Audit 296797

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$28.68M
Findings
40
Programs
27
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-22

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
383771 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383772 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383773 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383774 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383775 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383776 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383777 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383778 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383779 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383780 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383781 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383782 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383783 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
383784 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - B
383785 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - B
383786 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - B
383787 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
383788 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
383789 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
383790 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - I
960213 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960214 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960215 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960216 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960217 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960218 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960219 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960220 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960221 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960222 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960223 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960224 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960225 2023-003 Material Weakness - BCL
960226 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - B
960227 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - B
960228 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - B
960229 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
960230 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
960231 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
960232 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $1.19M Yes 0
93.676 Unaccompanied Alien Children Program $336,758 Yes 2
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $320,591 - 0
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_projects of Regional and National Significance $292,906 - 0
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $273,963 - 0
64.024 Va Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program $236,651 - 0
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $230,402 - 0
14.241 Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids $218,707 - 0
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $200,000 - 0
64.033 Va Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program $176,453 Yes 1
93.788 Opioid Str $136,967 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $96,016 Yes 0
94.002 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program $65,455 - 0
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $54,666 - 0
93.242 Mental Health Research Grants $43,283 - 0
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $31,698 - 0
93.224 Consolidated Health Centers (community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care) $27,170 - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $25,426 - 0
93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services $23,850 - 0
93.914 Hiv Emergency Relief Project Grants $23,456 - 0
20.513 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities $19,593 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $12,420 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $6,835 - 0
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $5,431 - 0
10.569 Emergency Food Assistance Program (food Commodities) $1,589 - 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $1,458 - 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $244 - 0

Contacts

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UGEEK4U1JPN1 Jean Strafford Auditee
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: 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 for all awards with the exception of Assistance Listing 21.019, which follows criteria determined by the Department of Treasury for allowability of costs. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. CCS elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate for federal awards made on or after December 26, 2014, and for funding increments (additional funding on existing awards) with modified terms and conditions that are awarded on or after that date for divisions other than Northwest. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: CCS elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate for federal awards made on or after December 26, 2014, and for funding increments (additional funding on existing awards) with modified terms and conditions that are awarded on or after that date for divisions other than Northwest The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCS or the Organization), (a Washington nonprofit corporation), under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of CCS, it is not intended , and does not, present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of CCS.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: 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 for all awards with the exception of Assistance Listing 21.019, which follows criteria determined by the Department of Treasury for allowability of costs. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. CCS elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate for federal awards made on or after December 26, 2014, and for funding increments (additional funding on existing awards) with modified terms and conditions that are awarded on or after that date for divisions other than Northwest. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: CCS elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate for federal awards made on or after December 26, 2014, and for funding increments (additional funding on existing awards) with modified terms and conditions that are awarded on or after that date for divisions other than Northwest Of the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule, CCS provided none of the federal awards to subrecipients.
