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Version: 1.2.0
Last Updated: 2026-04-18
Status: Active
Module: FA (Finance & Accounting)
Cross-References: Published documentation hub (audited 2026-04-18): Proposed specs to close named gaps in this tracker (from 2026-04-17 deep review):

Overview

This document tracks Finance & Accounting (FA) regulatory compliance: IRS tax reporting, GAAP/FASB ASC 958 nonprofit reporting, OMB Uniform Guidance (grant compliance), and financial internal controls. Status and interim procedures are summarized in the main REGULATORY_COMPLIANCE_TRACKER.md; this document provides detailed requirements and authoritative references.

1. IRS Tax Reporting Compliance

Federal and state tax form generation and filing obligations supported by FA-10 (Tax Reporting & Compliance). FA-10 integrates with HR-07 (Payroll) for W-2 and 941/940 data.

1.1 Information Returns (1099-MISC / 1099-NEC)

RequirementDeadlineSpecStatusNotes
1099-MISC/NEC generation for vendors ≥ $600Jan 31 (filer copy); recipient copy by Jan 31FA-10🟡 Partial (85%)Generate via FA-10; e-file submission deferred.
W-9 collection and TIN validationBefore payment / year-endFA-03, FA-10🟡 PartialVendor TIN stored; validation per FA-10.
IRS e-file (FIRE/IRIS or Publication 1220)Jan 31FA-10⏳ DeferredInterim: file paper or use third-party e-file.

1.2 Wage and Payroll Tax (W-2, 941, 940)

RequirementDeadlineSpecStatusNotes
W-2 to employeesJan 31FA-10, HR-07🟡 PartialGenerate from HR-07 data; distribution tracking in FA-10.
W-2 to SSA (e-file)Jan 31FA-10⏳ DeferredInterim: file via SSA portal or third party.
Form 941 (quarterly federal payroll tax)Last day of month after quarter endFA-10🟡 PartialPrepare from payroll data; e-file deferred.
Form 940 (annual FUTA)Jan 31FA-10🟡 PartialAnnual filing; e-file deferred.
State payroll tax reportsVaries by stateFA-10🟡 PartialMulti-state withholding enhancements deferred.

1.3 Out of Scope (per FA-10)

  • Form 990 (annual information return for nonprofits) — Handled by external CPA. Filing thresholds: Form 990-N (gross receipts ≤ 50K);Form990EZ(receipts<50K); Form 990-EZ (receipts < 200K and assets < 500K);Form990(receipts500K); Form 990 (receipts ≥ 200K or assets ≥ $500K). FA-23 supports functional expense categorization (Program Services, G&A, Fundraising) for 990 input; return preparation remains external.
  • Form 990-T / Arizona Form 99T (unrelated business income) — If unrelated business income is ≥ $1,000, file 990-T (federal) and Arizona Form 99T; out of scope for FA-10; handle externally.
  • Form 1040 / corporate tax returns — Prepared externally.

2. GAAP / FASB ASC 958 Compliance

Nonprofit financial reporting standards. Behavioral health and recovery housing organizations typically report under FASB ASC 958 (Not-for-Profit Entities).

2.1 Financial Statements

RequirementSpecStatusNotes
Statement of Financial Position (balance sheet)FA-23✅ CompliantNet assets with/without donor restrictions per ASC 958.
Statement of Activities (with/without donor restrictions)FA-23✅ CompliantASC 958-aligned presentation.
Statement of Functional ExpensesFA-23✅ CompliantProgram, G&A, Fundraising for Form 990 alignment.
Trial Balance, fund-based reportingFA-07🟡 PlannedCore reporting in place; custom report builder deferred.
Cash flow statement (indirect method)FA-07🟡 PlannedPer FA-07 spec.

2.2 Fund Accounting

RequirementSpecStatusNotes
Fund structure (unrestricted / restricted)FA-01✅ CompliantChart of accounts and fund hierarchy.
Transaction-level fund trackingFA-02✅ CompliantAll GL entries carry fund_id.
Period close and lockFA-02, FA-19✅ CompliantPrevents posting to closed periods.

3. Grant Compliance (OMB Uniform Guidance — 2 CFR 200)

Federal grant recipients must comply with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements). FA-13 (Project Accounting & Grant Tracking) and FA-15 (Cost Allocation & Indirect Cost Rates) provide system support when implemented.

3.1 Allowable Costs and Cost Principles

TopicReferenceSpecStatusNotes
Allowable cost categories (200.420–200.475)2 CFR 200FA-13⏳ Not StartedPolicy enforcement; FA-13 supports project-level tracking.
Indirect cost rates (NICRA, de minimis 10%)2 CFR 200.414FA-15🟡 Partial (90%)IDC pools and allocation; NICRA proposal export deferred.
Time and effort reporting2 CFR 200.430–431FA-13⏳ Not StartedNo dedicated spec; interim manual certification.
Procurement standards2 CFR 200.317–327FA-04✅ CompliantPO approval, 3-way match; competitive bidding deferred.

3.2 Single Audit (2 CFR 200 Subpart F)

RequirementSpecStatusNotes
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)No spec⏳ Not StartedPrepare manually or via external auditor until dedicated spec.
Single Audit (when federal awards > $750K)No spec⏳ Not StartedSupport via data export and audit trail (FA-25 when implemented).

