrutiny and evolving federal compliance standards, single audits under the Uniform Guidance present both risk and opportunity. This session explores innovative, actionable strategies to strengthen compliance with federal grant requirements—through the lens of sponsored projects most common to auxiliaries. We’ll highlight key risk areas, share real-world audit findings, and provide tools for audit readiness. Designed with interactivity in mind, this session will engage participants in evaluating their own practices and identifying next steps toward stronger audit outcomes.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand how Uniform Guidance applies to auxiliary-sponsored projects and when single audits are triggered.
• Identify high-risk areas in federal compliance such as procurement, subrecipient monitoring, and time & effort reporting.
• Apply audit-readiness techniques to strengthen internal controls and documentation practices.
• Engage in practical evaluation of their own organization’s vulnerabilities through case-based scenarios.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand how Uniform Guidance applies to auxiliary-sponsored projects and when single audits are triggered.
• Identify high-risk areas in federal compliance such as procurement, subrecipient monitoring, and time & effort reporting.
• Apply audit-readiness techniques to strengthen internal controls and documentation practices.
• Engage in practical evaluation of their own organization’s vulnerabilities through case-based scenarios.
Biography
Andy joined Aldrich in 2002 and specializes in audits of Nonprofit organizations subject to government auditing standards, including single audits under the Uniform Guidance. Over his time in public accounting, Andy has served hundreds of nonprofits at all levels as an associate thought partner. Andy is the lead partner on audits for 14 auxiliary organizations and has been working with the CSU system for over 18 years. He is on the audit committee for the City of San Diego, an elected position with a term expiring January 2029. Andy currently serves on the executive, audit, and finance committees of several local large nonprofit organizations.
