Audit 2196

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$104.84M
Findings
4
Programs
23
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-11-02
Auditor: Forvis LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1146 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
1147 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - P
577588 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
577589 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
VPWMMPGGPJ74 Todd Bidwell Auditee
4435460289 Tamara Vineyard Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Contingency Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the Federal award activity of Universities Space Research Association (the Organization), under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2022 in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. 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, or cash flows of the Organization. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Organization has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimus cost rate. The grant revenue amounts received and expenses (eligible for reimbursement) are subject to audit adjustment. If any expenses are disallowed by the grantor as a result of such audit, a claim for reimbursement to the grantor would become a liability of the Organization. In the opinion of management, all grant expenses (eligible for reimbursement) are in compliance with the terms of the grant agreement and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Finding Details

Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Criteria: The Organization should have processes and procedures in place to reconcile balance sheet accounts. Condition: During our audit, we noted errors, and proposed audit adjustments during substantive testing procedures. Cause/Effect: Internal control processes over reconciling and reporting of balance sheet account balances were not operating effectively. Questioned Costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that procedures for reconciling all accounts on a monthly basis be strengthened. Views of Responsible Officials and Correction Action: Management’s response is reported in “Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan” included at the end of this report.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance with Federal Awards Criteria: The Organization should have processes and procedures in place to track compliance requirements noted in contracts. Condition: During our audit, we noted that there is no tracking system in place to track compliance requirements. Cause/Effect: Internal control processes over compliance were not operating effectively. Questioned Costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that procedures for tracking compliance be strengthened. Views of Responsible Officials and Correction Action: Management’s response is reported in “Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan” included at the end of this report.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting Criteria: The Organization should have processes and procedures in place to reconcile balance sheet accounts. Condition: During our audit, we noted errors, and proposed audit adjustments during substantive testing procedures. Cause/Effect: Internal control processes over reconciling and reporting of balance sheet account balances were not operating effectively. Questioned Costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that procedures for reconciling all accounts on a monthly basis be strengthened. Views of Responsible Officials and Correction Action: Management’s response is reported in “Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan” included at the end of this report.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance with Federal Awards Criteria: The Organization should have processes and procedures in place to track compliance requirements noted in contracts. Condition: During our audit, we noted that there is no tracking system in place to track compliance requirements. Cause/Effect: Internal control processes over compliance were not operating effectively. Questioned Costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that procedures for tracking compliance be strengthened. Views of Responsible Officials and Correction Action: Management’s response is reported in “Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan” included at the end of this report.