Audit 321137

FY End
2019-12-31
Total Expended
$7.63M
Findings
22
Programs
9
Year: 2019 Accepted: 2024-09-26
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
498394 2019-001 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498395 2019-001 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498396 2019-001 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498397 2019-002 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498398 2019-002 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498399 2019-002 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498400 2019-003 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498401 2019-003 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498402 2019-003 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
498403 2019-004 Material Weakness - A
498404 2019-004 Material Weakness - A
1074836 2019-001 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074837 2019-001 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074838 2019-001 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074839 2019-002 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074840 2019-002 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074841 2019-002 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074842 2019-003 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074843 2019-003 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074844 2019-003 Material Weakness - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1074845 2019-004 Material Weakness - A
1074846 2019-004 Material Weakness - A

Programs

Contacts

Name Title Type
L1FZJ4NKNN95 Elizabeth Darby Auditee
7653480744 John Hemming Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Community and Family Services, Inc. under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2019. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with requirements of the 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 Community and Family Services, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Community and Family Services, Inc. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Community and Family Services, Inc. has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimus cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance 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 wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available.

Finding Details

Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding Number 2019-001: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 condition - Throughout the course of the audit, Wipfli, LLP. noted that several significant accounts were not reconciled in an accurate or timely manner. As a result, material adjusting journal entries needed to be posted to the general ledger to accurately report account balances. Specifically, Wipfli LLP. proposed seven material journal entries including a prior period adjustment which changed grants receivable, inventory, property and equipment, deferred revenue, net assets, grant revenue and various expense accounts totaling $1,077,141. In addition, Wipfli,LLP prepared the financial statements due to management's inability to provide financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Criteria - Management is responsible for designing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures that result in accurate account balances that can be used to prepare financial statements. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of the material adjusting journal entries and Wipfli, LLP preparing the financial statements, the Organization has a material weakness in internal control and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization strengthen their controls around year end close reporting. Management should review and reconcile all statement of financial position accounts at least annually. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding Number 2019-001: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 condition - Throughout the course of the audit, Wipfli, LLP. noted that several significant accounts were not reconciled in an accurate or timely manner. As a result, material adjusting journal entries needed to be posted to the general ledger to accurately report account balances. Specifically, Wipfli LLP. proposed seven material journal entries including a prior period adjustment which changed grants receivable, inventory, property and equipment, deferred revenue, net assets, grant revenue and various expense accounts totaling $1,077,141. In addition, Wipfli,LLP prepared the financial statements due to management's inability to provide financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Criteria - Management is responsible for designing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures that result in accurate account balances that can be used to prepare financial statements. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of the material adjusting journal entries and Wipfli, LLP preparing the financial statements, the Organization has a material weakness in internal control and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization strengthen their controls around year end close reporting. Management should review and reconcile all statement of financial position accounts at least annually. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding Number 2019-001: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 condition - Throughout the course of the audit, Wipfli, LLP. noted that several significant accounts were not reconciled in an accurate or timely manner. As a result, material adjusting journal entries needed to be posted to the general ledger to accurately report account balances. Specifically, Wipfli LLP. proposed seven material journal entries including a prior period adjustment which changed grants receivable, inventory, property and equipment, deferred revenue, net assets, grant revenue and various expense accounts totaling $1,077,141. In addition, Wipfli,LLP prepared the financial statements due to management's inability to provide financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Criteria - Management is responsible for designing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures that result in accurate account balances that can be used to prepare financial statements. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of the material adjusting journal entries and Wipfli, LLP preparing the financial statements, the Organization has a material weakness in internal control and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization strengthen their controls around year end close reporting. Management should review and reconcile all statement of financial position accounts at least annually. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
inding Number 2019-002: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - Throughout the early stages of audit fieldwork management struggled to provide proper documentation to substantiate account balances. In order to substantiate balances, the audit team guided management in gathering and completing various schedules which ultimately was used as audit evidence. As a consequence the audit process lasted significantly longer than considered normal. Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls that includes keeping accurate records to support account balances. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of improper documentation being stored and shared, the Organization has a material weakness in internal controls and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization create systems to store required accurate records as part of their system of internal control. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
