Audit 315528

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$997,919
Findings
4
Programs
4
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-07-19

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
479021 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - A
479022 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - A
1055463 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - A
1055464 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - A

Contacts

Name Title Type
FMAZK9NXKEB7 Cynthia Cabot Auditee
6714792277 Aaron Ready Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: General 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. 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: Expenses (both direct and indirect) not associated with a specific functional classification are allocated among the various classifications using a formula based on staff utilization, or direct payroll hours, in each classification (program, administration, and fundraising). Other costs such as depreciation have been allocated based on management’s estimates of square footage. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Guam Coalition against Sexual Assault & Family Violence (the “Coalition”) for the year ended December 31, 2022. 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 Coalition, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Coalition. The Coalition did not receive noncash assistance during the year. There were no loans or loan guarantees outstanding.
Title: 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. 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: Expenses (both direct and indirect) not associated with a specific functional classification are allocated among the various classifications using a formula based on staff utilization, or direct payroll hours, in each classification (program, administration, and fundraising). Other costs such as depreciation have been allocated based on management’s estimates of square footage. 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. 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.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate 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. 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: Expenses (both direct and indirect) not associated with a specific functional classification are allocated among the various classifications using a formula based on staff utilization, or direct payroll hours, in each classification (program, administration, and fundraising). Other costs such as depreciation have been allocated based on management’s estimates of square footage. The Coalition has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Contingencies 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. 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: Expenses (both direct and indirect) not associated with a specific functional classification are allocated among the various classifications using a formula based on staff utilization, or direct payroll hours, in each classification (program, administration, and fundraising). Other costs such as depreciation have been allocated based on management’s estimates of square footage. Grant monies received and disbursed by the Coalition are for specific purposes and are subject to review by the grantor agencies. Such audits may result in requests for reimbursement due to disallowed expenditures. Based upon prior experience, The Coalition does not believe that such disallowances, if any would have a material effect on the financial position of the Coalition.

Finding Details

Federal agency: Department of Health and Human Services Federal program title: Family Violence Prevention and Services/State Domestic Violence Coalition Assistance Listing Number: 93.591 Award year: 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires compliance with reporting provisions. The Coalition should have sufficient policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with reporting provisions. Condition: The Coalition did not submit required annual reports during the year under audit on a timely basis. Questioned costs: None. Context: Under the terms and conditions of each grant award, a federal financial report is due annually no later than December 30th for each open project. Cause: The Coalition’s current internal controls were not sufficient to ensure completeness of the reporting population for the year. A few submissions were late due to unforeseen events outside the Coalition’s control. These included a super typhoon which hit the island early in the year, causing infrastructure and communications issues; big four firm auditors which were situated on the island left the market and could not perform the audit; and multiple other mid to small sized firms declining the job due to scheduling or capacity issues. Finally, they were able to find an auditor late in August, which delayed the submission even further. Effect: A failure to submit the federal financial report results in noncompliance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Coalition develop additional policies and procedures that ensure all reporting requirements are met on an annual basis. If the Coalition lacks sufficient internal resources, they should consult with an external resource to draft the procurement policy. Views of Responsible Officials: Per management, they will make it a priority to be aware of all deadlines related to the submission of quarterly and annual reports for federal awards and submit these on time.
Type of Finding: Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires compliance with report submission for program-specific audit provisions. 2 CFR 200.507(c)(1) indicates that the audit must be completed and the required reporting submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a different period is specified in a program-specific audit guide. Condition: The Coalition did not submit the audit within the required timeframe. Questioned costs: None. Context: This is the first year The Coalition was required to have a single audit performed under Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Coalition did not submit the annual financial report on time due to for single audit purposes due to various extraordinary factors. These included a super typhoon which hit the island early in the year, causing infrastructure and communications issues; big four firm auditors which were situated on the island left the market and could not perform the audit; and multiple other mid to small sized firms declining the job due to scheduling or capacity issues. Finally, they were able to find an auditor late in August, which delayed the submission even further. Effect: The Coalition is not in compliance with the federal regulations. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Coalition continuously monitor its expenditures of federal funds and begin the process of engaging an Auditor in a timely manner when the Coalition is aware that it will exceed the threshold triggering a single audit. Views of Responsible Officials: Per management, they will make it a priority to be aware of all deadlines related to the submission of quarterly and annual reports for federal awards and submit these on time.
Federal agency: Department of Health and Human Services Federal program title: Family Violence Prevention and Services/State Domestic Violence Coalition Assistance Listing Number: 93.591 Award year: 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires compliance with reporting provisions. The Coalition should have sufficient policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with reporting provisions. Condition: The Coalition did not submit required annual reports during the year under audit on a timely basis. Questioned costs: None. Context: Under the terms and conditions of each grant award, a federal financial report is due annually no later than December 30th for each open project. Cause: The Coalition’s current internal controls were not sufficient to ensure completeness of the reporting population for the year. A few submissions were late due to unforeseen events outside the Coalition’s control. These included a super typhoon which hit the island early in the year, causing infrastructure and communications issues; big four firm auditors which were situated on the island left the market and could not perform the audit; and multiple other mid to small sized firms declining the job due to scheduling or capacity issues. Finally, they were able to find an auditor late in August, which delayed the submission even further. Effect: A failure to submit the federal financial report results in noncompliance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Coalition develop additional policies and procedures that ensure all reporting requirements are met on an annual basis. If the Coalition lacks sufficient internal resources, they should consult with an external resource to draft the procurement policy. Views of Responsible Officials: Per management, they will make it a priority to be aware of all deadlines related to the submission of quarterly and annual reports for federal awards and submit these on time.
Type of Finding: Material Noncompliance Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) requires compliance with report submission for program-specific audit provisions. 2 CFR 200.507(c)(1) indicates that the audit must be completed and the required reporting submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a different period is specified in a program-specific audit guide. Condition: The Coalition did not submit the audit within the required timeframe. Questioned costs: None. Context: This is the first year The Coalition was required to have a single audit performed under Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Coalition did not submit the annual financial report on time due to for single audit purposes due to various extraordinary factors. These included a super typhoon which hit the island early in the year, causing infrastructure and communications issues; big four firm auditors which were situated on the island left the market and could not perform the audit; and multiple other mid to small sized firms declining the job due to scheduling or capacity issues. Finally, they were able to find an auditor late in August, which delayed the submission even further. Effect: The Coalition is not in compliance with the federal regulations. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Coalition continuously monitor its expenditures of federal funds and begin the process of engaging an Auditor in a timely manner when the Coalition is aware that it will exceed the threshold triggering a single audit. Views of Responsible Officials: Per management, they will make it a priority to be aware of all deadlines related to the submission of quarterly and annual reports for federal awards and submit these on time.