Audit 294622

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$23.61M
Findings
4
Programs
28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
375560 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
375561 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
952002 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
952003 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $4.44M Yes 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $2.80M - 0
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $1.31M - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.11M Yes 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $691,755 Yes 1
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $468,536 - 0
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $319,920 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $293,271 - 0
94.006 Americorps $285,250 - 0
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $273,902 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $251,796 Yes 0
93.600 Head Start $210,641 Yes 0
93.870 Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant $175,000 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $161,338 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $91,627 Yes 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $80,085 - 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $29,172 Yes 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $16,911 Yes 0
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part D_disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $15,892 - 0
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 2_long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $15,360 - 0
93.324 State Health Insurance Assistance Program $13,877 - 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $9,731 - 0
17.235 Senior Community Service Employment Program $8,929 - 0
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $8,547 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $6,791 - 0
93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program $6,565 - 0
93.041 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 3_programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation $2,712 - 0
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $1,015 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
F2QWB1PXGN67 Patti J Kiessling Auditee
5706019534 Thomas P McMahon Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Basis of Accounting 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. Funds Receivable - Federal Grants and Contracts STEP incurs grant and contract expenditures in accordance with the grant or contract terms and conditions. STEP records these expenditures and establishes receivables and revenue due from its various funding sources on the accrual basis. Refundable Advances - Federal Grants and Contracts STEP records a restricted grant or contract award as a refundable advance until it is expended for the purpose of the grant or contract, at which time it becomes unconditional and is recognized as revenue. Therefore, the amounts presented as refundable advances represent unexpended grant or contract funds. Functional Expenses Expenses are charged to each program based on direct expenditures incurred. All program expenditures are direct charged and allocated based on agency allocation methods. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) include the federal award activity of Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. (STEP) for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of STEP, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of STEP.

Finding Details

COVID-19 Community Services Block Grant - Assistance Listing 93.569 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Number - C000066976; Community Services Block Grant - Assistance Listing 93.569 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass- through Grantor’s Number - C000082022; Grant period - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023. Criteria: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act at 42 USC 9910(a), requires nonprofit organizations administer CSBG through a board comprising not fewer than one-third of the board members are chosen in a democratic selection process adequate to assure that these members of the board are representative of the low-income individuals and families served and reside in the neighborhood served. Condition: There was a vacancy in the low income representation that reduced the required representation. Perspective Information: The vacancy, during the audit period, was July 1, 2022 - March 20, 2023. The state does not have a policy or procedure that allows a grace period to fill board vacancies. Cause: A low income representation board member resigned and STEP was unable to fill the board vacancy. Effect: STEP was not in compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for tri-partite board compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: STEP should establish procedures to fill vacancies timely. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See STEP’s corrective action plan.
COVID-19 Community Services Block Grant - Assistance Listing 93.569 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Number - C000066976; Community Services Block Grant - Assistance Listing 93.569 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass- through Grantor’s Number - C000082022; Grant period - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023. Criteria: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act at 42 USC 9910(a), requires nonprofit organizations administer CSBG through a board comprising not fewer than one-third of the board members are chosen in a democratic selection process adequate to assure that these members of the board are representative of the low-income individuals and families served and reside in the neighborhood served. Condition: There was a vacancy in the low income representation that reduced the required representation. Perspective Information: The vacancy, during the audit period, was July 1, 2022 - March 20, 2023. The state does not have a policy or procedure that allows a grace period to fill board vacancies. Cause: A low income representation board member resigned and STEP was unable to fill the board vacancy. Effect: STEP was not in compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for tri-partite board compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: STEP should establish procedures to fill vacancies timely. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See STEP’s corrective action plan.
COVID-19 Community Services Block Grant - Assistance Listing 93.569 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Number - C000066976; Community Services Block Grant - Assistance Listing 93.569 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass- through Grantor’s Number - C000082022; Grant period - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023. Criteria: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act at 42 USC 9910(a), requires nonprofit organizations administer CSBG through a board comprising not fewer than one-third of the board members are chosen in a democratic selection process adequate to assure that these members of the board are representative of the low-income individuals and families served and reside in the neighborhood served. Condition: There was a vacancy in the low income representation that reduced the required representation. Perspective Information: The vacancy, during the audit period, was July 1, 2022 - March 20, 2023. The state does not have a policy or procedure that allows a grace period to fill board vacancies. Cause: A low income representation board member resigned and STEP was unable to fill the board vacancy. Effect: STEP was not in compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for tri-partite board compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: STEP should establish procedures to fill vacancies timely. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See STEP’s corrective action plan.
COVID-19 Community Services Block Grant - Assistance Listing 93.569 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Number - C000066976; Community Services Block Grant - Assistance Listing 93.569 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass- through Grantor’s Number - C000082022; Grant period - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023. Criteria: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act at 42 USC 9910(a), requires nonprofit organizations administer CSBG through a board comprising not fewer than one-third of the board members are chosen in a democratic selection process adequate to assure that these members of the board are representative of the low-income individuals and families served and reside in the neighborhood served. Condition: There was a vacancy in the low income representation that reduced the required representation. Perspective Information: The vacancy, during the audit period, was July 1, 2022 - March 20, 2023. The state does not have a policy or procedure that allows a grace period to fill board vacancies. Cause: A low income representation board member resigned and STEP was unable to fill the board vacancy. Effect: STEP was not in compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for tri-partite board compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: STEP should establish procedures to fill vacancies timely. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See STEP’s corrective action plan.