Audit 308725

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.19M
Findings
8
Programs
6
Organization: Casa De Amparo (CA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-12

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
400669 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes B
400670 2023-002 Material Weakness Yes B
400671 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes B
400672 2023-002 Material Weakness Yes B
977111 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes B
977112 2023-002 Material Weakness Yes B
977113 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes B
977114 2023-002 Material Weakness Yes B

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
NDXSFKXKBLM7 Katherine M. Karpe Auditee
7607545500 Hayley Geier Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 - 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. Casa de Amparo has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Casa de Amparo has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Federal, State and Other Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Casa de Amparo 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 Casa de Amparo, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Casa de Amparo.
Title: Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 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. Casa de Amparo has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Casa de Amparo has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. 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. Casa de Amparo has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 3 - Comingled Funding 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. Casa de Amparo has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Casa de Amparo has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Foster Care Title IV- E - Foster award amounts that are passed through County of San Diego Health and Human Services are noted as major programs due to comingled funding from federal and state. The breakdown of federal and state Care funding was determined at the time of audit fieldwork.

Finding Details

Criteria Management is responsible for implementing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. These deficiencies included:  Adequate support was not reviewed and retained for contributions, journal entries, and expenses.  Evidence of timely review was not available for certain journal entries, invoices, and expense reports.  Errors were identified in the recording of several transactions. Due to lack of review these errors were not identified and corrected on a timely basis. Errors included in the release of net assets with donor restriction, allocation of expenses between departments, reconciliation of payroll expenses, and recording of grant and contributions of non-financial assets.  Evidence of timely review was not available for certain reports required to be prepared in accordance with the Organization’s grant agreements. This lack of review resulted in several errors within the reports. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2023-001 for more details. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Yes. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.
Criteria Management is responsible for implementing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. These deficiencies included:  Adequate support was not reviewed and retained for contributions, journal entries, and expenses.  Evidence of timely review was not available for certain journal entries, invoices, and expense reports.  Errors were identified in the recording of several transactions. Due to lack of review these errors were not identified and corrected on a timely basis. Errors included in the release of net assets with donor restriction, allocation of expenses between departments, reconciliation of payroll expenses, and recording of grant and contributions of non-financial assets.  Evidence of timely review was not available for certain reports required to be prepared in accordance with the Organization’s grant agreements. This lack of review resulted in several errors within the reports. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2023-001 for more details. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Yes. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.
Criteria Management is responsible for implementing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. These deficiencies included:  Adequate support was not reviewed and retained for contributions, journal entries, and expenses.  Evidence of timely review was not available for certain journal entries, invoices, and expense reports.  Errors were identified in the recording of several transactions. Due to lack of review these errors were not identified and corrected on a timely basis. Errors included in the release of net assets with donor restriction, allocation of expenses between departments, reconciliation of payroll expenses, and recording of grant and contributions of non-financial assets.  Evidence of timely review was not available for certain reports required to be prepared in accordance with the Organization’s grant agreements. This lack of review resulted in several errors within the reports. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2023-001 for more details. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Yes. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.
Criteria Management is responsible for implementing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. These deficiencies included:  Adequate support was not reviewed and retained for contributions, journal entries, and expenses.  Evidence of timely review was not available for certain journal entries, invoices, and expense reports.  Errors were identified in the recording of several transactions. Due to lack of review these errors were not identified and corrected on a timely basis. Errors included in the release of net assets with donor restriction, allocation of expenses between departments, reconciliation of payroll expenses, and recording of grant and contributions of non-financial assets.  Evidence of timely review was not available for certain reports required to be prepared in accordance with the Organization’s grant agreements. This lack of review resulted in several errors within the reports. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2023-001 for more details. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Yes. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.