Audit 15012

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$2.49M
Findings
12
Programs
9
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-02-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
11225 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - P
11226 2022-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
11227 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - P
11228 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L
11229 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - P
11230 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L
587667 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - P
587668 2022-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
587669 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - P
587670 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L
587671 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - P
587672 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
HV6KN9NW1NJ2 Paul Rivera Auditee
9153524576 Melisa Guevara Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 3- Contigencies Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of A.Y.U.D.A., Inc. (a nonprofit organization) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirement for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has not elected to use the 10% percent de minimums indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization had in effect for the fiscal year December 31, 2022, the following insurance coverage: General Liability $2,000,000, Bond $100,000 and Errors and Omissions $1,000,000

Finding Details

Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan. Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-002 Current Year Findings Criteria: In accordance with 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200.512, the Organization must submit its single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) no later than 30 days after the date of its audited financial statements or 9 months after the fiscal year end, whichever occurs earlier. Condition and Context: The federal reporting deadline for the Organization’s December 31, 2022 reporting package was September 30, 2023; however, the organization did not issue its single audit reporting package until December 2023. Effect: Late filing has resulted in noncompliance with timely submission of financial information to grantor agencies. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate procedures to ensure a timely filing process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after fiscal-year end. Recommendation: The organization should improve its financial reporting process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after the fiscal year end. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan. Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-002 Current Year Findings Criteria: In accordance with 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200.512, the Organization must submit its single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) no later than 30 days after the date of its audited financial statements or 9 months after the fiscal year end, whichever occurs earlier. Condition and Context: The federal reporting deadline for the Organization’s December 31, 2022 reporting package was September 30, 2023; however, the organization did not issue its single audit reporting package until December 2023. Effect: Late filing has resulted in noncompliance with timely submission of financial information to grantor agencies. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate procedures to ensure a timely filing process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after fiscal-year end. Recommendation: The organization should improve its financial reporting process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after the fiscal year end. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan. Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-002 Current Year Findings Criteria: In accordance with 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200.512, the Organization must submit its single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) no later than 30 days after the date of its audited financial statements or 9 months after the fiscal year end, whichever occurs earlier. Condition and Context: The federal reporting deadline for the Organization’s December 31, 2022 reporting package was September 30, 2023; however, the organization did not issue its single audit reporting package until December 2023. Effect: Late filing has resulted in noncompliance with timely submission of financial information to grantor agencies. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate procedures to ensure a timely filing process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after fiscal-year end. Recommendation: The organization should improve its financial reporting process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after the fiscal year end. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan. Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-002 Current Year Findings Criteria: In accordance with 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200.512, the Organization must submit its single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) no later than 30 days after the date of its audited financial statements or 9 months after the fiscal year end, whichever occurs earlier. Condition and Context: The federal reporting deadline for the Organization’s December 31, 2022 reporting package was September 30, 2023; however, the organization did not issue its single audit reporting package until December 2023. Effect: Late filing has resulted in noncompliance with timely submission of financial information to grantor agencies. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate procedures to ensure a timely filing process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after fiscal-year end. Recommendation: The organization should improve its financial reporting process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after the fiscal year end. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan. Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-002 Current Year Findings Criteria: In accordance with 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200.512, the Organization must submit its single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) no later than 30 days after the date of its audited financial statements or 9 months after the fiscal year end, whichever occurs earlier. Condition and Context: The federal reporting deadline for the Organization’s December 31, 2022 reporting package was September 30, 2023; however, the organization did not issue its single audit reporting package until December 2023. Effect: Late filing has resulted in noncompliance with timely submission of financial information to grantor agencies. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate procedures to ensure a timely filing process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after fiscal-year end. Recommendation: The organization should improve its financial reporting process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after the fiscal year end. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan. Reference Number: 2022-001 Filing and Payment of Payroll Taxes (Material Weakness) Criteria: AYUDA is required to maintain internal controls over timely payment of payroll taxes financial reporting to provide a high level of assurance that the financial records are recorded properly, and that adequate documentation is maintained to support all transactions recorded. All accounts related to payroll should be reconciled monthly to ensure accuracy and support should be maintained for all transactions. The Internal Revenue Code requires that filing be done timely and accurately. Furthermore, it requires payroll taxes to be paid and 941’s accurately filed and reconcile to quarterly wages. Condition and Context: Payroll-related accounts were being reconciled however, timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes were not deposited with the U.S. Treasury. Effect: Lack of Timely Payment has resulted in noncompliance with timely and accurate submission of required payroll taxes. AYUDA operated with inadequate controls over timely payment of payroll taxes which can result in significant penalties being incurred. Cause: The Organization does not have adequate procedures to ensure timely payment of payroll taxes due. Recommendation: The Organization should improve its internal controls to ensure that their payroll taxes are paid as they are due within the required period. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2022-002 Current Year Findings Criteria: In accordance with 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 200.512, the Organization must submit its single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) no later than 30 days after the date of its audited financial statements or 9 months after the fiscal year end, whichever occurs earlier. Condition and Context: The federal reporting deadline for the Organization’s December 31, 2022 reporting package was September 30, 2023; however, the organization did not issue its single audit reporting package until December 2023. Effect: Late filing has resulted in noncompliance with timely submission of financial information to grantor agencies. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate procedures to ensure a timely filing process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after fiscal-year end. Recommendation: The organization should improve its financial reporting process so that it can submit its single audit reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after the fiscal year end. Management Response: Refer to corrective action plan.