Alternative Supports Inc.

This is a state performance audit of Alternative Supports Inc., a nonprofit human-services agency in Waltham.

“I am pleased to provide this performance audit of Alternative Supports Inc.”

The audit was done to see whether Alternative Supports followed the rules tied to its state contracts.

“The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Alternative Supports complied with laws, regulations, and contract requirements pertinent to its state contracts.”

The agency serves people with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and psychiatric conditions, so oversight helps confirm public money is being handled properly.

“Alternative Supports is a human-services agency located in Waltham, Massachusetts, that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and psychiatric conditions.”

As a taxpayer or resident, this tells you the auditor found the agency’s reviewed spending, contract handling, board oversight, and client fund controls acceptable.

“Were expenses that Alternative Supports charged against its state contracts reasonable and allowable?”

For the areas the audit examined, the auditor concluded Alternative Supports met the audit objectives.

“For the reviewed areas related to our audit objectives, we did not identify any significant deficiencies warranting attention by those responsible for governance.”

The report was shared with Alternative Supports leadership for review and comment after the audit work ended.

“At the conclusion of our audit fieldwork, we provided a copy of our draft audit report to Alternative Supports’ executive director and the chair of its board of directors for review and comment.”

The audit covered nearly three years, from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014, and reviewed key areas tied to state-funded services.

“This report details the audit objectives, scope, and methodology for the audit period, July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.”