Audit 22382

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$2.28M
Findings
6
Programs
5
Organization: Hopeworks (NM)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-30
Auditor: Cordova CPAS LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
26013 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - G
26014 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - G
26015 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - G
602455 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - G
602456 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - G
602457 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - G

Contacts

Name Title Type
VLPNMHDWPAGH Fred Leland Auditee
5052424399 Bobby Cordova Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of HopeWorks and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis as was used to prepare the financial statements. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of 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 in, or used in the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

2022-003 ? Compliance over Matching ? (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: Housing and Urban Development Title: Continuum of Care CFDA Number: 14.267 Compliance Requirement: Matching Award Year: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 Condition: During our audit, we noted that Hopeworks only matched 18.48% of the total applicable expenses for the year which was less than the required 25%. Criteria: Hopeworks must match all applicable grant funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources (24 CFR section 578.73(a)). Effect: Hopeworks under matched the required amount for the Continuum of Care program. Questioned Costs: None Cause: HopeWorks has not established a sufficient system of internal control to ensure that they were in compliance with the required match for the fiscal year. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend that Hopeworks establish a system of internal controls to ensure that they provide at least 25% of both cash and in-kind contributions for all applicable programs under the Continuum of Care program. Management's Response: Hopeworks will implement a quarterly tracking system to ensure the grants achieve the 25% matching requirement. On a quarterly basis the Jessica Delgado the Quality and Compliance Officer will send the Finance Department a listing of applicable expenses incurred to date. The Finance Department will review these costs to the Medicaid billings to ensure the 25% match is being met. In the event of a shortfall Finance will coordinate with Quality and Compliance to adjust spending and/or Medicaid billings to bring the matching contribution into alignment with the grant's requirements.
2022-003 ? Compliance over Matching ? (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: Housing and Urban Development Title: Continuum of Care CFDA Number: 14.267 Compliance Requirement: Matching Award Year: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 Condition: During our audit, we noted that Hopeworks only matched 18.48% of the total applicable expenses for the year which was less than the required 25%. Criteria: Hopeworks must match all applicable grant funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources (24 CFR section 578.73(a)). Effect: Hopeworks under matched the required amount for the Continuum of Care program. Questioned Costs: None Cause: HopeWorks has not established a sufficient system of internal control to ensure that they were in compliance with the required match for the fiscal year. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend that Hopeworks establish a system of internal controls to ensure that they provide at least 25% of both cash and in-kind contributions for all applicable programs under the Continuum of Care program. Management's Response: Hopeworks will implement a quarterly tracking system to ensure the grants achieve the 25% matching requirement. On a quarterly basis the Jessica Delgado the Quality and Compliance Officer will send the Finance Department a listing of applicable expenses incurred to date. The Finance Department will review these costs to the Medicaid billings to ensure the 25% match is being met. In the event of a shortfall Finance will coordinate with Quality and Compliance to adjust spending and/or Medicaid billings to bring the matching contribution into alignment with the grant's requirements.
2022-003 ? Compliance over Matching ? (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: Housing and Urban Development Title: Continuum of Care CFDA Number: 14.267 Compliance Requirement: Matching Award Year: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 Condition: During our audit, we noted that Hopeworks only matched 18.48% of the total applicable expenses for the year which was less than the required 25%. Criteria: Hopeworks must match all applicable grant funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources (24 CFR section 578.73(a)). Effect: Hopeworks under matched the required amount for the Continuum of Care program. Questioned Costs: None Cause: HopeWorks has not established a sufficient system of internal control to ensure that they were in compliance with the required match for the fiscal year. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend that Hopeworks establish a system of internal controls to ensure that they provide at least 25% of both cash and in-kind contributions for all applicable programs under the Continuum of Care program. Management's Response: Hopeworks will implement a quarterly tracking system to ensure the grants achieve the 25% matching requirement. On a quarterly basis the Jessica Delgado the Quality and Compliance Officer will send the Finance Department a listing of applicable expenses incurred to date. The Finance Department will review these costs to the Medicaid billings to ensure the 25% match is being met. In the event of a shortfall Finance will coordinate with Quality and Compliance to adjust spending and/or Medicaid billings to bring the matching contribution into alignment with the grant's requirements.
2022-003 ? Compliance over Matching ? (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: Housing and Urban Development Title: Continuum of Care CFDA Number: 14.267 Compliance Requirement: Matching Award Year: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 Condition: During our audit, we noted that Hopeworks only matched 18.48% of the total applicable expenses for the year which was less than the required 25%. Criteria: Hopeworks must match all applicable grant funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources (24 CFR section 578.73(a)). Effect: Hopeworks under matched the required amount for the Continuum of Care program. Questioned Costs: None Cause: HopeWorks has not established a sufficient system of internal control to ensure that they were in compliance with the required match for the fiscal year. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend that Hopeworks establish a system of internal controls to ensure that they provide at least 25% of both cash and in-kind contributions for all applicable programs under the Continuum of Care program. Management's Response: Hopeworks will implement a quarterly tracking system to ensure the grants achieve the 25% matching requirement. On a quarterly basis the Jessica Delgado the Quality and Compliance Officer will send the Finance Department a listing of applicable expenses incurred to date. The Finance Department will review these costs to the Medicaid billings to ensure the 25% match is being met. In the event of a shortfall Finance will coordinate with Quality and Compliance to adjust spending and/or Medicaid billings to bring the matching contribution into alignment with the grant's requirements.
2022-003 ? Compliance over Matching ? (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: Housing and Urban Development Title: Continuum of Care CFDA Number: 14.267 Compliance Requirement: Matching Award Year: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 Condition: During our audit, we noted that Hopeworks only matched 18.48% of the total applicable expenses for the year which was less than the required 25%. Criteria: Hopeworks must match all applicable grant funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources (24 CFR section 578.73(a)). Effect: Hopeworks under matched the required amount for the Continuum of Care program. Questioned Costs: None Cause: HopeWorks has not established a sufficient system of internal control to ensure that they were in compliance with the required match for the fiscal year. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend that Hopeworks establish a system of internal controls to ensure that they provide at least 25% of both cash and in-kind contributions for all applicable programs under the Continuum of Care program. Management's Response: Hopeworks will implement a quarterly tracking system to ensure the grants achieve the 25% matching requirement. On a quarterly basis the Jessica Delgado the Quality and Compliance Officer will send the Finance Department a listing of applicable expenses incurred to date. The Finance Department will review these costs to the Medicaid billings to ensure the 25% match is being met. In the event of a shortfall Finance will coordinate with Quality and Compliance to adjust spending and/or Medicaid billings to bring the matching contribution into alignment with the grant's requirements.
2022-003 ? Compliance over Matching ? (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: Housing and Urban Development Title: Continuum of Care CFDA Number: 14.267 Compliance Requirement: Matching Award Year: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 Condition: During our audit, we noted that Hopeworks only matched 18.48% of the total applicable expenses for the year which was less than the required 25%. Criteria: Hopeworks must match all applicable grant funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources (24 CFR section 578.73(a)). Effect: Hopeworks under matched the required amount for the Continuum of Care program. Questioned Costs: None Cause: HopeWorks has not established a sufficient system of internal control to ensure that they were in compliance with the required match for the fiscal year. Auditors? Recommendation: We recommend that Hopeworks establish a system of internal controls to ensure that they provide at least 25% of both cash and in-kind contributions for all applicable programs under the Continuum of Care program. Management's Response: Hopeworks will implement a quarterly tracking system to ensure the grants achieve the 25% matching requirement. On a quarterly basis the Jessica Delgado the Quality and Compliance Officer will send the Finance Department a listing of applicable expenses incurred to date. The Finance Department will review these costs to the Medicaid billings to ensure the 25% match is being met. In the event of a shortfall Finance will coordinate with Quality and Compliance to adjust spending and/or Medicaid billings to bring the matching contribution into alignment with the grant's requirements.