Audit 319525

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$5.38M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-13

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
496755 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1073197 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $744,299 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $702,789 Yes 0
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $303,670 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $220,222 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $168,767 - 0
93.600 Head Start $15,155 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
GZCTM54MXKV3 Melinda Davidson Auditee
3183777022 Tim Green Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Webster Parish Office of Community Services, a component unit of the Webster Parish Police Jury, 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 the Webster Parish Office of Community Services, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Office of Community Services. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting except for Section 8 Voucher which is reported on the full accrual basis which is described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Office of Community Service’s annual financial report. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not elected to use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Webster Parish Office of Community Services, a component unit of the Webster Parish Police Jury, 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 the Webster Parish Office of Community Services, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Office of Community Services.
Title: NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Webster Parish Office of Community Services, a component unit of the Webster Parish Police Jury, 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 the Webster Parish Office of Community Services, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Office of Community Services. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting except for Section 8 Voucher which is reported on the full accrual basis which is described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Office of Community Service’s annual financial report. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not elected to use the de minimis cost rate. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting except for Section 8 Voucher which is reported on the full accrual basis which is described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Office of Community Service’s annual financial report. 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.
Title: NOTE 3 - RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Webster Parish Office of Community Services, a component unit of the Webster Parish Police Jury, 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 the Webster Parish Office of Community Services, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Office of Community Services. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting except for Section 8 Voucher which is reported on the full accrual basis which is described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Office of Community Service’s annual financial report. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not elected to use the de minimis cost rate. NOTE 3 - RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Federal awards revenues are reported in the Office of Community Services’ fund financial statements as follows: Federal Sources Major: Headstart $ 2,469,431 Transportation 303,670 Food 987,556 CSBG 168,767 LIHEAP Energy 702,789 Total governmental funds 4,632,213 Business-Type Activities Section 8 Voucher 744,299 Total $ 5 ,376,512
Title: NOTE 4 - RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Webster Parish Office of Community Services, a component unit of the Webster Parish Police Jury, 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 the Webster Parish Office of Community Services, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Office of Community Services. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting except for Section 8 Voucher which is reported on the full accrual basis which is described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Office of Community Service’s annual financial report. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not elected to use the de minimis cost rate. NOTE 4 - RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Amounts reported in the accompanying schedule agree with the amounts reported in the related federal financial reports except for changes made to reflect amounts in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Title: NOTE 5 - MATCHING REVENUES AND STATE FUNDING Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Webster Parish Office of Community Services, a component unit of the Webster Parish Police Jury, 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 the Webster Parish Office of Community Services, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Office of Community Services. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting except for Section 8 Voucher which is reported on the full accrual basis which is described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Office of Community Service’s annual financial report. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not elected to use the de minimis cost rate. NOTE 5 - MATCHING REVENUES AND STATE FUNDING For those funds that have matching revenues and state funding, federal expenditures were determined by deducting matching revenues from total expenditures.
Title: NOTE 6 - DE MINIMUS INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Webster Parish Office of Community Services, a component unit of the Webster Parish Police Jury, 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 the Webster Parish Office of Community Services, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Office of Community Services. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting except for Section 8 Voucher which is reported on the full accrual basis which is described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Office of Community Service’s annual financial report. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not elected to use the de minimis cost rate. The Office of Community Services has not elected to utilize the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Reference # and Title: 2023-001 Head Start Reporting Entity-wide or program/department specific: This finding relates to the Head Start grant program AL#93.600 for the federal award year 2023 received directly from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Criteria or specific requirement: SF-429 Real Property Status Report form is to be filed annually based upon the end of the budget period. The annual SF-429 is required for all grantees and must indicate whether the grantee has reportable real property. Condition found: While testing the Head Start federal program, it was noted that the SF-429 had not been filed. Context: When reviewing the budget period, the grant that ended during the fiscal year was 06CH012189, which ended on July 31, 2023. In talking with the Program Director, she stated that she tried to file the submission, but the federal government didn’t have it out there available. However, she was attempting to complete the SF-429 in June and not after or at the budget period of July. Cause: Required submission of the SF-429 was incorrectly attempted by the Program Director. Effect: The program controls over reporting are weakened. Recommendation to prevent future occurrences: The program director should ensure reports are submitted timely based on applicable grant ending date. Origination date and prior year reference (if applicable): This finding originated in the current year. View of responsible official: We attempted to file this report in June, it was not available at that time, it was available later in the year. We have added this task to our to do calendar for when Head Start Program ends.
Reference # and Title: 2023-001 Head Start Reporting Entity-wide or program/department specific: This finding relates to the Head Start grant program AL#93.600 for the federal award year 2023 received directly from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Criteria or specific requirement: SF-429 Real Property Status Report form is to be filed annually based upon the end of the budget period. The annual SF-429 is required for all grantees and must indicate whether the grantee has reportable real property. Condition found: While testing the Head Start federal program, it was noted that the SF-429 had not been filed. Context: When reviewing the budget period, the grant that ended during the fiscal year was 06CH012189, which ended on July 31, 2023. In talking with the Program Director, she stated that she tried to file the submission, but the federal government didn’t have it out there available. However, she was attempting to complete the SF-429 in June and not after or at the budget period of July. Cause: Required submission of the SF-429 was incorrectly attempted by the Program Director. Effect: The program controls over reporting are weakened. Recommendation to prevent future occurrences: The program director should ensure reports are submitted timely based on applicable grant ending date. Origination date and prior year reference (if applicable): This finding originated in the current year. View of responsible official: We attempted to file this report in June, it was not available at that time, it was available later in the year. We have added this task to our to do calendar for when Head Start Program ends.