Audit 335759

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$3.20M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-03
Auditor: Mstiller LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
517717 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - A
1094159 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - A

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.658 Foster Care Title IV-E $3.20M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
PYJRMWE1S7P7 Beth Vanderbeck Auditee
9122677583 Brett Norman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note A - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards included the federal and state grant activity of the Organization and are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization uses the modified total cost method to allocate expenses to the program. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards includes the federal and state grant activity of Morningstar Children and Family Services, Inc. (“the Organization”) under programs of the federal government and State of Georgia 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 Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Because the schedules present only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: Note B - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards included the federal and state grant activity of the Organization and are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization uses the modified total cost method to allocate expenses to the program. The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards include the federal and state grant activity of the Organization and are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The Organization uses the modified total cost method to allocate expenses to the program.
Title: Note C - Fee for Service Revenue Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards included the federal and state grant activity of the Organization and are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization uses the modified total cost method to allocate expenses to the program. The Organization contracts with the Georgia state agencies, listed in the schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards, on a fee for service basis. Therefore, expenditures shown in the schedules reflect fees earned under the contracts and not monies expended under a grant program.
Title: Note D - Unearned Revenue Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards included the federal and state grant activity of the Organization and are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization uses the modified total cost method to allocate expenses to the program. Federal revenues received but not earned during the year for 93.658 Foster Care Title IV-E totaled $23,907. Unearned revenue balances were $23,907 and $0 for years ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Amounts will be presented on the SEFA in future years when earned and expended.

Finding Details

2024-001 Allowable Costs Principles for Disbursements – Significant Deficiency Criteria: The Uniform Guidance sets forth certain Cost Principles outlined at 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E for federal award recipients to implement the necessary internal controls and effective monitoring to ensure compliance. These principles require that the recipient provide for adequate documentation to support costs charged to the Federal award. Condition: Supporting documentation was missing for 6 out of 98 disbursements selected for allowable costs testing during the audit. Without itemized receipts we were unable to determine if the purchases were allowable. However, the projection of the error was less than the $25,000 reportable limit of questioned costs. Cause: The Organization’s controls did not provide for supporting documentation to be adequately retained. Recommendation: We recommend that internal control procedures on recordkeeping and filing should be clearly stated as part of the Organization policy. Views of responsible officials: We acknowledge that six receipts, with a total value of approximately $600 were not able to be located during the audit process. Corrective action has been taken to update the Organization’s policy on control procedures on recordkeeping and filing, as well as to streamline the supply ordering and reduce the use of the company credit card for purchases.
2024-001 Allowable Costs Principles for Disbursements – Significant Deficiency Criteria: The Uniform Guidance sets forth certain Cost Principles outlined at 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E for federal award recipients to implement the necessary internal controls and effective monitoring to ensure compliance. These principles require that the recipient provide for adequate documentation to support costs charged to the Federal award. Condition: Supporting documentation was missing for 6 out of 98 disbursements selected for allowable costs testing during the audit. Without itemized receipts we were unable to determine if the purchases were allowable. However, the projection of the error was less than the $25,000 reportable limit of questioned costs. Cause: The Organization’s controls did not provide for supporting documentation to be adequately retained. Recommendation: We recommend that internal control procedures on recordkeeping and filing should be clearly stated as part of the Organization policy. Views of responsible officials: We acknowledge that six receipts, with a total value of approximately $600 were not able to be located during the audit process. Corrective action has been taken to update the Organization’s policy on control procedures on recordkeeping and filing, as well as to streamline the supply ordering and reduce the use of the company credit card for purchases.