Audit 16204

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$975,445
Findings
4
Programs
3
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
12126 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
12127 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
588568 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I
588569 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $674,275 Yes 1
10.569 Emergency Food Assistance Program (food Commodities) $4,590 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3,400 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
CRV9D32LPD64 Jason MacK Auditee
5076258688 Lindsay Tweeten 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Inc. under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, functional expenses, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: NOTE 3 SUBRECIPIENT PAYMENTS, NONCASH ASSISTANCE, INSURANCE, AND LOANS 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The purpose of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is to present a summary of Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Inc.s federal grant activity. Committee Against Domestic Abuse, Inc. did not provide any federal awards to subrecipients for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Finding Details

2022 ? 001: Procurement Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Crime Victim Services Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs Pass-Through Number(s): A-CVS-2020-CADA-00030 Award Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR section 200.318(a) - The non-Federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of this section, for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The non-Federal entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Condition: The Organization's procurement policy is limited in terms of documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Questioned costs: None Context: We noted the Organization?s current policy states ?expenditures in excess of $5,000 for the purchase of a single item is required to have bids from three suppliers if possible.? However, the federal guidelines have increased those same thresholds to $10,000 for quotations and $250,000 for sealed bids. The policy is silent as to when sealed bids are required. Cause: The process of ensuring grant requirements are understood. Effect: Procurement transactions may be not be compliant with Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization update the purchasing section of its current Fiscal Policies and Procedures manual. The updated procedures should at a minimum address general procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 001: Procurement Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Crime Victim Services Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs Pass-Through Number(s): A-CVS-2020-CADA-00030 Award Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR section 200.318(a) - The non-Federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of this section, for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The non-Federal entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Condition: The Organization's procurement policy is limited in terms of documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Questioned costs: None Context: We noted the Organization?s current policy states ?expenditures in excess of $5,000 for the purchase of a single item is required to have bids from three suppliers if possible.? However, the federal guidelines have increased those same thresholds to $10,000 for quotations and $250,000 for sealed bids. The policy is silent as to when sealed bids are required. Cause: The process of ensuring grant requirements are understood. Effect: Procurement transactions may be not be compliant with Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization update the purchasing section of its current Fiscal Policies and Procedures manual. The updated procedures should at a minimum address general procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 001: Procurement Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Crime Victim Services Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs Pass-Through Number(s): A-CVS-2020-CADA-00030 Award Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR section 200.318(a) - The non-Federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of this section, for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The non-Federal entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Condition: The Organization's procurement policy is limited in terms of documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Questioned costs: None Context: We noted the Organization?s current policy states ?expenditures in excess of $5,000 for the purchase of a single item is required to have bids from three suppliers if possible.? However, the federal guidelines have increased those same thresholds to $10,000 for quotations and $250,000 for sealed bids. The policy is silent as to when sealed bids are required. Cause: The process of ensuring grant requirements are understood. Effect: Procurement transactions may be not be compliant with Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization update the purchasing section of its current Fiscal Policies and Procedures manual. The updated procedures should at a minimum address general procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 001: Procurement Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Crime Victim Services Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs Pass-Through Number(s): A-CVS-2020-CADA-00030 Award Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR section 200.318(a) - The non-Federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures, consistent with State, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of this section, for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The non-Federal entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Condition: The Organization's procurement policy is limited in terms of documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Questioned costs: None Context: We noted the Organization?s current policy states ?expenditures in excess of $5,000 for the purchase of a single item is required to have bids from three suppliers if possible.? However, the federal guidelines have increased those same thresholds to $10,000 for quotations and $250,000 for sealed bids. The policy is silent as to when sealed bids are required. Cause: The process of ensuring grant requirements are understood. Effect: Procurement transactions may be not be compliant with Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization update the purchasing section of its current Fiscal Policies and Procedures manual. The updated procedures should at a minimum address general procurement standards. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.