2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-002 – Eligibility (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
Criteria:
The Code of Federal Regulations Section 200.403(g) states that for eligibility under federal awards, they must be adequately documented and there must be sufficient documentation which should be maintained.
Condition:
During our testing of eligibility, we noted that management could not provide adequate supporting documentation for 12 of 40 beneficiaries sampled.
Cause:
Policies and procedures were not implemented by the awarded agency to require subrecipients to maintain documents to support that beneficiaries who received benefits meet the eligibility requirement for those benefits.
Effect or Potential Effect:
Expenses of $13,656 may have been improperly charged to the program for the services provided to these individuals. While management notes that prior to providing benefits under this program information is checked and verified for eligibility, BDO was unable to confirm the eligibility of the beneficiaries via review of supporting documentation for 12 of 40 beneficiaries tested.
Questioned Costs:
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the average cost of the participants in the program was $1,138 per participant, therefore, for the 12 participants whose support couldn’t be provided, the estimated question cost is calculated as $1,138 x 12 = $13,656.
Context:
We tested a sample of 40 participants and found 12 exceptions as noted in the condition. This is a condition identified per review of the Organization’s compliance with specified requirements using a statistical sample.
Recommendation:
We recommend that the Organization implement policies and procedures that would require subrecipients to maintain adequate supporting documentation for beneficiaries prior to them receiving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-002 – Eligibility (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
Criteria:
The Code of Federal Regulations Section 200.403(g) states that for eligibility under federal awards, they must be adequately documented and there must be sufficient documentation which should be maintained.
Condition:
During our testing of eligibility, we noted that management could not provide adequate supporting documentation for 12 of 40 beneficiaries sampled.
Cause:
Policies and procedures were not implemented by the awarded agency to require subrecipients to maintain documents to support that beneficiaries who received benefits meet the eligibility requirement for those benefits.
Effect or Potential Effect:
Expenses of $13,656 may have been improperly charged to the program for the services provided to these individuals. While management notes that prior to providing benefits under this program information is checked and verified for eligibility, BDO was unable to confirm the eligibility of the beneficiaries via review of supporting documentation for 12 of 40 beneficiaries tested.
Questioned Costs:
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the average cost of the participants in the program was $1,138 per participant, therefore, for the 12 participants whose support couldn’t be provided, the estimated question cost is calculated as $1,138 x 12 = $13,656.
Context:
We tested a sample of 40 participants and found 12 exceptions as noted in the condition. This is a condition identified per review of the Organization’s compliance with specified requirements using a statistical sample.
Recommendation:
We recommend that the Organization implement policies and procedures that would require subrecipients to maintain adequate supporting documentation for beneficiaries prior to them receiving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-002 – Eligibility (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
Criteria:
The Code of Federal Regulations Section 200.403(g) states that for eligibility under federal awards, they must be adequately documented and there must be sufficient documentation which should be maintained.
Condition:
During our testing of eligibility, we noted that management could not provide adequate supporting documentation for 12 of 40 beneficiaries sampled.
Cause:
Policies and procedures were not implemented by the awarded agency to require subrecipients to maintain documents to support that beneficiaries who received benefits meet the eligibility requirement for those benefits.
Effect or Potential Effect:
Expenses of $13,656 may have been improperly charged to the program for the services provided to these individuals. While management notes that prior to providing benefits under this program information is checked and verified for eligibility, BDO was unable to confirm the eligibility of the beneficiaries via review of supporting documentation for 12 of 40 beneficiaries tested.
Questioned Costs:
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the average cost of the participants in the program was $1,138 per participant, therefore, for the 12 participants whose support couldn’t be provided, the estimated question cost is calculated as $1,138 x 12 = $13,656.
Context:
We tested a sample of 40 participants and found 12 exceptions as noted in the condition. This is a condition identified per review of the Organization’s compliance with specified requirements using a statistical sample.
Recommendation:
We recommend that the Organization implement policies and procedures that would require subrecipients to maintain adequate supporting documentation for beneficiaries prior to them receiving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-001 - Reporting (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Don Bosco Sobre Ruedas (Don Bosco on Wheels)
U.S. Agency for International Development. Award Listing Number 98.006 Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) - Walking Anew - El Salvador
Criteria:
According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition:
During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended December 31, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely.
Cause:
Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, the Organization could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance’s required timeline.
Effect:
The Organization not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies and donors.
Questioned Costs:
None noted.
Context:
This was a condition noted per review of Salesian Missions, Inc.’s compliance with the reporting requirements.
Recommendation:
We recommend that management evaluate and update their financial reporting policies and procedures to ensure that future audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and DCF file timely.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.
2022-002 – Eligibility (Significant Deficiency)
Information on Federal Program:
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VII
U.S. State Department. Award Listing Number 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa: Sunrise Project, Cairo Urban Refugees VIII
Criteria:
The Code of Federal Regulations Section 200.403(g) states that for eligibility under federal awards, they must be adequately documented and there must be sufficient documentation which should be maintained.
Condition:
During our testing of eligibility, we noted that management could not provide adequate supporting documentation for 12 of 40 beneficiaries sampled.
Cause:
Policies and procedures were not implemented by the awarded agency to require subrecipients to maintain documents to support that beneficiaries who received benefits meet the eligibility requirement for those benefits.
Effect or Potential Effect:
Expenses of $13,656 may have been improperly charged to the program for the services provided to these individuals. While management notes that prior to providing benefits under this program information is checked and verified for eligibility, BDO was unable to confirm the eligibility of the beneficiaries via review of supporting documentation for 12 of 40 beneficiaries tested.
Questioned Costs:
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the average cost of the participants in the program was $1,138 per participant, therefore, for the 12 participants whose support couldn’t be provided, the estimated question cost is calculated as $1,138 x 12 = $13,656.
Context:
We tested a sample of 40 participants and found 12 exceptions as noted in the condition. This is a condition identified per review of the Organization’s compliance with specified requirements using a statistical sample.
Recommendation:
We recommend that the Organization implement policies and procedures that would require subrecipients to maintain adequate supporting documentation for beneficiaries prior to them receiving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Organization agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. The Organization’s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management’s planned corrective actions.