Audit 336957

FY End
2024-03-31
Total Expended
$12.11M
Findings
2
Programs
11
Organization: Opportunities, Inc. (MT)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-09

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
518494 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - P
1094936 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.600 Head Start $5.49M Yes 0
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $340,205 Yes 0
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $301,434 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $200,885 - 0
17.259 Wioa Youth Activities $200,526 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $123,477 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $91,218 - 0
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $88,239 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $19,306 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $16,774 - 0
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $3,519 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
FKP5BYH8HEM9 Karla Seaman Auditee
4067610310 Angel Sharp Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) is presented on the accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis of accounting used for financial reporting purposes. 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). Expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Opportunities, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Opportunities, Inc. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Opportunities, Inc. has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate method allowed under Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) is presented on the accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis of accounting used for financial reporting purposes. 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). Expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Opportunities, Inc., is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Opportunities, Inc.
Title: PORGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) is presented on the accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis of accounting used for financial reporting purposes. 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). Expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Opportunities, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Opportunities, Inc. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Opportunities, Inc. has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate method allowed under Uniform Guidance. Opportunities, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation located in Great Falls, Montana. Opportunities, Inc. is part of a national network of community action agencies that were created by the federal government to combat poverty. Opportunities, Inc. partners with various agencies to provide basic needs services within a six county area. In August of 2022, the Organization began providing Housing Services to Blaine, Hill, and Liberty counties.
Title: INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) is presented on the accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis of accounting used for financial reporting purposes. 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). Expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Opportunities, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Opportunities, Inc. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Opportunities, Inc. has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate method allowed under Uniform Guidance. Opportunities, Inc. has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate method allowed under Uniform Guidance.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) is presented on the accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis of accounting used for financial reporting purposes. 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). Expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Opportunities, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Opportunities, Inc. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Opportunities, Inc. has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate method allowed under Uniform Guidance. Opportunities, Inc. had no subrecipients of its federal awards for the year ended March 31, 2024.

Finding Details

Compliance over Federal Financial Reporting Criteria: Control procedures should be adequate to ensure reporting procedures are withing the allowable time frame provided by Head Start. Condition: During our testing, we found that in the Organization's process of reporting procedures submitted a report beyond the allowable date. Cause: The Organization's procedure for reporting requirements did not sufficiently recognize the allowable time frames. Effect: Federal program report is noncompliant due to missing the applicable due date. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization develops a more comprehensive process to ensure all Federal Financial Reports are properly submitted to remain in compliance with Head Start’s requirements.
Compliance over Federal Financial Reporting Criteria: Control procedures should be adequate to ensure reporting procedures are withing the allowable time frame provided by Head Start. Condition: During our testing, we found that in the Organization's process of reporting procedures submitted a report beyond the allowable date. Cause: The Organization's procedure for reporting requirements did not sufficiently recognize the allowable time frames. Effect: Federal program report is noncompliant due to missing the applicable due date. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization develops a more comprehensive process to ensure all Federal Financial Reports are properly submitted to remain in compliance with Head Start’s requirements.