Audit & Attestation Services in Baltimore, MD
Quick answer
Baltimore nonprofits follow Maryland’s thresholds — a CPA audit at $1,000,000+ and a review at $400,000–$999,999 of charitable contributions (effective July 1, 2026). Housing, community-development and health organizations often add federal Single Audits and HUD or LIHTC compliance. Your Virtual CPA performs these audits.
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Which rules decide whether you need an audit in Baltimore, MD?
Start here before you request proposals — the answer determines whether you need an audit, a review, or a compilation.
Maryland charitable registration — audit and review thresholds
Md. Code, Bus. Reg. § 6-402 (as amended by 2026 Md. Laws ch. 394, effective July 1, 2026): audit at $1,000,000+ and review at $400,000–$999,999 of gross income from charitable contributions; government grants excluded.
Maryland nonprofit audit requirementsFederal Single Audit — $1,000,000 in federal expenditures
Any nonprofit, school, or local government that expends $1,000,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year beginning on or after October 1, 2024 needs a Single Audit under 2 CFR 200.501 ($750,000 for earlier fiscal years). The reporting package is due to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 days after the auditor’s report or nine months after year-end.
Single Audit checkerHUD and affordable-housing compliance
Community-development corporations and housing providers funded through HUD programs or low-income housing tax credits face program-specific audit and compliance reporting alongside the financial statement audit.
Housing / HUD auditsCity and foundation grants
Baltimore City agency awards and local foundation grants commonly require audited or reviewed financial statements as a condition of funding.
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Who we audit in Baltimore, MD
Community development & housing
CDCs and housing nonprofits need Single Audits, HUD reporting, and LIHTC compliance support.
Health & human-services nonprofits
Organizations affiliated with the city’s hospital and university ecosystem often manage federal health grants.
Churches & faith-based organizations
Congregations and faith-based charities seek audits for lenders, denominations, and donor confidence.
Labor organizations
Unions and their benefit plans need audits that support Department of Labor reporting and member trust.
Communities covered
All engagements are delivered virtually through electronic document exchange, direct confirmations, and video meetings with management and your board or audit committee.
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