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Audit 322455

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$879,501
Findings
36
Programs
6
Organization: Ronin Institute for Independent Scholarship (NJ)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-09-30
Auditor: Sjt Group LLC

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
499589 2022-002 - Yes P
499590 2022-002 - Yes P
499591 2022-002 - Yes P
499592 2022-002 - Yes P
499593 2022-002 - Yes P
499594 2022-002 - Yes P
499595 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
499596 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
499597 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
499598 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
499599 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
499600 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
499601 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
499602 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
499603 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
499604 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
499605 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
499606 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
1076031 2022-002 - Yes P
1076032 2022-002 - Yes P
1076033 2022-002 - Yes P
1076034 2022-002 - Yes P
1076035 2022-002 - Yes P
1076036 2022-002 - Yes P
1076037 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
1076038 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
1076039 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
1076040 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
1076041 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
1076042 2022-003 Material Weakness Yes I
1076043 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
1076044 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
1076045 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
1076046 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
1076047 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B
1076048 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes B

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
47.070 Computer and Information Science and Engineering $675,660 Yes 3
43.008 Education $57,267 Yes 3
93.859 Biomedical Research and Research Training $55,303 Yes 3
47.076 Education and Human Resources $43,600 Yes 3
47.050 Geosciences $30,622 Yes 3
47.041 Engineering $17,049 Yes 3

Contacts

Name Title Type
JC6MG997HEK8 Cheryl Sundberg Auditee
2059084896 Josh Trujillo Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Reconciliation of the Schedule to the Financial Statements Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (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. De Minimis Rate Used: Both Rate Explanation: The Institute has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, except in cases where the Institute is allowed the use a different rate or amount approved in an individual contract or grant award agreement. The following is a reconciliation of the expenditures reported in the Schedule to the federal research grants and agreements revenues reported in the financial statements: Federal research grants and agreements revenue reported in the statement of activities $ 838,079 Plus: Expenditures of program income included in net assets released from restrictions 41,422 Total expenditures of federal awards $ 879,501
Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (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. De Minimis Rate Used: Both Rate Explanation: The Institute has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, except in cases where the Institute is allowed the use a different rate or amount approved in an individual contract or grant award agreement. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Ronin Institute for Independent Scholarship (the “Institute”) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2022. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Institute, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Institute.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-002
2022-002—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (June 30, 2023). Condition: The Institute’s fiscal year 2022 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2023. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute experienced turnover in the accounting department during the year, which caused delays in completion of year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The audit was not started and completed until more than 9 months after year-end and was ultimately submitted past the regulatory deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting policies and procedures, including its monthly and annual reconciliation procedures. This will help ensure that account reconciliations are performed timely so that the audit can be completed earlier in the year and the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-003
2022-003—Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.318, a non-federal entity must have and use documented procurement procedures for the acquisition of property or services required under a Federal award or subaward. The entity's documented procurement procedures must conform to the procurement standards identified in Parts 200.317 through 200.327, including written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. Condition: The Institute has not developed and approved policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: N/A Cause: The Institute had never been subject to an external audit prior to 2021 and had not developed formal policies and procedures over procurement, among others. Effect: The Institute is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance general procurement standards at 2 CFR Part 200.318. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should development written policies and procedures over procurement, suspension and debarment that meets the requirements of 2 CFR Parts 200.317 through 200.327. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004—Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award year and number: All Pass-through entity (if applicable): All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.403, to be allowable under federal awards, costs must be adequately documented. Additionally, according to 2 CFR Part 200.430, charges to Federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed, be supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable, and properly allocated, and comply with established accounting policies and practices of the entity. Condition: Accurate and complete records to support payroll disbursements were not maintained for federal award programs. We specifically noted the following: • There is no documentation of an employee’s approved pay rate. • The Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of federal statutes. Questioned Costs: Undeterminable Context: Six of six payroll disbursements tested were not adequately documented. Cause: The Institute was not aware of the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR Part 200.403), and compensation for personal services (2 CFR Part 200.430). Additionally, the Institute has not developed formal accounting or personnel policies. Effect: The Institute may not be able to demonstrate that costs charged to federal programs are allowable. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Institute should develop formal accounting and personnel policies and procedures that meet the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response: Management of the Institute did not provide any comments in response to this finding.