Audit 308948

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.73M
Findings
4
Programs
11
Organization: Api Chaya (WA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-15

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DSLZGUUVFFZ4 Priya Rai Auditee
2064679976 Bryce Rassilyer 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 for all awards with the exception of Assistance Listing 21.027, which follows criteria determined by the Department of Treasury for allowability of costs. wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has not elected the de minimus indirect cost rate of 10%. The Organization schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 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, change 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 for all awards with the exception of Assistance Listing 21.027, which follows criteria determined by the Department of Treasury for allowability of costs. wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has not elected the de minimus indirect cost rate of 10%. There were no subrecipient payments during the year.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Crime Victim Assistance Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not available Pass-Through Agency: Washington State Department of Commerce Pass-Through Number(s): F21-31219-201, F22-31219-815 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2026, 10/1/2023-6/30/2025 Type of Finding • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance – Period of Performance • Other Matter – Non-Compliance with Period of Performance Compliance Requirements Criteria or specific requirement: A non-federal entity may charge only allowable costs incurred during the approved budget period of a federal award's period of performance. Condition: Out of 11 disbursements tested, 4 for a total of $105.62 non-payroll disbursements were charged to the Federal awards and get reimbursed prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Questioned costs: $105.62. Context: Out of 11 disbursements tested, 4 for a total of $105.62 non-payroll disbursements were charged to the Federal awards and get reimbursed prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Cause: The API Chaya's management was not properly tracking the grant period and obtained the approval from the funding agency about incurring expenditures prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Effect: API Chaya was reimbursed for unallowable costs. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend API Chaya implement controls to ensure expenditures are recorded in the correct Federal grant year. Views of responsible officials: Management’s response and corrective action plan is attached to our report.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Crime Victim Assistance Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not available Pass-Through Agency: Washington State Department of Commerce Pass-Through Number(s): F21-31219-201, F22-31219-815 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2026, 10/1/2023-6/30/2025 Type of Finding • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance – Period of Performance • Other Matter – Non-Compliance with Period of Performance Compliance Requirements Criteria or specific requirement: A non-federal entity may charge only allowable costs incurred during the approved budget period of a federal award's period of performance. Condition: Out of 11 disbursements tested, 4 for a total of $105.62 non-payroll disbursements were charged to the Federal awards and get reimbursed prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Questioned costs: $105.62. Context: Out of 11 disbursements tested, 4 for a total of $105.62 non-payroll disbursements were charged to the Federal awards and get reimbursed prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Cause: The API Chaya's management was not properly tracking the grant period and obtained the approval from the funding agency about incurring expenditures prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Effect: API Chaya was reimbursed for unallowable costs. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend API Chaya implement controls to ensure expenditures are recorded in the correct Federal grant year. Views of responsible officials: Management’s response and corrective action plan is attached to our report.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Crime Victim Assistance Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not available Pass-Through Agency: Washington State Department of Commerce Pass-Through Number(s): F21-31219-201, F22-31219-815 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2026, 10/1/2023-6/30/2025 Type of Finding • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance – Period of Performance • Other Matter – Non-Compliance with Period of Performance Compliance Requirements Criteria or specific requirement: A non-federal entity may charge only allowable costs incurred during the approved budget period of a federal award's period of performance. Condition: Out of 11 disbursements tested, 4 for a total of $105.62 non-payroll disbursements were charged to the Federal awards and get reimbursed prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Questioned costs: $105.62. Context: Out of 11 disbursements tested, 4 for a total of $105.62 non-payroll disbursements were charged to the Federal awards and get reimbursed prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Cause: The API Chaya's management was not properly tracking the grant period and obtained the approval from the funding agency about incurring expenditures prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Effect: API Chaya was reimbursed for unallowable costs. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend API Chaya implement controls to ensure expenditures are recorded in the correct Federal grant year. Views of responsible officials: Management’s response and corrective action plan is attached to our report.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Program Name: Crime Victim Assistance Assistance Listing Number: 16.575 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Not available Pass-Through Agency: Washington State Department of Commerce Pass-Through Number(s): F21-31219-201, F22-31219-815 Award Period: 7/1/2023-6/30/2026, 10/1/2023-6/30/2025 Type of Finding • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance – Period of Performance • Other Matter – Non-Compliance with Period of Performance Compliance Requirements Criteria or specific requirement: A non-federal entity may charge only allowable costs incurred during the approved budget period of a federal award's period of performance. Condition: Out of 11 disbursements tested, 4 for a total of $105.62 non-payroll disbursements were charged to the Federal awards and get reimbursed prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Questioned costs: $105.62. Context: Out of 11 disbursements tested, 4 for a total of $105.62 non-payroll disbursements were charged to the Federal awards and get reimbursed prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Cause: The API Chaya's management was not properly tracking the grant period and obtained the approval from the funding agency about incurring expenditures prior to the beginning of the period of performance. Effect: API Chaya was reimbursed for unallowable costs. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend API Chaya implement controls to ensure expenditures are recorded in the correct Federal grant year. Views of responsible officials: Management’s response and corrective action plan is attached to our report.