Audit 300144

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.47M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Community Youth Advance (MD)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
388409 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - B
964851 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - B

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PVZ5MLG9RHK6 Danielle M. Middlebrooks Auditee
2407703870 Dawit Negari Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 8-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity of Community Youth Advance, Inc. (the Organization) 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 (Uniform Guidance). The principal estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the accompanying schedule relate to cost allowability and allocability (Note B). Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Title: Federal Audits Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 8-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The allowability of certain costs under government grants is subject to audit by the contracting agency. Certain indirect costs charged to grants are subject to revisions based on government audits of those costs. Management believes that contract costs are consistent with applicable government cost principles, and that costs subsequently disallowed, if any, upon audit by the government would not be material.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 8-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 8-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization has elected to use the 8-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Significant Deficiency Assistance Listing # 84.287 Record keeping system Condition: We noted the Organization had difficulty locating certain records, including employee salary authorization forms, timesheets, expenditure invoices and related approvals, that were requested as part of the audit process. Criteria: Financial records, supporting documents, and all other non-Federal entity records must be retained properly and be readily available when requested to support allowable and allocable costs. Cause: Certain records were not properly retained. Effect: In certain instances throughout the audit process, complete and accurate records were not readily available. Missing invoices and approval could result in the payment of unsubstantiated expenses and potential misuse of the Organization’s resources. For payroll expenses, there is a possibility that the payments to the employees are inconsistent with the amounts specified in the employment agreements. Recommendation: We would recommend the Organization strengthen their current recordkeeping system to ensure the appropriate records are available when they are needed. Instance of Non-Compliance: Allowability of Costs Questioned cost: $0
Significant Deficiency Assistance Listing # 84.287 Record keeping system Condition: We noted the Organization had difficulty locating certain records, including employee salary authorization forms, timesheets, expenditure invoices and related approvals, that were requested as part of the audit process. Criteria: Financial records, supporting documents, and all other non-Federal entity records must be retained properly and be readily available when requested to support allowable and allocable costs. Cause: Certain records were not properly retained. Effect: In certain instances throughout the audit process, complete and accurate records were not readily available. Missing invoices and approval could result in the payment of unsubstantiated expenses and potential misuse of the Organization’s resources. For payroll expenses, there is a possibility that the payments to the employees are inconsistent with the amounts specified in the employment agreements. Recommendation: We would recommend the Organization strengthen their current recordkeeping system to ensure the appropriate records are available when they are needed. Instance of Non-Compliance: Allowability of Costs Questioned cost: $0