Audit 28234

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$9.40M
Findings
14
Programs
6
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-04-20

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
32600 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
32601 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
32602 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
32603 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
32604 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
32605 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
32606 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
609042 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
609043 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
609044 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
609045 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
609046 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
609047 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F
609048 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - F

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.600 Head Start $1.38M Yes 1
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $1.32M Yes 0
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $565,935 Yes 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $159,891 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $147,025 - 0
10.580 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants $16,591 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
W6NFBMQU2DY7 Rita Zilka Auditee
3206323691 Kristin Schmidt Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: BASIS OF PRESENTATIONThe accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes thefederal award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for theyear ended September 30, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented inaccordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200,Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for FederalAwards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of theoperations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financialposition, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESExpenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting.Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the UniformGuidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as toreimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or creditsmade in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Award Period: June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, June 1, 2022 May 31, 2023, August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023, and April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Major Federal Programs and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: A physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years Under 2CFR section 200.303 A nonfederal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in ?Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government? issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the ?Internal Control Integrated Framework?, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our testing we noted the Organization's last documented inventory count was taken in 2019. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: The last physical inventory count was taken in 2019. Cause: The Organization did not take a physical inventory count within the past two years and reconcile to the accounting records; however, they do have procedures in place to monitor the inventory in other ways. The organizations inventory that is building related (renovations, upkeep, equipment), they are constantly discussing with their facilities person regarding buildings, fencing, turfing and playground inventory that required repairs and maintenance. Office inventory is within their site at either of their locations where they are at least several times a year to view and inventory what is there. Management meets throughout the year regarding inventory and budgeted items needed. Effect: Potential for missing, old, or out of use property Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The Organization should ensure a physical inventory count is taken and reconciled to their records at least once every two years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.