Audit 30537

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$24.95M
Findings
20
Programs
18
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-05-01
Auditor: Larson Gross

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
29210 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29211 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29212 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29213 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29214 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29215 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29216 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29217 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29218 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
29219 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605652 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605653 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605654 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605655 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605656 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605657 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605658 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605659 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605660 2022-002 Material Weakness - A
605661 2022-002 Material Weakness - A

Contacts

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CMGCKVHEZRD8 Sarah Miranda Auditee
3604381100 Benjamin Hancock Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. RURAL RENTAL HOUSING LOANS (10.415) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 5309491. SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS PROGRAM (14.195) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 457304. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/STATE'S PROGRAM AND NON-ENTITLEMENT GRANTS IN HAWAII (14.228) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 504838. MARK-TO-MARKET PROGRAM - LOAN (MORTGAGE RESTRUCTURING LOAN) (14.U01) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 284736. MARK-TO-MARKET PROGRAM - LOAN (CONTINGENT REPAYMENT LOAN) (14.U02) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 168343.
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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties and Affiliates (the CAC) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the CAC, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations, or changes in net assets or cash flows of the CAC.

Finding Details

Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.
Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA number: 93.568 Award number: F19-53101-410, F19-53101-428, F21-32606-069, F21-32607-069, F21-5310C-410, F21-63260A-069, F22-32606-069 Award period: 10/1/2020 ? 9/30/2024 Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Community Services Block Grant CFDA number: 93.569 Award number: F20-3210C-009, F21-32101-009, F22-32101-009 Award period: 1/20/2020 ? 9/30/2023 Criteria: The CAC must establish internal control procedures over compliance with provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), that require, among other things, that direct charges to federal awards be for allowable costs. To be an allowable cost, charges must be supported by appropriate documentation and be properly approved. The specific requirements for allowable activities are unique to each Federal Program and are found in the laws, regulations, and the provisions of each contract or grant agreement pertaining to the federal program. Condition: Results of Tests of Internal Controls Over Compliance and Compliance ? 93.568 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 3 instances of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in over charges to the program of $775. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,187. 93.569 ? We selected a sample of 25 transactions to test controls over compliance and compliance of payroll disbursement costs charged to the major program. We identified 1 instance of the 25 payroll transactions where the employee's timesheet was reviewed by the supervisor, but the contract charged in the general ledger did not agree to the actual hour allocation noted on the employee?s timesheet and personnel action notice. The errors noted resulted in an under charge to the program of $165. The total sample population of the 25 payroll items tested was $28,696. Cause: The primary factor that contributed to the deficiencies was the lack of sufficient controls implemented to appropriately review and monitor payroll activity and ensure amounts were properly recorded in the general ledger. Effect: Payroll transactions were being processed incorrectly. Context: Management did not implement effective internal controls over payroll disbursements. Questioned costs: 93.568 ? Known questioned costs were $775 of over charges. 93.569 ? Known questioned costs were $165 of under charges. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: In order to ensure payroll transactions are properly reviewed, approved, and supporting documentation maintained, we recommend the CAC ensure controls over payroll procedures are operating effectively ? this includes implementing a review process over employee time allocation from timesheets to the general ledger. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.