Title: LOANS AND GRANTS WITH CONTINUING COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS Accounting Policies: 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 for all awards with the exception of Assistance Listing 21.019, which follows criteria determined by the Department of Treasury for allowability of costs. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. CCS elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate for federal awards made on or after December 26, 2014, and for funding increments (additional funding on existing awards) with modified terms and conditions that are awarded on or after that date for divisions other than Northwest. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: CCS elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate for federal awards made on or after December 26, 2014, and for funding increments (additional funding on existing awards) with modified terms and conditions that are awarded on or after that date for divisions other than Northwest CCS received the following funding through loans. Loan documents require compliance with program regulations until the maturity date of the loan. The loans are forgivable on their maturity dates provided that CCS remains in compliance with the loan requirements. The balance of loans outstanding at the beginning of the year and loans received during the year are included in the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants: (14.218) - $106,435 Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants: (14.218) - $770,132 Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants: (14.218) - $789,900 HOME Investment Partnership Program:(14.239) - $530,000 HOME Investment Partnership Program:(14.239) - $200,000

Finding Details

Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: DA-202201-00320-2022, DA-251-2022, DA-230-2022 Pass-Through Agency: King County Regional Homelessness Authority Pass-Through Number(s): DA-202201-00320, DA-251, DA-230 Award Period: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.414(f) states that "...As described in § 200.403, costs must be consistently charged as either indirect or direct costs but may not be double charged or inconsistently charged as both. If chosen, this methodology once elected must be used consistently for all Federal awards until such time as a non-Federal entity chooses to negotiate for a rate, which the non-Federal entity may apply to do at any time". Condition: During testing of indirect costs, 3 of the 11 contracts tested exceeded the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate elected by the organization. Questioned costs: ALN Contract Known Questioned Costs Likely Questioned Costs 21.027 DA-202201-00320 $5,554 None 21.027 DA-251 $22,994 None 21.027 DA-230 $463 None Context: CLA tested the entire population (11 contracts) for indirect costs charged to the major program. Of the contracts tested, 3 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.303(a) and 2 CFR 200.414(f). Indirect costs exceeding the 10% de minimis cost rate elected by CCS totaled $29,011. Cause: Due to the high volume of client assistance in these programs, there can be several general ledger reclassifications in each month. This is because clients may be eligible for a specific funding source or contract that differs from the original coding. This can lead to multiple general ledgers being sent between the accounting department and the program compliance teams. At times there has been a lack of communication to confirm the general ledger is finalized with indirect at 10%. Program managers will accidentally invoice before the adjustment. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that emphasis be placed during the billing process to ensure that no more than the 10% de minimis cost rate is charged each month. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: DA-202201-00320-2022, DA-251-2022, DA-230-2022 Pass-Through Agency: King County Regional Homelessness Authority Pass-Through Number(s): DA-202201-00320, DA-251, DA-230 Award Period: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.414(f) states that "...As described in § 200.403, costs must be consistently charged as either indirect or direct costs but may not be double charged or inconsistently charged as both. If chosen, this methodology once elected must be used consistently for all Federal awards until such time as a non-Federal entity chooses to negotiate for a rate, which the non-Federal entity may apply to do at any time". Condition: During testing of indirect costs, 3 of the 11 contracts tested exceeded the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate elected by the organization. Questioned costs: ALN Contract Known Questioned Costs Likely Questioned Costs 21.027 DA-202201-00320 $5,554 None 21.027 DA-251 $22,994 None 21.027 DA-230 $463 None Context: CLA tested the entire population (11 contracts) for indirect costs charged to the major program. Of the contracts tested, 3 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.303(a) and 2 CFR 200.414(f). Indirect costs exceeding the 10% de minimis cost rate elected by CCS totaled $29,011. Cause: Due to the high volume of client assistance in these programs, there can be several general ledger reclassifications in each month. This is because clients may be eligible for a specific funding source or contract that differs from the original coding. This can lead to multiple general ledgers being sent between the accounting department and the program compliance teams. At times there has been a lack of communication to confirm the general ledger is finalized with indirect at 10%. Program managers will accidentally invoice before the adjustment. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that emphasis be placed during the billing process to ensure that no more than the 10% de minimis cost rate is charged each month. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: DA-202201-00320-2022, DA-251-2022, DA-230-2022 Pass-Through Agency: King County Regional Homelessness Authority Pass-Through Number(s): DA-202201-00320, DA-251, DA-230 Award Period: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.414(f) states that "...As described in § 200.403, costs must be consistently charged as either indirect or direct costs but may not be double charged or inconsistently charged as both. If chosen, this methodology once elected must be used consistently for all Federal awards until such time as a non-Federal entity chooses to negotiate for a rate, which the non-Federal entity may apply to do at any time". Condition: During testing of indirect costs, 3 of the 11 contracts tested exceeded the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate elected by the organization. Questioned costs: ALN Contract Known Questioned Costs Likely Questioned Costs 21.027 DA-202201-00320 $5,554 None 21.027 DA-251 $22,994 None 21.027 DA-230 $463 None Context: CLA tested the entire population (11 contracts) for indirect costs charged to the major program. Of the contracts tested, 3 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.303(a) and 2 CFR 200.414(f). Indirect costs exceeding the 10% de minimis cost rate elected by CCS totaled $29,011. Cause: Due to the high volume of client assistance in these programs, there can be several general ledger reclassifications in each month. This is because clients may be eligible for a specific funding source or contract that differs from the original coding. This can lead to multiple general ledgers being sent between the accounting department and the program compliance teams. At times there has been a lack of communication to confirm the general ledger is finalized with indirect at 10%. Program managers will accidentally invoice before the adjustment. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that emphasis be placed during the billing process to ensure that no more than the 10% de minimis cost rate is charged each month. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.033, 93.676 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 20-WA-146-2023, 90ZU0386-3-0-2022, 90ZU0386-3-0-2023 Pass-Through Agency: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Award Period: October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: Under the standards for documentation of personnel expenses, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1) states that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Furthermore, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1)(vii) indicates that these records must: "Support the distribution of the employee’s salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one federal award; a federal award and a non-federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity". Condition: During testing it was discovered that employees in CCS’s payroll software (ADP) were not being consistently set up to accurately track hours worked per the timesheets to their associated job cost centers. Hours tracked to the major program are sometimes erroneously split-up between the "home department" and the major program cost center. The opposite is also sometimes true in that hours worked under the "home department" are erroneously split between the home department and the major program cost centers, even though those hours were not worked on the major program. This error appears to occur on an employee-by-employee basis, based on the setup of the individual employee. Discussion with management indicates that this error is limited to the SW division and only occurs if an employee has a home department that is a non-holding account. Questioned costs: None Context: (64.033) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 1,044 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 1 was found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. (93.676) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 926 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 7 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: There is a misunderstanding on how employees and cost centers must be set up in ADP in order to achieve the desired allocation splits. Effect: Inadequate allocation of wages to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations. This can also lead to overcharging or undercharging the federal grant, which may result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that those charged with establishing new employees in ADP receive an updated training on the correct setup steps to ensure that employees who work across various programs have their wages allocated accurately based on the documented time and effort spent on each program. CCS has already implemented a fix going forward and is currently assessing the cumulative error for the year under audit. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.033, 93.676 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 20-WA-146-2023, 90ZU0386-3-0-2022, 90ZU0386-3-0-2023 Pass-Through Agency: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Award Period: October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: Under the standards for documentation of personnel expenses, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1) states that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Furthermore, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1)(vii) indicates that these records must: "Support the distribution of the employee’s salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one federal award; a federal award and a non-federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity". Condition: During testing it was discovered that employees in CCS’s payroll software (ADP) were not being consistently set up to accurately track hours worked per the timesheets to their associated job cost centers. Hours tracked to the major program are sometimes erroneously split-up between the "home department" and the major program cost center. The opposite is also sometimes true in that hours worked under the "home department" are erroneously split between the home department and the major program cost centers, even though those hours were not worked on the major program. This error appears to occur on an employee-by-employee basis, based on the setup of the individual employee. Discussion with management indicates that this error is limited to the SW division and only occurs if an employee has a home department that is a non-holding account. Questioned costs: None Context: (64.033) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 1,044 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 1 was found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. (93.676) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 926 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 7 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: There is a misunderstanding on how employees and cost centers must be set up in ADP in order to achieve the desired allocation splits. Effect: Inadequate allocation of wages to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations. This can also lead to overcharging or undercharging the federal grant, which may result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that those charged with establishing new employees in ADP receive an updated training on the correct setup steps to ensure that employees who work across various programs have their wages allocated accurately based on the documented time and effort spent on each program. CCS has already implemented a fix going forward and is currently assessing the cumulative error for the year under audit. