Audit 290698

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$851,838
Findings
12
Programs
4
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-02-15

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
369477 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
369478 2022-002 Material Weakness - M
369479 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
369480 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - B
369481 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
369482 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - B
945919 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
945920 2022-002 Material Weakness - M
945921 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
945922 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - B
945923 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
945924 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - B

Contacts

Name Title Type
EU2JM3GK1TW6 Cara Doidge Kilgore Auditee
6158330384 Scott Lynn Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Noncash Awards Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (the Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations 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, or cash flows of the Organization. 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. The Organization did not expend any federal awards during the year ended December 31, 2022 in the form of noncash assistance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization expended indirect costs using a multiple allocation base method and did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not receive noncash federal awards during the year.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (the Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations 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, or cash flows of the Organization. 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. The Organization did not expend any federal awards during the year ended December 31, 2022 in the form of noncash assistance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization expended indirect costs using a multiple allocation base method and did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization had $231,716 in expenditures to subrecipients during the year.
Title: Contingencies Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (the Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations 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, or cash flows of the Organization. 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. The Organization did not expend any federal awards during the year ended December 31, 2022 in the form of noncash assistance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization expended indirect costs using a multiple allocation base method and did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. These programs are subject to financial and compliance audits by grantor agencies. The amount, if any, of expenditures that may be disallowed by the grantor agencies cannot be determined at this time, although the Organization expects such amounts, if any, to be immaterial.

