Audit 33337

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$1.37M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: Greenheart International (IL)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-09-28
Auditor: Pkf Mueller

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
36500 2022-003 Material Weakness - L
612942 2022-003 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
19.415 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges $1.37M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
D6DMXJD67LJ5 Emanuel Kuntzelman Auditee
3129442544 John Fedus Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards 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 not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Greenheart International (Organization) for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the 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: SUB-RECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards 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 not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization provided no federal awards to sub-recipients during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Title: NONMONETARY ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards 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 not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization neither received nor disbursed federal awards in the form of nonmonetary assistance for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Title: INSURANCE AND LOANS OR LOAN GUARANTEES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards 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 not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Organization received no loans, loan guarantees or other federal assistance for the purpose of administering federal programs.

Finding Details

FINDING 2022-003 - CONTROLS OVER COMPLIANCE REPORTING Condition: The semi-annual performance report and final financial report for the FLEX program and the semi-annual financial report for the YES program were not submitted to the Department of State (DOS) by the report due dates. Criteria: Per the U.S. Department of State guidelines for Reporting and Monitoring, semi-annual performance and financial reports must be submitted for approval within 30 calendar days after the reporting period end date and a final program and financial report must be submitted within 120 calendar days after the period of performance end date. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The compliance requirement for reporting was not met. Cause: Turnover in the Greenheart International's personnel caused controls not to be followed and not making timely submission of reports to the U.S. Department of State. Recommendation: We recommend that management implement controls to ensure that all reports are submitted within the due dates set by U.S. Department of State. Management's Response: Management of the Greenheart International agrees with the finding and will assign proper personnel to prepare the reports to submit timely to U.S. Department of State.
FINDING 2022-003 - CONTROLS OVER COMPLIANCE REPORTING Condition: The semi-annual performance report and final financial report for the FLEX program and the semi-annual financial report for the YES program were not submitted to the Department of State (DOS) by the report due dates. Criteria: Per the U.S. Department of State guidelines for Reporting and Monitoring, semi-annual performance and financial reports must be submitted for approval within 30 calendar days after the reporting period end date and a final program and financial report must be submitted within 120 calendar days after the period of performance end date. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The compliance requirement for reporting was not met. Cause: Turnover in the Greenheart International's personnel caused controls not to be followed and not making timely submission of reports to the U.S. Department of State. Recommendation: We recommend that management implement controls to ensure that all reports are submitted within the due dates set by U.S. Department of State. Management's Response: Management of the Greenheart International agrees with the finding and will assign proper personnel to prepare the reports to submit timely to U.S. Department of State.