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.033, 93.676 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 20-WA-146-2023, 90ZU0386-3-0-2022, 90ZU0386-3-0-2023 Pass-Through Agency: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Award Period: October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: Under the standards for documentation of personnel expenses, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1) states that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Furthermore, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1)(vii) indicates that these records must: "Support the distribution of the employee’s salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one federal award; a federal award and a non-federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity". Condition: During testing it was discovered that employees in CCS’s payroll software (ADP) were not being consistently set up to accurately track hours worked per the timesheets to their associated job cost centers. Hours tracked to the major program are sometimes erroneously split-up between the "home department" and the major program cost center. The opposite is also sometimes true in that hours worked under the "home department" are erroneously split between the home department and the major program cost centers, even though those hours were not worked on the major program. This error appears to occur on an employee-by-employee basis, based on the setup of the individual employee. Discussion with management indicates that this error is limited to the SW division and only occurs if an employee has a home department that is a non-holding account. Questioned costs: None Context: (64.033) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 1,044 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 1 was found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. (93.676) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 926 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 7 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: There is a misunderstanding on how employees and cost centers must be set up in ADP in order to achieve the desired allocation splits. Effect: Inadequate allocation of wages to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations. This can also lead to overcharging or undercharging the federal grant, which may result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that those charged with establishing new employees in ADP receive an updated training on the correct setup steps to ensure that employees who work across various programs have their wages allocated accurately based on the documented time and effort spent on each program. CCS has already implemented a fix going forward and is currently assessing the cumulative error for the year under audit. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Veteran Affairs Federal Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.033 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: S20-WA-500-2023 Award Period: October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.318(i) states that "the non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: Rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price". In addition, 2 CFR 200.320(a)(2)(i) states that "... If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources as determined appropriate by the non-Federal entity". 2 CFR 180.300 also indicates that participants must check SAM exclusions, collect a certification form, or add a clause or condition to the covered transaction before entering into a covered transaction. Condition: For the sampled procurement selection, documentation was not retained for the adequate number of price comparisons prior to exercising the procurement, as required, and stated in CCS’s written procurement policy. In addition, documentation was not retained for the vendor showing the vendor was checked for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the transaction. Questioned costs: None Context: CLA tested the entire population (1) of procurement transactions charged to the major program that exceeded CCS’s established Micro Purchase threshold of $10,000. The transaction was found to be out of compliance with the procurement requirements, as documentation was not retained detailing the history of the procurement, including the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, basis for contractor selection, and the basis for the contract price. Documentation should be retained to evidence the adequate number of price comparisons, price analyses, and rationale of acquisition, including to limit competition where competition is limited. In addition, documentation was not retained for the vendor showing that the vendor was checked for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the transaction. Cause: Documentation retained for the procurement transaction was not adequate to show proof of compliance with CFRs 200.318 – 200.327. Effect: Without adequate records retained, CCS is at risk of noncompliance with the standards of procurement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends updating the Procurement, Suspension and Debarment certification form to include more rigorous documentation as required by CFRs 200.318 – 200.327, including such documentation as the procurement threshold of the transaction, price comparisons and analyses made, bids obtained, proof of any limited competition, dated vendor screenings, and signed authorization of the appropriate program personnel. CLA also recommends emphasizing the importance of the procurement standards and established policy to all authorized purchasers within CCS. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Pass-Through Agency: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, King County Regional Homelessness Authority, City of Bellevue, King County, City of Des Moines, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pass-Through Number(s): TCJN-ARPA-011-PY21, DA-202201-00320, DA-202212-01125, DA-230, 10270, 6204070, DA-251, SLFRP4086, 20-WA-146, 20-WA-146LT, S20-WA-500, 90ZU0386-3-0, 90ZU0386-3-0 Award Period: May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022, October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023, August 19, 2022 to September 30, 2026, October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.329(c)(1) states that the non-federal entity must submit performance reports at the interval required by the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity to best inform improvements in program outcomes and productivity. Condition: During testing of indirect costs, cash management, and reporting, it was noted that documentation was not retained secondary review of financial reports, performance reports, or special reports. In addition, during testing of reporting, it was noted that some reports were not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Questioned costs: None. Context: (21.027) For allowable costs (indirects), a sample of 8 was made from a population of 63 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 16 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 91 total reports. Of the 16 sampled, 15 were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 