Audit 316504

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.53M
Findings
12
Programs
4
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-08-02

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
480292 2023-003 - - B
480293 2023-004 - Yes C
480294 2023-003 - - B
480295 2023-004 - Yes C
480296 2023-003 - - B
480297 2023-004 - Yes C
1056734 2023-003 - - B
1056735 2023-004 - Yes C
1056736 2023-003 - - B
1056737 2023-004 - Yes C
1056738 2023-003 - - B
1056739 2023-004 - Yes C

Contacts

Name Title Type
GSKBC9ZMJ815 Jessica Ellison Auditee
2406966600 Natalie Kuhn Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 - GENERAL Accounting Policies: Expenditures reflected on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance “Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations”, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NCHE has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents expenditures for all federal assistance awards that were in effect for the year ended June 30, 2023 for National Council for History Education, Inc. (NCHE). NCHE’s reporting entity is described in Note 1 of the basic financial statements.
Title: NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reflected on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance “Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations”, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NCHE has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of NCHE 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 (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of NCHE, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of NCHE.
Title: NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reflected on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance “Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations”, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NCHE has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate Expenditures reflected on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, “Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations”, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: NOTE 4 - OTHER DISCLOSURES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reflected on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance “Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations”, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: NCHE has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate There were no loans or loan guarantees outstanding at year end. NCHE has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate. NCHE did not disburse any federal awards to subrecipients for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Condition: During testing of federal expenditures, we noted 5 out of 40 expense transactions tested thatlacked supporting documentation to validate the expense. Criteria: Per 2 CRF section 200.403(g), costs must be adequately documented. Cause of Condition: This issue was caused by inadequate policies and weakened internal controls. Effect: Failure to retain proper supporting documentation could result in noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.403(g) and/or questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend all disbursements be supported with a receipt or invoice detailing the date, amount, and business purpose of the expenditure. This procedure will help ensure all expenditures are properly recorded and documented. Furthermore, all receipts should specify the purchase and, if for a meal purchase, the specific attendees who benefited from the expense in order to be in compliance with IRS expense guidelines. NCHE should also establish a policy regarding missing receipts. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of grant reimbursements, we noted NCHE received reimbursement for program costs before it paid for those costs. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3), program costs must be paid by non-federal entity funds before submitting a reimbursement request. Cause of Condition: NCHE does not have adequate polices in place to ensure program costs have been paid before a reimbursement request is submitted. Effect: The lack of adequate policies may result in noncompliance with federal program cash management requirements. Recommendation: We recommend NCHE implement policies and procedures that outline the process for requesting reimbursement in line with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Uniform Guidance states that a non-federal entity must distribute funds for program purposes before requesting payment from the federal awarding agency or pass through entity. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of federal expenditures, we noted 5 out of 40 expense transactions tested thatlacked supporting documentation to validate the expense. Criteria: Per 2 CRF section 200.403(g), costs must be adequately documented. Cause of Condition: This issue was caused by inadequate policies and weakened internal controls. Effect: Failure to retain proper supporting documentation could result in noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.403(g) and/or questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend all disbursements be supported with a receipt or invoice detailing the date, amount, and business purpose of the expenditure. This procedure will help ensure all expenditures are properly recorded and documented. Furthermore, all receipts should specify the purchase and, if for a meal purchase, the specific attendees who benefited from the expense in order to be in compliance with IRS expense guidelines. NCHE should also establish a policy regarding missing receipts. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of grant reimbursements, we noted NCHE received reimbursement for program costs before it paid for those costs. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3), program costs must be paid by non-federal entity funds before submitting a reimbursement request. Cause of Condition: NCHE does not have adequate polices in place to ensure program costs have been paid before a reimbursement request is submitted. Effect: The lack of adequate policies may result in noncompliance with federal program cash management requirements. Recommendation: We recommend NCHE implement policies and procedures that outline the process for requesting reimbursement in line with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Uniform Guidance states that a non-federal entity must distribute funds for program purposes before requesting payment from the federal awarding agency or pass through entity. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of federal expenditures, we noted 5 out of 40 expense transactions tested thatlacked supporting documentation to validate the expense. Criteria: Per 2 CRF section 200.403(g), costs must be adequately documented. Cause of Condition: This issue was caused by inadequate policies and weakened internal controls. Effect: Failure to retain proper supporting documentation could result in noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.403(g) and/or questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend all disbursements be supported with a receipt or invoice detailing the date, amount, and business purpose of the expenditure. This procedure will help ensure all expenditures are properly recorded and documented. Furthermore, all receipts should specify the purchase and, if for a meal purchase, the specific attendees who benefited from the expense in order to be in compliance with IRS expense guidelines. NCHE should also establish a policy regarding missing receipts. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of grant reimbursements, we noted NCHE received reimbursement for program costs before it paid for those costs. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3), program costs must be paid by non-federal entity funds before submitting a reimbursement request. Cause of Condition: NCHE does not have adequate polices in place to ensure program costs have been paid before a reimbursement request is submitted. Effect: The lack of adequate policies may result in noncompliance with federal program cash management requirements. Recommendation: We recommend NCHE implement policies and procedures that outline the process for requesting reimbursement in line with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Uniform Guidance states that a non-federal entity must distribute funds for program purposes before requesting payment from the federal awarding agency or pass through entity. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of federal expenditures, we noted 5 out of 40 expense transactions tested thatlacked supporting documentation to validate the expense. Criteria: Per 2 CRF section 200.403(g), costs must be adequately documented. Cause of Condition: This issue was caused by inadequate policies and weakened internal controls. Effect: Failure to retain proper supporting documentation could result in noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.403(g) and/or questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend all disbursements be supported with a receipt or invoice detailing the date, amount, and business purpose of the expenditure. This procedure will help ensure all expenditures are properly recorded and documented. Furthermore, all receipts should specify the purchase and, if for a meal purchase, the specific attendees who benefited from the expense in order to be in compliance with IRS expense guidelines. NCHE should also establish a policy regarding missing receipts. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of grant reimbursements, we noted NCHE received reimbursement for program costs before it paid for those costs. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3), program costs must be paid by non-federal entity funds before submitting a reimbursement request. Cause of Condition: NCHE does not have adequate polices in place to ensure program costs have been paid before a reimbursement request is submitted. Effect: The lack of adequate policies may result in noncompliance with federal program cash management requirements. Recommendation: We recommend NCHE implement policies and procedures that outline the process for requesting reimbursement in line with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Uniform Guidance states that a non-federal entity must distribute funds for program purposes before requesting payment from the federal awarding agency or pass through entity. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of federal expenditures, we noted 5 out of 40 expense transactions tested thatlacked supporting documentation to validate the expense. Criteria: Per 2 CRF section 200.403(g), costs must be adequately documented. Cause of Condition: This issue was caused by inadequate policies and weakened internal controls. Effect: Failure to retain proper supporting documentation could result in noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.403(g) and/or questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend all disbursements be supported with a receipt or invoice detailing the date, amount, and business purpose of the expenditure. This procedure will help ensure all expenditures are properly recorded and documented. Furthermore, all receipts should specify the purchase and, if for a meal purchase, the specific attendees who benefited from the expense in order to be in compliance with IRS expense guidelines. NCHE should also establish a policy regarding missing receipts. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of grant reimbursements, we noted NCHE received reimbursement for program costs before it paid for those costs. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3), program costs must be paid by non-federal entity funds before submitting a reimbursement request. Cause of Condition: NCHE does not have adequate polices in place to ensure program costs have been paid before a reimbursement request is submitted. Effect: The lack of adequate policies may result in noncompliance with federal program cash management requirements. Recommendation: We recommend NCHE implement policies and procedures that outline the process for requesting reimbursement in line with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Uniform Guidance states that a non-federal entity must distribute funds for program purposes before requesting payment from the federal awarding agency or pass through entity. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of federal expenditures, we noted 5 out of 40 expense transactions tested thatlacked supporting documentation to validate the expense. Criteria: Per 2 CRF section 200.403(g), costs must be adequately documented. Cause of Condition: This issue was caused by inadequate policies and weakened internal controls. Effect: Failure to retain proper supporting documentation could result in noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.403(g) and/or questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend all disbursements be supported with a receipt or invoice detailing the date, amount, and business purpose of the expenditure. This procedure will help ensure all expenditures are properly recorded and documented. Furthermore, all receipts should specify the purchase and, if for a meal purchase, the specific attendees who benefited from the expense in order to be in compliance with IRS expense guidelines. NCHE should also establish a policy regarding missing receipts. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.
Condition: During testing of grant reimbursements, we noted NCHE received reimbursement for program costs before it paid for those costs. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3), program costs must be paid by non-federal entity funds before submitting a reimbursement request. Cause of Condition: NCHE does not have adequate polices in place to ensure program costs have been paid before a reimbursement request is submitted. Effect: The lack of adequate policies may result in noncompliance with federal program cash management requirements. Recommendation: We recommend NCHE implement policies and procedures that outline the process for requesting reimbursement in line with 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Uniform Guidance states that a non-federal entity must distribute funds for program purposes before requesting payment from the federal awarding agency or pass through entity. Management Response: Management accepts the finding and recommendation.