Audit 327010

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.08M
Findings
10
Programs
5
Organization: Launch Alaska (AK)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-11-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
504475 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - P
504476 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - P
504477 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - P
504478 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - P
504479 2023-006 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1080917 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - P
1080918 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - P
1080919 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - P
1080920 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - P
1080921 2023-006 Significant Deficiency Yes P

Contacts

Name Title Type
VABDQ2J3UM78 Isaac Vanderburg Auditee
9073087280 Noman Tahir Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Nature of Operations Accounting Policies: 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. The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance, except for the ONR Grant Award #N00014-22-1-2844 which used a higher NICRA rate pre approved by the Federal agency. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Federal Awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal activity of Launch Alaska under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: 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. The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance, except for the ONR Grant Award #N00014-22-1-2844 which used a higher NICRA rate pre approved by the Federal agency. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. 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. The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance, except for the ONR Grant Award #N00014-22-1-2844 which used a higher NICRA rate pre approved by the Federal agency.
Title: Passed Through Awards Accounting Policies: 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. The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate, as allowed under the Uniform Guidance, except for the ONR Grant Award #N00014-22-1-2844 which used a higher NICRA rate pre approved by the Federal agency. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The following was the only subrecipient of Federal Awards issued to Launch Alaska: From: U.S. Department of Energy ALN# 81.010 To: Alaska Electric Vehicle Association $ 63,039

Finding Details

An Audit Committee charter is in place; however, no performance evaluation was conducted for the year ended June 30, 2023.
There is no risk assessment process established and implemented by management to identify risks related to non-compliance with any required compliance obligations as outlined in the OMB Supplement 2023.
There is no control in place for reviewing reports of potential fraud risks identified (if any) by Those Charged With Governance (TCWG) to determine any necessary actions in response to those risks during the period.
The Organization has not established an effective communication process with regulators to timely identify any changes in compliance requirements.
The Organization did not submit the reporting package within the earlier of thirty days after the receipt of the auditor's report, or the nine months after the end of the audit period.
An Audit Committee charter is in place; however, no performance evaluation was conducted for the year ended June 30, 2023.
There is no risk assessment process established and implemented by management to identify risks related to non-compliance with any required compliance obligations as outlined in the OMB Supplement 2023.
There is no control in place for reviewing reports of potential fraud risks identified (if any) by Those Charged With Governance (TCWG) to determine any necessary actions in response to those risks during the period.
The Organization has not established an effective communication process with regulators to timely identify any changes in compliance requirements.
The Organization did not submit the reporting package within the earlier of thirty days after the receipt of the auditor's report, or the nine months after the end of the audit period.