monthly performance report was not filed timely. (64.033) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 8 was made from a population of 35 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 8 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 11 monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (varied) was made from a population of 40 total reports. Of the 11 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 2 quarterly performance reports reported some incorrect demographics. (93.676) For allowable costs (indirects) and cash management, a sample of 3 was made from a population of 12 reimbursement requests for the major program. Of the 3 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. For reporting, a sample of 5 monthly and quarterly reports (varied) was made from a population of 16 total reports. Of the 5 sampled, all were missing evidence of authorized personnel review. In addition, 1 quarterly performance report was not filed timely and reported some incorrect demographics. Cause: Documentation is not retained as proof of authorized personnel review on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, performance and special reports. For late filing, controls are not in place to ensure that timely report filings are made in the event that an employee responsible for report submission is out of office during the due date. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. The late filing of reports can present risks, such as outdated and unreliable information or the inability to detect potential fraud or irregularities. In addition, delayed reports can impede regulatory authorities’ ability to monitor compliance, detect patterns or trends, and assess risks in a timely manner. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that documentation is retained as proof of authorized personnel review. In addition, CCS should consider backup measures to ensure the timely filing of financial, performance and special reports even during the absence of an employee. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: DA-202201-00320-2022, DA-251-2022, DA-230-2022 Pass-Through Agency: King County Regional Homelessness Authority Pass-Through Number(s): DA-202201-00320, DA-251, DA-230 Award Period: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.414(f) states that "...As described in § 200.403, costs must be consistently charged as either indirect or direct costs but may not be double charged or inconsistently charged as both. If chosen, this methodology once elected must be used consistently for all Federal awards until such time as a non-Federal entity chooses to negotiate for a rate, which the non-Federal entity may apply to do at any time". Condition: During testing of indirect costs, 3 of the 11 contracts tested exceeded the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate elected by the organization. Questioned costs: ALN Contract Known Questioned Costs Likely Questioned Costs 21.027 DA-202201-00320 $5,554 None 21.027 DA-251 $22,994 None 21.027 DA-230 $463 None Context: CLA tested the entire population (11 contracts) for indirect costs charged to the major program. Of the contracts tested, 3 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.303(a) and 2 CFR 200.414(f). Indirect costs exceeding the 10% de minimis cost rate elected by CCS totaled $29,011. Cause: Due to the high volume of client assistance in these programs, there can be several general ledger reclassifications in each month. This is because clients may be eligible for a specific funding source or contract that differs from the original coding. This can lead to multiple general ledgers being sent between the accounting department and the program compliance teams. At times there has been a lack of communication to confirm the general ledger is finalized with indirect at 10%. Program managers will accidentally invoice before the adjustment. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that emphasis be placed during the billing process to ensure that no more than the 10% de minimis cost rate is charged each month. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: DA-202201-00320-2022, DA-251-2022, DA-230-2022 Pass-Through Agency: King County Regional Homelessness Authority Pass-Through Number(s): DA-202201-00320, DA-251, DA-230 Award Period: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.414(f) states that "...As described in § 200.403, costs must be consistently charged as either indirect or direct costs but may not be double charged or inconsistently charged as both. If chosen, this methodology once elected must be used consistently for all Federal awards until such time as a non-Federal entity chooses to negotiate for a rate, which the non-Federal entity may apply to do at any time". Condition: During testing of indirect costs, 3 of the 11 contracts tested exceeded the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate elected by the organization. Questioned costs: ALN Contract Known Questioned Costs Likely Questioned Costs 21.027 DA-202201-00320 $5,554 None 21.027 DA-251 $22,994 None 21.027 DA-230 $463 None Context: CLA tested the entire population (11 contracts) for indirect costs charged to the major program. Of the contracts tested, 3 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.303(a) and 2 CFR 200.414(f). Indirect costs exceeding the 10% de minimis cost rate elected by CCS totaled $29,011. Cause: Due to the high volume of client assistance in these programs, there can be several general ledger reclassifications in each month. This is because clients may be eligible for a specific funding source or contract that differs from the original coding. This can lead to multiple general ledgers being sent between the accounting department and the program compliance teams. At times there has been a lack of communication to confirm the general ledger is finalized with indirect at 10%. Program managers will accidentally invoice before the adjustment. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that emphasis be placed during the billing process to ensure that no more than the 10% de minimis cost rate is charged each month. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: DA-202201-00320-2022, DA-251-2022, DA-230-2022 Pass-Through Agency: King County Regional Homelessness Authority Pass-Through Number(s): DA-202201-00320, DA-251, DA-230 Award Period: January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that a 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. 