inding Number 2019-002: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - Throughout the early stages of audit fieldwork management struggled to provide proper documentation to substantiate account balances. In order to substantiate balances, the audit team guided management in gathering and completing various schedules which ultimately was used as audit evidence. As a consequence the audit process lasted significantly longer than considered normal. Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls that includes keeping accurate records to support account balances. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of improper documentation being stored and shared, the Organization has a material weakness in internal controls and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization create systems to store required accurate records as part of their system of internal control. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
inding Number 2019-002: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - Throughout the early stages of audit fieldwork management struggled to provide proper documentation to substantiate account balances. In order to substantiate balances, the audit team guided management in gathering and completing various schedules which ultimately was used as audit evidence. As a consequence the audit process lasted significantly longer than considered normal. Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls that includes keeping accurate records to support account balances. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of improper documentation being stored and shared, the Organization has a material weakness in internal controls and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization create systems to store required accurate records as part of their system of internal control. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-004 Disbursement Documentation Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Head Start AL Numbers: 93.600 Award Year: Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - A sample of expenses were selected to test internal control over compliance and compliance with allowable costs/cost principles. Out of the items selected, we noted insufficient documentation/no documentation for 3 out of 40 expenses selected for testing. Criteria - The Organization should follow the Uniform Guidance requirements 200.302 (b)(3) which requires the Organization to maintain records that sufficiently identify the amount, source, and expenditure of funds for federal awards. These records are required to contain information necessary to identify federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, as well as assets, expenditures, income and interest. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Effect - The Organization could not provide source documentation for 3 expenses charged to the Head Start grant. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure it is following the documentation requirements listed under the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan
Finding Number: 2019-004 Disbursement Documentation Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Head Start AL Numbers: 93.600 Award Year: Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - A sample of expenses were selected to test internal control over compliance and compliance with allowable costs/cost principles. Out of the items selected, we noted insufficient documentation/no documentation for 3 out of 40 expenses selected for testing. Criteria - The Organization should follow the Uniform Guidance requirements 200.302 (b)(3) which requires the Organization to maintain records that sufficiently identify the amount, source, and expenditure of funds for federal awards. These records are required to contain information necessary to identify federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, as well as assets, expenditures, income and interest. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Effect - The Organization could not provide source documentation for 3 expenses charged to the Head Start grant. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure it is following the documentation requirements listed under the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan
Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding Number 2019-001: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 condition - Throughout the course of the audit, Wipfli, LLP. noted that several significant accounts were not reconciled in an accurate or timely manner. As a result, material adjusting journal entries needed to be posted to the general ledger to accurately report account balances. Specifically, Wipfli LLP. proposed seven material journal entries including a prior period adjustment which changed grants receivable, inventory, property and equipment, deferred revenue, net assets, grant revenue and various expense accounts totaling $1,077,141. In addition, Wipfli,LLP prepared the financial statements due to management's inability to provide financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Criteria - Management is responsible for designing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures that result in accurate account balances that can be used to prepare financial statements. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of the material adjusting journal entries and Wipfli, LLP preparing the financial statements, the Organization has a material weakness in internal control and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization strengthen their controls around year end close reporting. Management should review and reconcile all statement of financial position accounts at least annually. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding Number 2019-001: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 condition - Throughout the course of the audit, Wipfli, LLP. noted that several significant accounts were not reconciled in an accurate or timely manner. As a result, material adjusting journal entries needed to be posted to the general ledger to accurately report account balances. Specifically, Wipfli LLP. proposed seven material journal entries including a prior period adjustment which changed grants receivable, inventory, property and equipment, deferred revenue, net assets, grant revenue and various expense accounts totaling $1,077,141. In addition, Wipfli,LLP prepared the financial statements due to management's inability to provide financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Criteria - Management is responsible for designing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures that result in accurate account balances that can be used to prepare financial statements. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of the material adjusting journal entries and Wipfli, LLP preparing the financial statements, the Organization has a material weakness in internal control and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization strengthen their controls around year end close reporting. Management should review and reconcile all statement of financial position accounts at least annually. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding Number 2019-001: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 condition - Throughout the course of the audit, Wipfli, LLP. noted that several significant accounts were not reconciled in an accurate or timely manner. As a result, material adjusting journal entries needed to be posted to the general ledger to accurately report account balances. Specifically, Wipfli LLP. proposed seven material journal entries including a prior period adjustment which changed grants receivable, inventory, property and equipment, deferred revenue, net assets, grant revenue and various expense accounts totaling $1,077,141. In addition, Wipfli,LLP prepared the financial statements due to management's inability to provide financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Criteria - Management is responsible for designing and implementing fiscal policies and procedures that result in accurate account balances that can be used to prepare financial statements. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of the material adjusting journal entries and Wipfli, LLP preparing the financial statements, the Organization has a material weakness in internal control and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization strengthen their controls around year end close reporting. Management should review and reconcile all statement of financial position accounts at least annually. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
inding Number 2019-002: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - Throughout the early stages of audit fieldwork management struggled to provide proper documentation to substantiate account balances. In order to substantiate balances, the audit team guided management in gathering and completing various schedules which ultimately was used as audit evidence. As a consequence the audit process lasted significantly longer than considered normal. Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls that includes keeping accurate records to support account balances. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of improper documentation being stored and shared, the Organization has a material weakness in internal controls and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization create systems to store required accurate records as part of their system of internal control. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
inding Number 2019-002: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - Throughout the early stages of audit fieldwork management struggled to provide proper documentation to substantiate account balances. In order to substantiate balances, the audit team guided management in gathering and completing various schedules which ultimately was used as audit evidence. As a consequence the audit process lasted significantly longer than considered normal. Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls that includes keeping accurate records to support account balances. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of improper documentation being stored and shared, the Organization has a material weakness in internal controls and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization create systems to store required accurate records as part of their system of internal control. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
inding Number 2019-002: Represents a material weakness in internal control over compliance with Community and Family Services, Inc.'s major federal programs. Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - Throughout the early stages of audit fieldwork management struggled to provide proper documentation to substantiate account balances. In order to substantiate balances, the audit team guided management in gathering and completing various schedules which ultimately was used as audit evidence. As a consequence the audit process lasted significantly longer than considered normal. Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls that includes keeping accurate records to support account balances. Effect or Potential Effects - As a result of improper documentation being stored and shared, the Organization has a material weakness in internal controls and compliance over financial reporting. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Auditor's Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization create systems to store required accurate records as part of their system of internal control. Management should continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and the related footnote disclosures. View of Responsible Official - The Organization agrees with the finding and will investigate if this can be addressed internally by management.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-004 Disbursement Documentation Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Head Start AL Numbers: 93.600 Award Year: Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - A sample of expenses were selected to test internal control over compliance and compliance with allowable costs/cost principles. Out of the items selected, we noted insufficient documentation/no documentation for 3 out of 40 expenses selected for testing. Criteria - The Organization should follow the Uniform Guidance requirements 200.302 (b)(3) which requires the Organization to maintain records that sufficiently identify the amount, source, and expenditure of funds for federal awards. These records are required to contain information necessary to identify federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, as well as assets, expenditures, income and interest. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Effect - The Organization could not provide source documentation for 3 expenses charged to the Head Start grant. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure it is following the documentation requirements listed under the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan
Finding Number: 2019-004 Disbursement Documentation Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Head Start AL Numbers: 93.600 Award Year: Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - A sample of expenses were selected to test internal control over compliance and compliance with allowable costs/cost principles. Out of the items selected, we noted insufficient documentation/no documentation for 3 out of 40 expenses selected for testing. Criteria - The Organization should follow the Uniform Guidance requirements 200.302 (b)(3) which requires the Organization to maintain records that sufficiently identify the amount, source, and expenditure of funds for federal awards. These records are required to contain information necessary to identify federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, as well as assets, expenditures, income and interest. Cause - The Organization has had turnover and has limited staff working in the accounting office. Effect - The Organization could not provide source documentation for 3 expenses charged to the Head Start grant. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure it is following the documentation requirements listed under the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan