Audit 315590

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.63M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Provident, Inc. (MO)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-22

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
479065 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - L
1055507 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
DKBHB7KXH7D5 Jamie Ilko Auditee
3143716500 Fred Helfrich Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Provident, Inc. (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 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 Provident, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations, changes in net assets or cash flows of Provident, Inc. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash 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: Y Rate Explanation: Provident, Inc. has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Provident, Inc. (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 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 Provident, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations, changes in net assets or cash flows of Provident, Inc.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Provident, Inc. (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 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 Provident, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, results of operations, changes in net assets or cash flows of Provident, Inc. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash 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: Y Rate Explanation: Provident, Inc. has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Provident, Inc. has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Information on the Federal Program: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance 93.243, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, S23-SM84816-043, 2023, Passed through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Criteria or Specific Requirement: Financial Reporting Questioned Costs: None Context: Out of a population of 15 financial reports, a sample of 2 reports were selected for testing. One of the financial reports had deviations from the reporting requirements. Our sample was not and was not intended to be statistically valid. Effect: The Organization was unable to detect when clerical inaccuracies are being included within the submitted financial report. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place around reviewing required reports prior to submission. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not Applicable Recommendation: We recommend the Organization evaluate controls around monitoring reporting to determine proper information is being included in the reports. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. See further information on the corrective action plan provided by management.
Information on the Federal Program: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance 93.243, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, S23-SM84816-043, 2023, Passed through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Criteria or Specific Requirement: Financial Reporting Questioned Costs: None Context: Out of a population of 15 financial reports, a sample of 2 reports were selected for testing. One of the financial reports had deviations from the reporting requirements. Our sample was not and was not intended to be statistically valid. Effect: The Organization was unable to detect when clerical inaccuracies are being included within the submitted financial report. Cause: The Organization did not have proper controls in place around reviewing required reports prior to submission. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Not Applicable Recommendation: We recommend the Organization evaluate controls around monitoring reporting to determine proper information is being included in the reports. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. See further information on the corrective action plan provided by management.