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)". In addition, 2 CFR 200.414(f) states that "...As described in § 200.403, costs must be consistently charged as either indirect or direct costs but may not be double charged or inconsistently charged as both. If chosen, this methodology once elected must be used consistently for all Federal awards until such time as a non-Federal entity chooses to negotiate for a rate, which the non-Federal entity may apply to do at any time". Condition: During testing of indirect costs, 3 of the 11 contracts tested exceeded the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate elected by the organization. Questioned costs: ALN Contract Known Questioned Costs Likely Questioned Costs 21.027 DA-202201-00320 $5,554 None 21.027 DA-251 $22,994 None 21.027 DA-230 $463 None Context: CLA tested the entire population (11 contracts) for indirect costs charged to the major program. Of the contracts tested, 3 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.303(a) and 2 CFR 200.414(f). Indirect costs exceeding the 10% de minimis cost rate elected by CCS totaled $29,011. Cause: Due to the high volume of client assistance in these programs, there can be several general ledger reclassifications in each month. This is because clients may be eligible for a specific funding source or contract that differs from the original coding. This can lead to multiple general ledgers being sent between the accounting department and the program compliance teams. At times there has been a lack of communication to confirm the general ledger is finalized with indirect at 10%. Program managers will accidentally invoice before the adjustment. Effect: Without adequate documentation and controls in place to ensure costs are reasonable and intended for the program charged, CCS could incorrectly charge expenditures to the federal program, report fraudulent expenditures, or not request appropriate reimbursement that CCS is entitled to under the terms of the grant. Inadequate allocation of indirect costs to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations, which could result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that emphasis be placed during the billing process to ensure that no more than the 10% de minimis cost rate is charged each month. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.033, 93.676 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 20-WA-146-2023, 90ZU0386-3-0-2022, 90ZU0386-3-0-2023 Pass-Through Agency: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Award Period: October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: Under the standards for documentation of personnel expenses, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1) states that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Furthermore, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1)(vii) indicates that these records must: "Support the distribution of the employee’s salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one federal award; a federal award and a non-federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity". Condition: During testing it was discovered that employees in CCS’s payroll software (ADP) were not being consistently set up to accurately track hours worked per the timesheets to their associated job cost centers. Hours tracked to the major program are sometimes erroneously split-up between the "home department" and the major program cost center. The opposite is also sometimes true in that hours worked under the "home department" are erroneously split between the home department and the major program cost centers, even though those hours were not worked on the major program. This error appears to occur on an employee-by-employee basis, based on the setup of the individual employee. Discussion with management indicates that this error is limited to the SW division and only occurs if an employee has a home department that is a non-holding account. Questioned costs: None Context: (64.033) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 1,044 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 1 was found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. (93.676) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 926 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 7 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: There is a misunderstanding on how employees and cost centers must be set up in ADP in order to achieve the desired allocation splits. Effect: Inadequate allocation of wages to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations. This can also lead to overcharging or undercharging the federal grant, which may result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that those charged with establishing new employees in ADP receive an updated training on the correct setup steps to ensure that employees who work across various programs have their wages allocated accurately based on the documented time and effort spent on each program. CCS has already implemented a fix going forward and is currently assessing the cumulative error for the year under audit. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.033, 93.676 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 20-WA-146-2023, 90ZU0386-3-0-2022, 90ZU0386-3-0-2023 Pass-Through Agency: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Award Period: October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: Under the standards for documentation of personnel expenses, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1) states that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Furthermore, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1)(vii) indicates that these records must: "Support the distribution of the employee’s salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one federal award; a federal award and a non-federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity". Condition: During testing it was discovered that employees in CCS’s payroll software (ADP) were not being consistently set up to accurately track hours worked per the timesheets to their associated job cost centers. Hours tracked to the major program are sometimes erroneously split-up between the "home department" and the major program cost center. The opposite is also sometimes true in that hours worked under the "home department" are erroneously split between the home department and the major program cost centers, even though those hours were not worked on the major program. This error appears to occur on an employee-by-employee basis, based on the setup of the individual employee. Discussion with management indicates that this error is limited to the SW division and only occurs if an employee has a home department that is a non-holding account. Questioned costs: None Context: (64.033) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 1,044 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 1 was found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. (93.676) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 926 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 7 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: There is a misunderstanding on how employees and cost centers must be set up in ADP in order to achieve the desired allocation splits. Effect: Inadequate allocation of wages to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations. This can also lead to overcharging or undercharging the federal grant, which may result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that those charged with establishing new employees in ADP receive an updated training on the correct setup steps to ensure that employees who work across various programs have their wages allocated accurately based on the documented time and effort spent on each program. CCS has already implemented a fix going forward and is currently assessing the cumulative error for the year under audit. