Audit 311576

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$10.79M
Findings
2
Programs
10
Organization: Bcmw Community Services, INC (IL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-02
Auditor: Sikich CPA LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
406011 2023-002 - - A
982453 2023-002 - - A

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.600 Head Start $488,369 Yes 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $370,804 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $221,085 - 0
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $170,553 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $110,402 - 0
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $61,671 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $10,984 - 0
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $8,692 - 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $2,833 - 0
81.196 Education for Homeless Children and Youths $2,735 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
NCQVNRC4ZVF5 Jessica Backs Auditee
6185323667 Lauren Groff Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of BCMW Community Services, Inc. (Agency) 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. 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 is a summary of the activity of the Agency’s federal award programs presented on the accrual basis. Expenses are recognized and recorded when incurred. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of BCMW Community Services, Inc. (Agency) 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency did not provide federal awards to subrecipients during the year ended June 30, 2023.
Title: DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of BCMW Community Services, Inc. (Agency) 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The major federal program of the Agency was the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start Program (93.600). The purpose of the Head Start Program is to promote school readiness by enhancing children’s cognitive social and emotional development.
Title: NON-CASH ASSISTANCE, LOANS OUTSTANDING AND INSURANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of BCMW Community Services, Inc. (Agency) 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Agency did not receive any federal non-cash assistance, federal loans or federal insurance for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Criteria: CFR 200.403 states “Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria in order to be allowable under Federal awards: (g) Be adequately documented.” Condition: In testing, the Agency was not able to provide support for 2 of 80 expenditure transactions reviewed. Cause: The Agency has not implemented procedures, to the degree necessary, to ensure that support/source documentation is maintained and readily available for grant expenses. Effect: Expenses are not properly supported with documentation. The Agency was not able to provide support for 2 of 80 expenditure transactions reviewed. Questioned Costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency update record retention controls to improve retention processes. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding and their response is included in this corrective action plan.
Criteria: CFR 200.403 states “Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria in order to be allowable under Federal awards: (g) Be adequately documented.” Condition: In testing, the Agency was not able to provide support for 2 of 80 expenditure transactions reviewed. Cause: The Agency has not implemented procedures, to the degree necessary, to ensure that support/source documentation is maintained and readily available for grant expenses. Effect: Expenses are not properly supported with documentation. The Agency was not able to provide support for 2 of 80 expenditure transactions reviewed. Questioned Costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency update record retention controls to improve retention processes. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this finding and their response is included in this corrective action plan.