Audit 336081

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.03M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-06
Auditor: Clark Nuber P S

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
517875 2024-001 Material Weakness - I
1094317 2024-001 Material Weakness - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
19.801 Office of Global Women's Issues $550,792 Yes 1
19.108 Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs $470,860 - 0
98.001 Usaid Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas $6,909 - 0

Contacts

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VC4NVUSFD8K4 Jonathan Smith Auditee
2062576123 Troy Rector Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenses incurred under federal programs are subject to audit by the awarding agencies. If, as a result of such an audit, certain expenses incurred are determined to be nonreimbursable, the Organization may be liable for repayment of disallowed expenses previously claimed or received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Landesa and Subsidiaries (collectively, the Organization) 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 Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (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: Note 2 - 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, as applicable, either the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenses incurred under federal programs are subject to audit by the awarding agencies. If, as a result of such an audit, certain expenses incurred are determined to be nonreimbursable, the Organization may be liable for repayment of disallowed expenses previously claimed or received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenses incurred under federal programs are subject to audit by the awarding agencies. If, as a result of such an audit, certain expenses incurred are determined to be nonreimbursable, the Organization may be liable for repayment of disallowed expenses previously claimed or received.
Title: Note 3 - Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenses incurred under federal programs are subject to audit by the awarding agencies. If, as a result of such an audit, certain expenses incurred are determined to be nonreimbursable, the Organization may be liable for repayment of disallowed expenses previously claimed or received. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization has elected not to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-001 Material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement procedures meeting the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200. Federal Agency: United States Department of State Program Titles: Office of Global Women’s Issues Assistance Listing Number: 19.801 Pass-Through Entity: N/A Award Numbers: SLMAQM21CA3275 Award Periods: September 30, 2021 through September 30, 2025 Criteria Procurement standards contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance) , Subpart D ‐ Post Federal Award Requirements, Section 200.320 through 200.321 require that procurements of goods and services charges to Federal awards be conducted to provide full and open competition including the meeting of criteria for the use of the noncompetitive procurement method. Condition/Context During our testing of 1 of 2 material procurement transactions, we identified the Organization lacked written justification for the use of the noncompetitive procurement method as required by 2 CFR Part 200.320(c). Section II - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (Continued) Finding 2024-001 Cause The Organization's internal controls over procurement were not sufficient to ensure that appropriate justification be determined and documented when the noncompetitive procurement method is used. Effect The Organization did not comply the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR Part 200 as it related to the selected procurement transaction. Questioned Costs None Repeat Finding No. Recommendation Subsequent to June 30, 2024, we noted the Organization requested and received explicit approval from the United States Department of State to use the noncompetitive procurement method for the procurement transaction tested. We recommend the Organization implement measures to ensure that proper justification be determined and documented when utilizing the noncompetitive procurement method. Views of Responsible Individual and Corrective Action Plan Management agrees with the finding and has provided the accompanying corrective action plan.
Finding 2024-001 Material weakness in internal control over compliance with procurement procedures meeting the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200. Federal Agency: United States Department of State Program Titles: Office of Global Women’s Issues Assistance Listing Number: 19.801 Pass-Through Entity: N/A Award Numbers: SLMAQM21CA3275 Award Periods: September 30, 2021 through September 30, 2025 Criteria Procurement standards contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance) , Subpart D ‐ Post Federal Award Requirements, Section 200.320 through 200.321 require that procurements of goods and services charges to Federal awards be conducted to provide full and open competition including the meeting of criteria for the use of the noncompetitive procurement method. Condition/Context During our testing of 1 of 2 material procurement transactions, we identified the Organization lacked written justification for the use of the noncompetitive procurement method as required by 2 CFR Part 200.320(c). Section II - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (Continued) Finding 2024-001 Cause The Organization's internal controls over procurement were not sufficient to ensure that appropriate justification be determined and documented when the noncompetitive procurement method is used. Effect The Organization did not comply the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR Part 200 as it related to the selected procurement transaction. Questioned Costs None Repeat Finding No. Recommendation Subsequent to June 30, 2024, we noted the Organization requested and received explicit approval from the United States Department of State to use the noncompetitive procurement method for the procurement transaction tested. We recommend the Organization implement measures to ensure that proper justification be determined and documented when utilizing the noncompetitive procurement method. Views of Responsible Individual and Corrective Action Plan Management agrees with the finding and has provided the accompanying corrective action plan.