Audit 308558

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$979,762
Findings
12
Programs
7
Organization: Ignite (IL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-11
Auditor: Porte Brown LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
400533 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - L
400534 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
400535 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - L
400536 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
400537 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - L
400538 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
976975 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - L
976976 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
976977 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - L
976978 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
976979 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - L
976980 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
TT6SMERGSQN9 Lisa Burnett Auditee
3125685700 Megan Angle Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y 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 Ignite (the “Organization”) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 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 Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization provided no amounts to subrecipients from the federal awards listed.
Title: NON-CASH ASSISTANCE 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: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization had no non-cash assistance, federal insurance, or loan guarantees to be disclosed as required by the Uniform Guidance.
Title: LOANS OUTSTANDING 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: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. There were no loans outstanding at June 30, 2023 related to the federal awards listed.
Title: DONATED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 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: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization did not receive donated personal protective equipment during the year ended June 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Criteria:2 CFR 200.510(b) requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of federal awards (SEFA) that must contain federal awards expended during the period. Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, the total federal expenditures reflected on the SEFA were inaccurate amounts for some programs and the program 21.027 was omitted on the initial SEFA report. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, staff was unfamiliar with the specifics of the grant. Effect:SEFA was inaccurate Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2023 will be filed after the March 30, 2024 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: Inaccuracies of the SEFA resulted in delays in completion of the Single Audit and data collection form filing. Effect: Late filing will result in the organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for the audit of the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria:2 CFR 200.510(b) requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of federal awards (SEFA) that must contain federal awards expended during the period. Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, the total federal expenditures reflected on the SEFA were inaccurate amounts for some programs and the program 21.027 was omitted on the initial SEFA report. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, staff was unfamiliar with the specifics of the grant. Effect:SEFA was inaccurate Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2023 will be filed after the March 30, 2024 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: Inaccuracies of the SEFA resulted in delays in completion of the Single Audit and data collection form filing. Effect: Late filing will result in the organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for the audit of the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria:2 CFR 200.510(b) requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of federal awards (SEFA) that must contain federal awards expended during the period. Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, the total federal expenditures reflected on the SEFA were inaccurate amounts for some programs and the program 21.027 was omitted on the initial SEFA report. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, staff was unfamiliar with the specifics of the grant. Effect:SEFA was inaccurate Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2023 will be filed after the March 30, 2024 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: Inaccuracies of the SEFA resulted in delays in completion of the Single Audit and data collection form filing. Effect: Late filing will result in the organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for the audit of the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria:2 CFR 200.510(b) requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of federal awards (SEFA) that must contain federal awards expended during the period. Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, the total federal expenditures reflected on the SEFA were inaccurate amounts for some programs and the program 21.027 was omitted on the initial SEFA report. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, staff was unfamiliar with the specifics of the grant. Effect:SEFA was inaccurate Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2023 will be filed after the March 30, 2024 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: Inaccuracies of the SEFA resulted in delays in completion of the Single Audit and data collection form filing. Effect: Late filing will result in the organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for the audit of the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria:2 CFR 200.510(b) requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of federal awards (SEFA) that must contain federal awards expended during the period. Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, the total federal expenditures reflected on the SEFA were inaccurate amounts for some programs and the program 21.027 was omitted on the initial SEFA report. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, staff was unfamiliar with the specifics of the grant. Effect:SEFA was inaccurate Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2023 will be filed after the March 30, 2024 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: Inaccuracies of the SEFA resulted in delays in completion of the Single Audit and data collection form filing. Effect: Late filing will result in the organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for the audit of the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria:2 CFR 200.510(b) requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of federal awards (SEFA) that must contain federal awards expended during the period. Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, the total federal expenditures reflected on the SEFA were inaccurate amounts for some programs and the program 21.027 was omitted on the initial SEFA report. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, staff was unfamiliar with the specifics of the grant. Effect:SEFA was inaccurate Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2023 will be filed after the March 30, 2024 nine month deadline, making it a late filing. Cause: Inaccuracies of the SEFA resulted in delays in completion of the Single Audit and data collection form filing. Effect: Late filing will result in the organization not meeting the low-risk auditee criteria for the audit of the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation:We recommend that management put controls in place over the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. Management's Response: We agree with this finding. See corrective action plan.