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.033, 93.676 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 20-WA-146-2023, 90ZU0386-3-0-2022, 90ZU0386-3-0-2023 Pass-Through Agency: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Award Period: October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2023, January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: Under the standards for documentation of personnel expenses, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1) states that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Furthermore, 2 CFR 200.430(i)(1)(vii) indicates that these records must: "Support the distribution of the employee’s salary or wages among specific activities or cost objectives if the employee works on more than one federal award; a federal award and a non-federal award; an indirect cost activity and a direct cost activity; two or more indirect activities which are allocated using different allocation bases; or an unallowable activity and a direct or indirect cost activity". Condition: During testing it was discovered that employees in CCS’s payroll software (ADP) were not being consistently set up to accurately track hours worked per the timesheets to their associated job cost centers. Hours tracked to the major program are sometimes erroneously split-up between the "home department" and the major program cost center. The opposite is also sometimes true in that hours worked under the "home department" are erroneously split between the home department and the major program cost centers, even though those hours were not worked on the major program. This error appears to occur on an employee-by-employee basis, based on the setup of the individual employee. Discussion with management indicates that this error is limited to the SW division and only occurs if an employee has a home department that is a non-holding account. Questioned costs: None Context: (64.033) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 1,044 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 1 was found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. (93.676) A sample of 40 was made from a population of 926 transactions charged to the major program for salaries and benefit expenses. Of the 40 sampled costs, 7 were found to be out of compliance with the provisions for 2 CFR 200.430 Compensation – personal services of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: There is a misunderstanding on how employees and cost centers must be set up in ADP in order to achieve the desired allocation splits. Effect: Inadequate allocation of wages to federal programs may result in noncompliance with grant regulations. This can also lead to overcharging or undercharging the federal grant, which may result in penalties or repayment obligations. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends that those charged with establishing new employees in ADP receive an updated training on the correct setup steps to ensure that employees who work across various programs have their wages allocated accurately based on the documented time and effort spent on each program. CCS has already implemented a fix going forward and is currently assessing the cumulative error for the year under audit. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Federal Agency: Department of Veteran Affairs Federal Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.033 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: S20-WA-500-2023 Award Period: October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2023 Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.318(i) states that "the non-Federal entity must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: Rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price". In addition, 2 CFR 200.320(a)(2)(i) states that "... If small purchase procedures are used, price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources as determined appropriate by the non-Federal entity". 2 CFR 180.300 also indicates that participants must check SAM exclusions, collect a certification form, or add a clause or condition to the covered transaction before entering into a covered transaction. Condition: For the sampled procurement selection, documentation was not retained for the adequate number of price comparisons prior to exercising the procurement, as required, and stated in CCS’s written procurement policy. In addition, documentation was not retained for the vendor showing the vendor was checked for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the transaction. Questioned costs: None Context: CLA tested the entire population (1) of procurement transactions charged to the major program that exceeded CCS’s established Micro Purchase threshold of $10,000. The transaction was found to be out of compliance with the procurement requirements, as documentation was not retained detailing the history of the procurement, including the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, basis for contractor selection, and the basis for the contract price. Documentation should be retained to evidence the adequate number of price comparisons, price analyses, and rationale of acquisition, including to limit competition where competition is limited. In addition, documentation was not retained for the vendor showing that the vendor was checked for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the transaction. Cause: Documentation retained for the procurement transaction was not adequate to show proof of compliance with CFRs 200.318 – 200.327. Effect: Without adequate records retained, CCS is at risk of noncompliance with the standards of procurement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: CLA recommends updating the Procurement, Suspension and Debarment certification form to include more rigorous documentation as required by CFRs 200.318 – 200.327, including such documentation as the procurement threshold of the transaction, price comparisons and analyses made, bids obtained, proof of any limited competition, dated vendor screenings, and signed authorization of the appropriate program personnel. CLA also recommends emphasizing the importance of the procurement standards and established policy to all authorized purchasers within CCS. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.