Audit 317048

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.04M
Findings
2
Programs
8
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-08-12

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
480941 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B
1057383 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - B

Programs

Contacts

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QP8MDNP6JVU9 Kyla McMillion Auditee
2316745631 Paula Bedford, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 3. PASS-THROUGH AGENCIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan and Affiliates (Michigan not-for-profit corporations) (collectively the "Organization") under programs of the federal government for the 15-month period 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 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 the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, or other applicable guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: For purposes of charging indirect costs to federal awards, the Organization has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis cost rate as permitted by §200.414 of the Uniform Guidance. The Organization receives certain federal grants as subawards from non-federal entities. Pass-through entities, where applicable, have been identified in the Schedule with an abbreviation, defined as follows: "See the notes to the SEFA for chart/table".

Finding Details

Independent Review and Approval of Disbursements and Manual Journal Entries (Allowable Costs/Costs Principles). Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance/Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles). Federal Program. Homeless Providers Grant; U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs; ALN 64.024; Award Number GINM268-1413-655-PD-21. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Organization to establish internal controls over disbursements and journal entries related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Organization's policies require an independent review of expenditures and journal entries. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented for 1 of 40 disbursements and all 7 journal entries selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Organization not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. As a result of this condition, the Organization is exposed to increased risk that program funds could be used for unallowable purposes. Questioned Costs. No costs were questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Organization follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions and journal entries. View of Responsible Officials. Management Concurs
Independent Review and Approval of Disbursements and Manual Journal Entries (Allowable Costs/Costs Principles). Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance/Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance (Allowable Costs/Cost Principles). Federal Program. Homeless Providers Grant; U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs; ALN 64.024; Award Number GINM268-1413-655-PD-21. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Organization to establish internal controls over disbursements and journal entries related to the compliance requirements applicable to allowable costs/cost provisions. The Organization's policies require an independent review of expenditures and journal entries. Condition. Evidence of an independent review was not documented for 1 of 40 disbursements and all 7 journal entries selected for testing. Cause. This condition appears to be the result of the Organization not adhering to established internal control policies and procedures. Effect. As a result of this condition, the Organization is exposed to increased risk that program funds could be used for unallowable purposes. Questioned Costs. No costs were questioned as a result of this finding. Recommendation. We recommend the Organization follow its internal control policies and procedures that require independent review of all disbursement transactions and journal entries. View of Responsible Officials. Management Concurs