Audit 330901

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$866,554
Findings
4
Programs
1
Organization: Independence Center (MO)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-04

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
513004 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
513005 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1089446 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1089447 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $25,000 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
DZBALCDG3JX5 Sharon Lake Auditee
3144635746 Jacques Thro Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: Independence Center has elected to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Independence Center under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of Independence Center, it is not intended to, and does not, present the financial position, change in net assets, or cash flows of the Independence Center.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP4542-2024 Award Period: 7/1/22-12/31/24 & 4/1/24 - 5/15/24 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. The client should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: During our testing, we noted the client did not have adequate internal controls designed to ensure vendors were not suspended or debarred. We also noted 1 vendor contract was obtained before the procurement policy was put in place; therefore, a second bid was not obtained. Questioned costs: None. Context: During our testing, it was noted that the client was not reviewing vendors prior to entering into a contract with a vendor to ensure the vendor was not on the suspended or debarred vendor list maintained by the General Services Administration. We also noted 1 vendor contract was obtained before the procurement policy was put in place; therefore, a second bid was not obtained. Cause: The client was unaware the contractors were not being reviewed to ensure they were not suspended or debarred. Effect: The auditor noted no instances of noncompliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment; however, the lack of internal controls over these compliance requirements provides an opportunity for noncompliance. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the client design controls to ensure an adequate review process is in place to review potential contractors to determine they are not suspended or debarred and to follow procurement policy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP4542-2024 Award Period: 7/1/22-12/31/24 & 4/1/24 - 5/15/24 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. The client should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: During our testing, we noted the client did not have adequate internal controls designed to ensure vendors were not suspended or debarred. We also noted 1 vendor contract was obtained before the procurement policy was put in place; therefore, a second bid was not obtained. Questioned costs: None. Context: During our testing, it was noted that the client was not reviewing vendors prior to entering into a contract with a vendor to ensure the vendor was not on the suspended or debarred vendor list maintained by the General Services Administration. We also noted 1 vendor contract was obtained before the procurement policy was put in place; therefore, a second bid was not obtained. Cause: The client was unaware the contractors were not being reviewed to ensure they were not suspended or debarred. Effect: The auditor noted no instances of noncompliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment; however, the lack of internal controls over these compliance requirements provides an opportunity for noncompliance. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the client design controls to ensure an adequate review process is in place to review potential contractors to determine they are not suspended or debarred and to follow procurement policy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP4542-2024 Award Period: 7/1/22-12/31/24 & 4/1/24 - 5/15/24 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. The client should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: During our testing, we noted the client did not have adequate internal controls designed to ensure vendors were not suspended or debarred. We also noted 1 vendor contract was obtained before the procurement policy was put in place; therefore, a second bid was not obtained. Questioned costs: None. Context: During our testing, it was noted that the client was not reviewing vendors prior to entering into a contract with a vendor to ensure the vendor was not on the suspended or debarred vendor list maintained by the General Services Administration. We also noted 1 vendor contract was obtained before the procurement policy was put in place; therefore, a second bid was not obtained. Cause: The client was unaware the contractors were not being reviewed to ensure they were not suspended or debarred. Effect: The auditor noted no instances of noncompliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment; however, the lack of internal controls over these compliance requirements provides an opportunity for noncompliance. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the client design controls to ensure an adequate review process is in place to review potential contractors to determine they are not suspended or debarred and to follow procurement policy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP4542-2024 Award Period: 7/1/22-12/31/24 & 4/1/24 - 5/15/24 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards requires compliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. The client should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: During our testing, we noted the client did not have adequate internal controls designed to ensure vendors were not suspended or debarred. We also noted 1 vendor contract was obtained before the procurement policy was put in place; therefore, a second bid was not obtained. Questioned costs: None. Context: During our testing, it was noted that the client was not reviewing vendors prior to entering into a contract with a vendor to ensure the vendor was not on the suspended or debarred vendor list maintained by the General Services Administration. We also noted 1 vendor contract was obtained before the procurement policy was put in place; therefore, a second bid was not obtained. Cause: The client was unaware the contractors were not being reviewed to ensure they were not suspended or debarred. Effect: The auditor noted no instances of noncompliance with the provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment; however, the lack of internal controls over these compliance requirements provides an opportunity for noncompliance. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the client design controls to ensure an adequate review process is in place to review potential contractors to determine they are not suspended or debarred and to follow procurement policy. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.