Audit 27754

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$12.97M
Findings
4
Programs
16
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
28320 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L
28321 2022-001 Material Weakness - E
604762 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - L
604763 2022-001 Material Weakness - E

Contacts

Name Title Type
XM94E912XBN6 Jeanne Garrett Auditee
3345661712 Brian Free Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency did not provide federal funds to subrecipients for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Title: LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency did not have any loans or loan guarantee programs required to be reported on the Schedule for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
Title: FEDERALLY FUNDED INSURANCE Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency did not have any federally funded insurance required to be reported on the Schedule for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The amounts reported in the Schedule were obtained from the Agencys general ledger. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations, it is not intended to and does not present the financial positions, changes in net assets and cash flows of the Agency.For purposes of the Schedule, federal awards include all grants, contracts, and similar agreements entered into directly with the federal government and other pass-through entities. Payments received for goods or services provided as a vendor do not constitute federal awards for purposes of the Schedule. The Agency has obtained Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN) to ensure that all programs have been identified in the Schedule. ALN have been appropriately listed by applicable programs. Federal programs with different ALN that are closely related because they share common compliance requirements are defined as a cluster by the Uniform Guidance. Two clusters were identified in the schedule as follows:Head Start ClusterThis cluster provides awards to promote school readiness of low-income children (including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and migrant and season farm workers) by enhancing childrens cognitive, social and emotional development. Social Security/SSI ClusterThis cluster includes awards that provide benefits to disabled wage earners and their families in the event the family wage earner becomes disabled. The Social Security Administration is responsible for administering the Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs.
Title: RELATIONSHIP OF THE SCHEDULE TO PROGRAM FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The amounts reflected in the financial reports submitted to the awarding federal and/or pass-through agencies and the Schedule may differ. Some of the factors that may account for any difference include the following:?The Agencys fiscal year end may differ from the programs year-end.?Accruals recognized in the Schedule, because of year-end procedures, may not be reported in the program financial reports until the next program reporting period.?Fixed asset purchases and the resultant depreciation charges may be recognized as fixed assets in the Agencys financial statements and as expenditures in the program financial reports and the Schedule.
Title: FEDERAL PASS-THROUGH FUNDS Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency is also the sub-recipient of federal funds that have been subjected to testing and are reported as expenditures and listed as federal pass-through funds. Federal awards other than those indicated as pass-through are considered direct.
Title: FACILITIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS (F&A COSTS) Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency operates under predetermined fixed indirect cost rates that are effective through September 30, 2022. The base rate for indirect cost recoveries is 14.7% for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Title: CONTINGENCIES Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Grant monies received and disbursed by the Agency are for specific purposes and are subject to review by the grantor agencies. Such audits may result in requests for reimbursement due to disallowed expenditures. The Agency does not believe that such disallowance, if any, would have a material effect on its financial position. As of September 30, 2022, there were no material questioned or disallowed costs as a result of grant audits in process or completed.
Title: NONCASH ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: This Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The modified accrual basis differs from the full accrual basis of accounting in that expenditures for property, and equipment are expensed when incurred, rather than being capitalized and depreciated over their useful lives, and expenditures for the principal portion of debt service are expensed when incurred rather than being applied to reduce the outstanding principal portion of debt which conforms to the basis of reporting to grantors for reimbursement under the terms of the Agencys federal grants. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency did not receive any federal noncash assistance for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.

Finding Details

Item 2022-002 Reporting Head Start and Early Head Start Assistance Listing #93.600 Head Start Grant No. 04CH011514-02-00 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Award Year - 2022 Condition ? The grantee failed to comply with the terms of the grant award related to the SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMC No. 4040-0016) reports. Adequate controls were not in place to ensure reports were being filed accurately and timely. Criteria ? The Uniform Guidance requires that the Agency file forms SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016) annually based upon the end of the budget period. 2 CFR.200.303a requires the Agency to establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Cause - Management did not have adequate controls in place to ensure the accurate and timely submission of the report. Questioned Costs ? Not applicable. Effect ? Failure to submit the SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016) reports accurately and timely results in noncompliance with the federal statute. Recommendation ? We recommend the Agency implement internal controls, which will ensure the accurate and timely filing of the reports listed under Special Reporting in the Uniform Guidance. Management and the board of directors should continually be aware of the compliance requirements and related changes in the applicable compliance requirements associated with its federal awards programs. Management?s Response ? See ?Corrective Action Plan?
Item 2022-001 Eligibility Assistance Listing Number 93.499 Low Income Home Water Assistance Program U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Pass-through Grant No. LW-010-CONS Condition ? The Agency lacked adequate controls to ensure compliance with the award calculation of eligible applicants receiving grant assistance as outlined by the pass through grantor. During a dual-purpose test of controls and compliance nine applicants out of a sample of sixty received water awards that were erroneously calculated. Approved applications for the nine applicants supported that the applicant met eligibility requirements to receive a program award; however, the award amounts for the nine applicants were not computed correctly in accordance with the grant award guidelines. Criteria ? As specified in 2 CFR section 200.303 the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non- Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Cause ? Lack of sufficient controls to ensure supporting documentation for eligibility and award calculation is being input into the award system accurately and that the program award for each applicant is being calculated correctly. Questioned Costs ? Net $20 known, $441 likely Effect ? Lack of proper approval and recalculation of awards to participants could result in disallowed costs. Recommendation ? We recommend the implementation of additional controls to ensure proper review and approval of award totals for eligible individuals seeking to receive benefits from the program. Management?s Response ? See ?Corrective Action Plan?
Item 2022-002 Reporting Head Start and Early Head Start Assistance Listing #93.600 Head Start Grant No. 04CH011514-02-00 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Award Year - 2022 Condition ? The grantee failed to comply with the terms of the grant award related to the SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMC No. 4040-0016) reports. Adequate controls were not in place to ensure reports were being filed accurately and timely. Criteria ? The Uniform Guidance requires that the Agency file forms SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016) annually based upon the end of the budget period. 2 CFR.200.303a requires the Agency to establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Cause - Management did not have adequate controls in place to ensure the accurate and timely submission of the report. Questioned Costs ? Not applicable. Effect ? Failure to submit the SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016) reports accurately and timely results in noncompliance with the federal statute. Recommendation ? We recommend the Agency implement internal controls, which will ensure the accurate and timely filing of the reports listed under Special Reporting in the Uniform Guidance. Management and the board of directors should continually be aware of the compliance requirements and related changes in the applicable compliance requirements associated with its federal awards programs. Management?s Response ? See ?Corrective Action Plan?
Item 2022-001 Eligibility Assistance Listing Number 93.499 Low Income Home Water Assistance Program U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Pass-through Grant No. LW-010-CONS Condition ? The Agency lacked adequate controls to ensure compliance with the award calculation of eligible applicants receiving grant assistance as outlined by the pass through grantor. During a dual-purpose test of controls and compliance nine applicants out of a sample of sixty received water awards that were erroneously calculated. Approved applications for the nine applicants supported that the applicant met eligibility requirements to receive a program award; however, the award amounts for the nine applicants were not computed correctly in accordance with the grant award guidelines. Criteria ? As specified in 2 CFR section 200.303 the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non- Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Cause ? Lack of sufficient controls to ensure supporting documentation for eligibility and award calculation is being input into the award system accurately and that the program award for each applicant is being calculated correctly. Questioned Costs ? Net $20 known, $441 likely Effect ? Lack of proper approval and recalculation of awards to participants could result in disallowed costs. Recommendation ? We recommend the implementation of additional controls to ensure proper review and approval of award totals for eligible individuals seeking to receive benefits from the program. Management?s Response ? See ?Corrective Action Plan?