Audit 316476

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.17M
Findings
12
Programs
5
Organization: Brother Bill's Helping Hand (TX)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-08-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
480242 2023-001 Material Weakness - I
480243 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
480244 2023-001 Material Weakness - I
480245 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
480246 2023-001 Material Weakness - I
480247 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
1056684 2023-001 Material Weakness - I
1056685 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
1056686 2023-001 Material Weakness - I
1056687 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
1056688 2023-001 Material Weakness - I
1056689 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB

Contacts

Name Title Type
Y3M7AGRYEFF3 Wesley Keyes Auditee
2146382196 Kim Crawford Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Non-cash Federal Awards Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Brother Bill’s Helping Hand (Organization) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. 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 the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. The Organization received non‐cash awards in the form of food commodities totaling $240,913 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Finding Details

Finding 2023‐001: Procurement – material weakness in internal controls over compliance and compliance finding. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200.320 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires non‐federal entities to obtain an adequate number of price quotes from qualified sources for acquisitions of property or services when the aggregate dollar amount exceeds the micro‐purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Condition: During testing of procurement, the auditors noted that the Organization did not have a process to obtain price quotes for vendors that exceeded the micro‐purchase threshold. The Organization had two material procurement transactions charged to the grant. Cause: Organization was unaware of federal procurement requirements. Effect: Internal controls were not properly implemented to reduce the risk of noncompliance and the Organization was not in compliance with federal procurement requirements. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented to obtain price quote documentation for covered transactions that exceed the micro‐purchase threshold. This documentation should be kept on file for all covered transactions. Management’s response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐002: Allowable costs – Material weakness in internal control over compliance. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires recipients to implement robust internal controls to ensure compliance with cost principles for all transactions charged to the grant. Condition: During allowable cost testing for federal grants, 6 out of the 24 invoices tested did not have documented approval from management. Cause: The Organization did not have a standard procedure in place to document management’s approval for credit card transactions prior to payment. Effect: The Organization’s reporting of allowable cost is not fully documented in accordance with internal control procedures over compliance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Management should implement controls related to documentation of approval for all credit card transactions prior to payment. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐001: Procurement – material weakness in internal controls over compliance and compliance finding. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200.320 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires non‐federal entities to obtain an adequate number of price quotes from qualified sources for acquisitions of property or services when the aggregate dollar amount exceeds the micro‐purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Condition: During testing of procurement, the auditors noted that the Organization did not have a process to obtain price quotes for vendors that exceeded the micro‐purchase threshold. The Organization had two material procurement transactions charged to the grant. Cause: Organization was unaware of federal procurement requirements. Effect: Internal controls were not properly implemented to reduce the risk of noncompliance and the Organization was not in compliance with federal procurement requirements. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented to obtain price quote documentation for covered transactions that exceed the micro‐purchase threshold. This documentation should be kept on file for all covered transactions. Management’s response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐002: Allowable costs – Material weakness in internal control over compliance. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires recipients to implement robust internal controls to ensure compliance with cost principles for all transactions charged to the grant. Condition: During allowable cost testing for federal grants, 6 out of the 24 invoices tested did not have documented approval from management. Cause: The Organization did not have a standard procedure in place to document management’s approval for credit card transactions prior to payment. Effect: The Organization’s reporting of allowable cost is not fully documented in accordance with internal control procedures over compliance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Management should implement controls related to documentation of approval for all credit card transactions prior to payment. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐001: Procurement – material weakness in internal controls over compliance and compliance finding. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200.320 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires non‐federal entities to obtain an adequate number of price quotes from qualified sources for acquisitions of property or services when the aggregate dollar amount exceeds the micro‐purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Condition: During testing of procurement, the auditors noted that the Organization did not have a process to obtain price quotes for vendors that exceeded the micro‐purchase threshold. The Organization had two material procurement transactions charged to the grant. Cause: Organization was unaware of federal procurement requirements. Effect: Internal controls were not properly implemented to reduce the risk of noncompliance and the Organization was not in compliance with federal procurement requirements. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented to obtain price quote documentation for covered transactions that exceed the micro‐purchase threshold. This documentation should be kept on file for all covered transactions. Management’s response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐002: Allowable costs – Material weakness in internal control over compliance. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires recipients to implement robust internal controls to ensure compliance with cost principles for all transactions charged to the grant. Condition: During allowable cost testing for federal grants, 6 out of the 24 invoices tested did not have documented approval from management. Cause: The Organization did not have a standard procedure in place to document management’s approval for credit card transactions prior to payment. Effect: The Organization’s reporting of allowable cost is not fully documented in accordance with internal control procedures over compliance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Management should implement controls related to documentation of approval for all credit card transactions prior to payment. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐001: Procurement – material weakness in internal controls over compliance and compliance finding. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200.320 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires non‐federal entities to obtain an adequate number of price quotes from qualified sources for acquisitions of property or services when the aggregate dollar amount exceeds the micro‐purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Condition: During testing of procurement, the auditors noted that the Organization did not have a process to obtain price quotes for vendors that exceeded the micro‐purchase threshold. The Organization had two material procurement transactions charged to the grant. Cause: Organization was unaware of federal procurement requirements. Effect: Internal controls were not properly implemented to reduce the risk of noncompliance and the Organization was not in compliance with federal procurement requirements. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented to obtain price quote documentation for covered transactions that exceed the micro‐purchase threshold. This documentation should be kept on file for all covered transactions. Management’s response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐002: Allowable costs – Material weakness in internal control over compliance. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires recipients to implement robust internal controls to ensure compliance with cost principles for all transactions charged to the grant. Condition: During allowable cost testing for federal grants, 6 out of the 24 invoices tested did not have documented approval from management. Cause: The Organization did not have a standard procedure in place to document management’s approval for credit card transactions prior to payment. Effect: The Organization’s reporting of allowable cost is not fully documented in accordance with internal control procedures over compliance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Management should implement controls related to documentation of approval for all credit card transactions prior to payment. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐001: Procurement – material weakness in internal controls over compliance and compliance finding. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200.320 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires non‐federal entities to obtain an adequate number of price quotes from qualified sources for acquisitions of property or services when the aggregate dollar amount exceeds the micro‐purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Condition: During testing of procurement, the auditors noted that the Organization did not have a process to obtain price quotes for vendors that exceeded the micro‐purchase threshold. The Organization had two material procurement transactions charged to the grant. Cause: Organization was unaware of federal procurement requirements. Effect: Internal controls were not properly implemented to reduce the risk of noncompliance and the Organization was not in compliance with federal procurement requirements. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented to obtain price quote documentation for covered transactions that exceed the micro‐purchase threshold. This documentation should be kept on file for all covered transactions. Management’s response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐002: Allowable costs – Material weakness in internal control over compliance. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires recipients to implement robust internal controls to ensure compliance with cost principles for all transactions charged to the grant. Condition: During allowable cost testing for federal grants, 6 out of the 24 invoices tested did not have documented approval from management. Cause: The Organization did not have a standard procedure in place to document management’s approval for credit card transactions prior to payment. Effect: The Organization’s reporting of allowable cost is not fully documented in accordance with internal control procedures over compliance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Management should implement controls related to documentation of approval for all credit card transactions prior to payment. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐001: Procurement – material weakness in internal controls over compliance and compliance finding. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200.320 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires non‐federal entities to obtain an adequate number of price quotes from qualified sources for acquisitions of property or services when the aggregate dollar amount exceeds the micro‐purchase threshold but does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Condition: During testing of procurement, the auditors noted that the Organization did not have a process to obtain price quotes for vendors that exceeded the micro‐purchase threshold. The Organization had two material procurement transactions charged to the grant. Cause: Organization was unaware of federal procurement requirements. Effect: Internal controls were not properly implemented to reduce the risk of noncompliance and the Organization was not in compliance with federal procurement requirements. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented to obtain price quote documentation for covered transactions that exceed the micro‐purchase threshold. This documentation should be kept on file for all covered transactions. Management’s response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023‐002: Allowable costs – Material weakness in internal control over compliance. 21.027: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Section 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires recipients to implement robust internal controls to ensure compliance with cost principles for all transactions charged to the grant. Condition: During allowable cost testing for federal grants, 6 out of the 24 invoices tested did not have documented approval from management. Cause: The Organization did not have a standard procedure in place to document management’s approval for credit card transactions prior to payment. Effect: The Organization’s reporting of allowable cost is not fully documented in accordance with internal control procedures over compliance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Management should implement controls related to documentation of approval for all credit card transactions prior to payment. Management’s Response: See corrective action plan.