Audit 14216

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$2.08M
Findings
32
Programs
4
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-01-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
10513 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
10514 2022-002 - Yes L
10515 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
10516 2022-004 Material Weakness - L
10517 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
10518 2022-002 - Yes L
10519 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
10520 2022-004 Material Weakness - L
10521 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
10522 2022-002 - Yes L
10523 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
10524 2022-004 Material Weakness - L
10525 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
10526 2022-002 - Yes L
10527 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
10528 2022-004 Material Weakness - L
586955 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
586956 2022-002 - Yes L
586957 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
586958 2022-004 Material Weakness - L
586959 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
586960 2022-002 - Yes L
586961 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
586962 2022-004 Material Weakness - L
586963 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
586964 2022-002 - Yes L
586965 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
586966 2022-004 Material Weakness - L
586967 2022-001 Material Weakness - AB
586968 2022-002 - Yes L
586969 2022-003 Material Weakness - N
586970 2022-004 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $122,957 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $114,713 - 0
93.600 Head Start $79,160 Yes 4
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $1,288 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JA6MVA9E4SR3 Cheryl Finch Auditee
7572299332 Leslie Roberts Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. The Agency has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed in the Uniform Guidance. Property and equipment acquired with Head Start funds in excess of $5,000 are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives in accordance with GAAP. Such costs are recorded as expenditures on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards when acquired, in accordance with Federal regulation 2 CFR 225, Appendix B(15)(b)(4). During 2022, there was one asset capitalized for the GAAP financial statements and included in federal expenditures on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented on an accrual basis of accounting consistent with the basis of accounting used by the Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency, Inc. The schedule includes all known federal funds expended by the Agency for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost of Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in or used in the presentation of the basic financial statements.
Title: Note 3 - Subrecipient Payments Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. The Agency has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed in the Uniform Guidance. Property and equipment acquired with Head Start funds in excess of $5,000 are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives in accordance with GAAP. Such costs are recorded as expenditures on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards when acquired, in accordance with Federal regulation 2 CFR 225, Appendix B(15)(b)(4). During 2022, there was one asset capitalized for the GAAP financial statements and included in federal expenditures on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. None of the expenditures reported on the schedule were passed through to subrecipients.

Finding Details

Criteria: All expenditures charged to the grant should be reviewed and approved. Condition: Expenditures charged to the Head Start grant were not appropriately reviewed and approved. Cause: The Agency’s staff did not follow the procedures put in place over review and approval of expenditures charged to the grant. Effect: There is potential for expenditures that are not allowed to be charged to the grant. Questioned Cost Amount: Total questioned costs were $10,447. Perspective Information: Seven out of the total forty expenses tested did not contain evidence of review or approval. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that all expenditures charged to the grant be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer and that such review and approval be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: These reports should be completed and filed in a timely manner by the Agency (by October 31, 2022 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022). Condition: It was noted that the Forms SF-425 and SF-429 were not filed in a timely manner. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the forms and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. There were also delays with the new staff within the accounting department obtaining access to the necessary systems to submit the reports. Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the grant’s reporting requirements. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: All of the reports required to be filed for the grant were tested and none were submitted timely. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the reports be completed and submitted prior to or by the October 31st deadline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: Monthly financial reporting information should be shared with the Board of Directors in a timely manner. Condition: Monthly financial reports were not provided to the Board for the period of April to June 2022. Cause: The delay in the financial reports to the Board was due to turnover in key management positions, including within the accounting department. Effect: During this period, internal financial information was not reviewed or approved by the Board timely. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: Three out of twelve months of financial reports were not provided to the Board during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 or soon thereafter. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement controls to ensure that financial reports are provided to the Board in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: The SF-429 Form should be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Condition: The SF-429 Form was reviewed and approved by the individual who prepared the report. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the form and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. Effect: There is potential that the report submitted was incorrect. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: This report, which is required to be filed for the grant, was tested and not reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implements controls to ensure that reports are reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: All expenditures charged to the grant should be reviewed and approved. Condition: Expenditures charged to the Head Start grant were not appropriately reviewed and approved. Cause: The Agency’s staff did not follow the procedures put in place over review and approval of expenditures charged to the grant. Effect: There is potential for expenditures that are not allowed to be charged to the grant. Questioned Cost Amount: Total questioned costs were $10,447. Perspective Information: Seven out of the total forty expenses tested did not contain evidence of review or approval. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that all expenditures charged to the grant be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer and that such review and approval be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: These reports should be completed and filed in a timely manner by the Agency (by October 31, 2022 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022). Condition: It was noted that the Forms SF-425 and SF-429 were not filed in a timely manner. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the forms and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. There were also delays with the new staff within the accounting department obtaining access to the necessary systems to submit the reports. Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the grant’s reporting requirements. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: All of the reports required to be filed for the grant were tested and none were submitted timely. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the reports be completed and submitted prior to or by the October 31st deadline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: Monthly financial reporting information should be shared with the Board of Directors in a timely manner. Condition: Monthly financial reports were not provided to the Board for the period of April to June 2022. Cause: The delay in the financial reports to the Board was due to turnover in key management positions, including within the accounting department. Effect: During this period, internal financial information was not reviewed or approved by the Board timely. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: Three out of twelve months of financial reports were not provided to the Board during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 or soon thereafter. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement controls to ensure that financial reports are provided to the Board in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: The SF-429 Form should be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Condition: The SF-429 Form was reviewed and approved by the individual who prepared the report. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the form and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. Effect: There is potential that the report submitted was incorrect. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: This report, which is required to be filed for the grant, was tested and not reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implements controls to ensure that reports are reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: All expenditures charged to the grant should be reviewed and approved. Condition: Expenditures charged to the Head Start grant were not appropriately reviewed and approved. Cause: The Agency’s staff did not follow the procedures put in place over review and approval of expenditures charged to the grant. Effect: There is potential for expenditures that are not allowed to be charged to the grant. Questioned Cost Amount: Total questioned costs were $10,447. Perspective Information: Seven out of the total forty expenses tested did not contain evidence of review or approval. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that all expenditures charged to the grant be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer and that such review and approval be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: These reports should be completed and filed in a timely manner by the Agency (by October 31, 2022 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022). Condition: It was noted that the Forms SF-425 and SF-429 were not filed in a timely manner. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the forms and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. There were also delays with the new staff within the accounting department obtaining access to the necessary systems to submit the reports. Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the grant’s reporting requirements. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: All of the reports required to be filed for the grant were tested and none were submitted timely. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the reports be completed and submitted prior to or by the October 31st deadline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: Monthly financial reporting information should be shared with the Board of Directors in a timely manner. Condition: Monthly financial reports were not provided to the Board for the period of April to June 2022. Cause: The delay in the financial reports to the Board was due to turnover in key management positions, including within the accounting department. Effect: During this period, internal financial information was not reviewed or approved by the Board timely. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: Three out of twelve months of financial reports were not provided to the Board during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 or soon thereafter. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement controls to ensure that financial reports are provided to the Board in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: The SF-429 Form should be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Condition: The SF-429 Form was reviewed and approved by the individual who prepared the report. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the form and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. Effect: There is potential that the report submitted was incorrect. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: This report, which is required to be filed for the grant, was tested and not reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implements controls to ensure that reports are reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: All expenditures charged to the grant should be reviewed and approved. Condition: Expenditures charged to the Head Start grant were not appropriately reviewed and approved. Cause: The Agency’s staff did not follow the procedures put in place over review and approval of expenditures charged to the grant. Effect: There is potential for expenditures that are not allowed to be charged to the grant. Questioned Cost Amount: Total questioned costs were $10,447. Perspective Information: Seven out of the total forty expenses tested did not contain evidence of review or approval. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that all expenditures charged to the grant be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer and that such review and approval be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: These reports should be completed and filed in a timely manner by the Agency (by October 31, 2022 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022). Condition: It was noted that the Forms SF-425 and SF-429 were not filed in a timely manner. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the forms and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. There were also delays with the new staff within the accounting department obtaining access to the necessary systems to submit the reports. Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the grant’s reporting requirements. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: All of the reports required to be filed for the grant were tested and none were submitted timely. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the reports be completed and submitted prior to or by the October 31st deadline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: Monthly financial reporting information should be shared with the Board of Directors in a timely manner. Condition: Monthly financial reports were not provided to the Board for the period of April to June 2022. Cause: The delay in the financial reports to the Board was due to turnover in key management positions, including within the accounting department. Effect: During this period, internal financial information was not reviewed or approved by the Board timely. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: Three out of twelve months of financial reports were not provided to the Board during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 or soon thereafter. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement controls to ensure that financial reports are provided to the Board in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: The SF-429 Form should be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Condition: The SF-429 Form was reviewed and approved by the individual who prepared the report. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the form and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. Effect: There is potential that the report submitted was incorrect. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: This report, which is required to be filed for the grant, was tested and not reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implements controls to ensure that reports are reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: All expenditures charged to the grant should be reviewed and approved. Condition: Expenditures charged to the Head Start grant were not appropriately reviewed and approved. Cause: The Agency’s staff did not follow the procedures put in place over review and approval of expenditures charged to the grant. Effect: There is potential for expenditures that are not allowed to be charged to the grant. Questioned Cost Amount: Total questioned costs were $10,447. Perspective Information: Seven out of the total forty expenses tested did not contain evidence of review or approval. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that all expenditures charged to the grant be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer and that such review and approval be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: These reports should be completed and filed in a timely manner by the Agency (by October 31, 2022 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022). Condition: It was noted that the Forms SF-425 and SF-429 were not filed in a timely manner. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the forms and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. There were also delays with the new staff within the accounting department obtaining access to the necessary systems to submit the reports. Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the grant’s reporting requirements. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: All of the reports required to be filed for the grant were tested and none were submitted timely. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the reports be completed and submitted prior to or by the October 31st deadline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: Monthly financial reporting information should be shared with the Board of Directors in a timely manner. Condition: Monthly financial reports were not provided to the Board for the period of April to June 2022. Cause: The delay in the financial reports to the Board was due to turnover in key management positions, including within the accounting department. Effect: During this period, internal financial information was not reviewed or approved by the Board timely. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: Three out of twelve months of financial reports were not provided to the Board during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 or soon thereafter. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement controls to ensure that financial reports are provided to the Board in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: The SF-429 Form should be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Condition: The SF-429 Form was reviewed and approved by the individual who prepared the report. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the form and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. Effect: There is potential that the report submitted was incorrect. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: This report, which is required to be filed for the grant, was tested and not reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implements controls to ensure that reports are reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: All expenditures charged to the grant should be reviewed and approved. Condition: Expenditures charged to the Head Start grant were not appropriately reviewed and approved. Cause: The Agency’s staff did not follow the procedures put in place over review and approval of expenditures charged to the grant. Effect: There is potential for expenditures that are not allowed to be charged to the grant. Questioned Cost Amount: Total questioned costs were $10,447. Perspective Information: Seven out of the total forty expenses tested did not contain evidence of review or approval. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that all expenditures charged to the grant be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer and that such review and approval be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: These reports should be completed and filed in a timely manner by the Agency (by October 31, 2022 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022). Condition: It was noted that the Forms SF-425 and SF-429 were not filed in a timely manner. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the forms and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. There were also delays with the new staff within the accounting department obtaining access to the necessary systems to submit the reports. Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the grant’s reporting requirements. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: All of the reports required to be filed for the grant were tested and none were submitted timely. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the reports be completed and submitted prior to or by the October 31st deadline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: Monthly financial reporting information should be shared with the Board of Directors in a timely manner. Condition: Monthly financial reports were not provided to the Board for the period of April to June 2022. Cause: The delay in the financial reports to the Board was due to turnover in key management positions, including within the accounting department. Effect: During this period, internal financial information was not reviewed or approved by the Board timely. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: Three out of twelve months of financial reports were not provided to the Board during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 or soon thereafter. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement controls to ensure that financial reports are provided to the Board in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: The SF-429 Form should be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Condition: The SF-429 Form was reviewed and approved by the individual who prepared the report. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the form and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. Effect: There is potential that the report submitted was incorrect. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: This report, which is required to be filed for the grant, was tested and not reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implements controls to ensure that reports are reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: All expenditures charged to the grant should be reviewed and approved. Condition: Expenditures charged to the Head Start grant were not appropriately reviewed and approved. Cause: The Agency’s staff did not follow the procedures put in place over review and approval of expenditures charged to the grant. Effect: There is potential for expenditures that are not allowed to be charged to the grant. Questioned Cost Amount: Total questioned costs were $10,447. Perspective Information: Seven out of the total forty expenses tested did not contain evidence of review or approval. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that all expenditures charged to the grant be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer and that such review and approval be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: These reports should be completed and filed in a timely manner by the Agency (by October 31, 2022 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022). Condition: It was noted that the Forms SF-425 and SF-429 were not filed in a timely manner. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the forms and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. There were also delays with the new staff within the accounting department obtaining access to the necessary systems to submit the reports. Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the grant’s reporting requirements. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: All of the reports required to be filed for the grant were tested and none were submitted timely. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the reports be completed and submitted prior to or by the October 31st deadline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: Monthly financial reporting information should be shared with the Board of Directors in a timely manner. Condition: Monthly financial reports were not provided to the Board for the period of April to June 2022. Cause: The delay in the financial reports to the Board was due to turnover in key management positions, including within the accounting department. Effect: During this period, internal financial information was not reviewed or approved by the Board timely. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: Three out of twelve months of financial reports were not provided to the Board during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 or soon thereafter. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement controls to ensure that financial reports are provided to the Board in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: The SF-429 Form should be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Condition: The SF-429 Form was reviewed and approved by the individual who prepared the report. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the form and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. Effect: There is potential that the report submitted was incorrect. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: This report, which is required to be filed for the grant, was tested and not reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implements controls to ensure that reports are reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: All expenditures charged to the grant should be reviewed and approved. Condition: Expenditures charged to the Head Start grant were not appropriately reviewed and approved. Cause: The Agency’s staff did not follow the procedures put in place over review and approval of expenditures charged to the grant. Effect: There is potential for expenditures that are not allowed to be charged to the grant. Questioned Cost Amount: Total questioned costs were $10,447. Perspective Information: Seven out of the total forty expenses tested did not contain evidence of review or approval. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that all expenditures charged to the grant be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer and that such review and approval be formally documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: These reports should be completed and filed in a timely manner by the Agency (by October 31, 2022 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022). Condition: It was noted that the Forms SF-425 and SF-429 were not filed in a timely manner. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the forms and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. There were also delays with the new staff within the accounting department obtaining access to the necessary systems to submit the reports. Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the grant’s reporting requirements. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: All of the reports required to be filed for the grant were tested and none were submitted timely. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the reports be completed and submitted prior to or by the October 31st deadline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: Monthly financial reporting information should be shared with the Board of Directors in a timely manner. Condition: Monthly financial reports were not provided to the Board for the period of April to June 2022. Cause: The delay in the financial reports to the Board was due to turnover in key management positions, including within the accounting department. Effect: During this period, internal financial information was not reviewed or approved by the Board timely. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: Three out of twelve months of financial reports were not provided to the Board during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 or soon thereafter. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement controls to ensure that financial reports are provided to the Board in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.
Criteria: The SF-429 Form should be reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Condition: The SF-429 Form was reviewed and approved by the individual who prepared the report. Cause: The former Chief Executive Officer/President left the Agency prior to the completion and submission of the form and there was subsequently turnover in the accounting department. Effect: There is potential that the report submitted was incorrect. Questioned Cost Amount: None noted. Perspective Information: This report, which is required to be filed for the grant, was tested and not reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implements controls to ensure that reports are reviewed and approved by someone other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Agency agrees with this finding. See auditee’s corrective action plan.