3.3 Federal Financial Report (FFR/SF-425)

Federal grant recipients (e.g. SAMHSA, other federal awardees) must submit the Federal Financial Report (FFR, SF-425) via the Payment Management System (PMS).
RequirementDeadlineSpecStatusNotes
Annual FFR90 days after end of each budget periodFA-13 (data support)⏳ Not StartedNo dedicated FFR spec. FA-13 project/grant data can support FFR preparation.
Final FFR120 days after end of project periodFA-13 (data support)⏳ Not StartedSame as above.
FFR submission via PMSPer award terms⏳ Not StartedSubmit via federal PMS; deadlines may vary by program (e.g. SAMHSA).
Interim: Prepare FFR from grant/project and GL data manually; submit via PMS. Implement FA-13 (Project Accounting & Grant Tracking) to improve data availability for FFR.

3.4 Record retention (2 CFR 200.334)

Recipients and subrecipients must retain federal award records for 3 years from the date of submission of the final financial report (2 CFR 200.334). Records must be retained longer if litigation, claims, or audit findings exist until resolution. Alignment: FA-SECURITY-CONSIDERATIONS.md requires audit logs to be retained for 7 years, which satisfies and exceeds 2 CFR 200.334 for financial and compliance records. No additional tracker row required. Reference: eCFR 2 CFR 200.334 — Retention requirements for records.

3.5 Subrecipient monitoring (pass-through entities)

Under 2 CFR 200.331–200.332, pass-through entities must verify that subrecipients are not excluded (e.g. via SAM.gov), and ensure each subaward is clearly identified and documented (federal award id, subrecipient name/UEI, and other required information).
RequirementSpecStatusNotes
SAM.gov exclusion/debarment verificationNo spec⏳ Not StartedIf org passes federal funds to subrecipients, verify before subaward.
Subaward identification and documentationNo spec⏳ Not StartedDocument subawards with required elements per 2 CFR 200.332.
Interim: If the organization passes federal funds to subrecipients: perform SAM.gov exclusion checks and maintain subaward documentation outside the system until a dedicated spec exists (future FA or GR).

4. Financial Controls & Audit Readiness

Internal controls and audit trail support for external audits and SOX-analogous expectations (segregation of duties, immutable audit trail). State and local — Arizona: Arizona nonprofits must file an Annual Report with the Arizona Corporation Commission by the formation anniversary date (ARS 10-11622). Content includes directors/officers, principal office, activities, certificate of disclosure, and a statement that all corporate income tax returns have been filed. Extension up to 6 months available. No system automation; use org profile/board data. See Authoritative External References: Arizona Corporation Commission, ARS 10-11622.

4.1 Audit Trail and Reporting

RequirementSpecStatusNotes
Append-only general ledger (no destructive updates)FA-02✅ CompliantCorrections via reversing entries.
Journal entry audit trail (who, when, reversal ref)FA-25⏳ Not StartedSpec complete; implementation pending.
Audit log viewer (filterable, searchable)FA-25⏳ Not StartedPhase 1 scope.
Unposted entries reportFA-25⏳ Not StartedDraft JEs with aging.
Segregation of duties reportFA-25⏳ Not StartedPhase 2; identify users who create and approve same type.
Export-to-auditor package (PDF + CSV)FA-25⏳ Not StartedPhase 3.

4.2 Period and Close Controls

RequirementSpecStatusNotes
Fiscal period status (open / soft_close / closed)FA-02, FA-19✅ CompliantPrevents posting to closed periods.
Close checklist and task trackingFA-19✅ CompliantFinancial close management.

4.3 Access and Security


5. Authoritative External References

Use these sources for implementation and spec review. Full table also in root AGENTS.md § Authoritative External References (Finance & Accounting Compliance).
SourceURLUsed By
IRS Publication 1220 (1099 e-file specifications)https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1220.pdfFA-10
IRS Publication 15-T (Federal Income Tax Withholding)https://www.irs.gov/ht/forms-pubs/about-publication-15-tFA-10, HR-07
IRS FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically)https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/filing-information-returns-electronically-fireFA-10
IRS IRIS (E-file Information Returns)https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-information-returns-with-irisFA-10
FASB ASC 958 (Not-for-Profit Entities)https://www.fasb.org/page/PageContent?pageId=/standards/accounting-standards-codification.htmlFA-23, FA-07
OMB 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements)https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200FA-13, FA-15
2 CFR 200.334 (Record retention)https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-D#p-200.334FA-13, grant compliance
Single Audit (2 CFR 200 Subpart F)https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-FFA-13 (future)
SAMHSA Post-Award Reporting (FFR/SF-425)https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grants-management/reporting-requirementsFA-13
IRS Form 990 Instructionshttps://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-990FA-10 (deferred)
Arizona Corporation Commission (Nonprofit)https://azcc.gov/divisions/corporations/FA (general)
Arizona ARS 10-11622 (Annual report)https://www.azleg.gov/ars/10/11622.htmFA (state nonprofit)

Version History

1.1.0 (2026-02-27)

  • Added Federal Financial Report (FFR/SF-425) subsection and tracker row; SAMHSA FFR authoritative reference.
  • Added 2 CFR 200.334 record retention subsection and alignment with 7-year policy.
  • Added subrecipient monitoring (2 CFR 200.331–332) subsection; added pass-through branch to AGENTS.md decision tree.
  • Expanded Arizona ACC annual report in tracker and state/local note; added ARS 10-11622 reference.
  • Expanded Form 990 thresholds (990-N, 990-EZ, 990) and 990-T/AZ 99T in Out of scope.

1.0.0 (2026-02-27)

  • Initial FA financial compliance tracking document
  • IRS tax reporting (1099, W-2, 941, 940) per FA-10
  • GAAP/FASB ASC 958 and fund accounting per FA-01, FA-02, FA-23, FA-07
  • Grant compliance (OMB 2 CFR 200) and Single Audit per FA-13, FA-15
  • Financial controls and audit readiness per FA-25, FA-19
  • Authoritative external references aligned with AGENTS.md

Last Updated: 2026-04-18 Next Review: 2026-05-27