Finding Details

Criteria: Revenues were recorded in incorrect periods. Grant revenue should be recognized when all grant conditions are satisfied. Condition: Significant audit adjustments were made to correct the timing of revenue recognition based on the conditions stated in the grant agreements. Cause: The Organization does not have sufficient controls in place to prevent or detect errors in the timing of revenue recognition or recognition of liabilities related to grant funds received in advance. Effect: Multiple audit adjustments were identified and made. Recommendation: The Organization should further refine its existing processes so that the necessary accounting adjustments are made when needed. Grant revenue should be recognized in the appropriate period. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: The Uniform Guidance requires the pass-through entity to monitor subrecipients' use of federal awards. Per the Compliance Supplement, Section M, Subrecipient Monitoring, the Organization must monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, complies with the terms and conditions of the subaward, and achieves performance goals. Because the pass-through entity is held accountable for federal awards administered by its subrecipients, the pass-through entity should establish an appropriate subrecipient monitoring process and to evaluate what, if any, additional monitoring activities may be necessary to ensure the subrecipients' compliance. Condition: The Organization has expenditures of $231,716 to subrecipients. The Organization pays subrecipient annually based on contract. The Organization does not monitor subrecipients' use of federal awards. No invoices are received by the Organization and expenditures are not reviewed to ensure they are allowable per grant budget and federal requirements. Cause: There is inadequate administrative oversight with respect to subrecipient monitoring. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization enhance its policies and procedures over subrecipient monitoring. Proposed Completion Date: April 1, 2024
Criteria: Revenues were recorded in incorrect periods. Grant revenue should be recognized when all grant conditions are satisfied. Condition: Significant audit adjustments were made to correct the timing of revenue recognition based on the conditions stated in the grant agreements. Cause: The Organization does not have sufficient controls in place to prevent or detect errors in the timing of revenue recognition or recognition of liabilities related to grant funds received in advance. Effect: Multiple audit adjustments were identified and made. Recommendation: The Organization should further refine its existing processes so that the necessary accounting adjustments are made when needed. Grant revenue should be recognized in the appropriate period. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: The Organization must have controls in place to ensure costs are allowable per grant agreement and Compliance Supplement. Per the Compliance Supplement, Section B, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, the Organization must ensure direct charges to federal awards were for allowable costs and adequately documented. Condition: Timecards are reviewed by the appropriate personnel to ensure costs are allowable. Based on 34 timecards selected for testing, 5 did not have approvals documented before the disbursement occurred. Cause: The Organization's controls were not functioning effectively.Effect: Unallowable costs could be submitted for reimbursement due to controls not functioning effectively. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization document all timecard approvals before the disbursement occurs. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: Revenues were recorded in incorrect periods. Grant revenue should be recognized when all grant conditions are satisfied. Condition: Significant audit adjustments were made to correct the timing of revenue recognition based on the conditions stated in the grant agreements. Cause: The Organization does not have sufficient controls in place to prevent or detect errors in the timing of revenue recognition or recognition of liabilities related to grant funds received in advance. Effect: Multiple audit adjustments were identified and made. Recommendation: The Organization should further refine its existing processes so that the necessary accounting adjustments are made when needed. Grant revenue should be recognized in the appropriate period. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: The Organization must have controls in place to ensure costs are allowable per grant agreement and Compliance Supplement. Per the Compliance Supplement, Section B, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, the Organization must ensure direct charges to federal awards were for allowable costs and adequately documented. Condition: Timecards are reviewed by the appropriate personnel to ensure costs are allowable. Based on 34 timecards selected for testing, 5 did not have approvals documented before the disbursement occurred. Cause: The Organization's controls were not functioning effectively.Effect: Unallowable costs could be submitted for reimbursement due to controls not functioning effectively. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization document all timecard approvals before the disbursement occurs. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: Revenues were recorded in incorrect periods. Grant revenue should be recognized when all grant conditions are satisfied. Condition: Significant audit adjustments were made to correct the timing of revenue recognition based on the conditions stated in the grant agreements. Cause: The Organization does not have sufficient controls in place to prevent or detect errors in the timing of revenue recognition or recognition of liabilities related to grant funds received in advance. Effect: Multiple audit adjustments were identified and made. Recommendation: The Organization should further refine its existing processes so that the necessary accounting adjustments are made when needed. Grant revenue should be recognized in the appropriate period. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: The Uniform Guidance requires the pass-through entity to monitor subrecipients' use of federal awards. Per the Compliance Supplement, Section M, Subrecipient Monitoring, the Organization must monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, complies with the terms and conditions of the subaward, and achieves performance goals. Because the pass-through entity is held accountable for federal awards administered by its subrecipients, the pass-through entity should establish an appropriate subrecipient monitoring process and to evaluate what, if any, additional monitoring activities may be necessary to ensure the subrecipients' compliance. Condition: The Organization has expenditures of $231,716 to subrecipients. The Organization pays subrecipient annually based on contract. The Organization does not monitor subrecipients' use of federal awards. No invoices are received by the Organization and expenditures are not reviewed to ensure they are allowable per grant budget and federal requirements. Cause: There is inadequate administrative oversight with respect to subrecipient monitoring. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization enhance its policies and procedures over subrecipient monitoring. Proposed Completion Date: April 1, 2024
Criteria: Revenues were recorded in incorrect periods. Grant revenue should be recognized when all grant conditions are satisfied. Condition: Significant audit adjustments were made to correct the timing of revenue recognition based on the conditions stated in the grant agreements. Cause: The Organization does not have sufficient controls in place to prevent or detect errors in the timing of revenue recognition or recognition of liabilities related to grant funds received in advance. Effect: Multiple audit adjustments were identified and made. Recommendation: The Organization should further refine its existing processes so that the necessary accounting adjustments are made when needed. Grant revenue should be recognized in the appropriate period. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: The Organization must have controls in place to ensure costs are allowable per grant agreement and Compliance Supplement. Per the Compliance Supplement, Section B, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, the Organization must ensure direct charges to federal awards were for allowable costs and adequately documented. Condition: Timecards are reviewed by the appropriate personnel to ensure costs are allowable. Based on 34 timecards selected for testing, 5 did not have approvals documented before the disbursement occurred. Cause: The Organization's controls were not functioning effectively.Effect: Unallowable costs could be submitted for reimbursement due to controls not functioning effectively. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization document all timecard approvals before the disbursement occurs. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: Revenues were recorded in incorrect periods. Grant revenue should be recognized when all grant conditions are satisfied. Condition: Significant audit adjustments were made to correct the timing of revenue recognition based on the conditions stated in the grant agreements. Cause: The Organization does not have sufficient controls in place to prevent or detect errors in the timing of revenue recognition or recognition of liabilities related to grant funds received in advance. Effect: Multiple audit adjustments were identified and made. Recommendation: The Organization should further refine its existing processes so that the necessary accounting adjustments are made when needed. Grant revenue should be recognized in the appropriate period. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024
Criteria: The Organization must have controls in place to ensure costs are allowable per grant agreement and Compliance Supplement. Per the Compliance Supplement, Section B, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, the Organization must ensure direct charges to federal awards were for allowable costs and adequately documented. Condition: Timecards are reviewed by the appropriate personnel to ensure costs are allowable. Based on 34 timecards selected for testing, 5 did not have approvals documented before the disbursement occurred. Cause: The Organization's controls were not functioning effectively.Effect: Unallowable costs could be submitted for reimbursement due to controls not functioning effectively. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization document all timecard approvals before the disbursement occurs. Proposed Completion Date: January 31, 2024