Audit 339791

FY End
2024-04-30
Total Expended
$1.57M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Metro United Way, Inc. (KY)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-24

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
520226 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1096668 2024-001 Material Weakness - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
D9LJJVCES467 Phillip Bond Auditee
5022926121 Andrea Strange 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Metro United Way, Inc. (Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended April 30, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the 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: 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 the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The Organization has elected to use the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Subrecipient Awards 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where applicable. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. There were no pass-through awards to subrecipients for the year ended April 30, 2024.

Finding Details

Criteria and Condition: Subsequent to the issuance of the audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2023, it was discovered that the Organization recorded certain pledges receivable and revenue based on estimates calculated by the Organization, rather than formal commitments which is not in accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP. Cause: Metro United Way, Inc. was not clear on the authoritative guidance to follow in regard to recording revenue and pledges receivable for certain campaigns that supporting documentation was not provided. Effect: Management restated the financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2023, to correct the overstatement. The adjustments reduced pledges receivable, revenue, and change in net assets by approximately $2,260,000, as compared to the balances previously reported as of April 30, 2023. Recommendation: Ensure that all revenue and pledges receivable are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP by recording pledges based on a formal commitment provided to the Organization. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Metro United Way, Inc. agrees with the finding and the recommended procedures have been implemented for fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.
Criteria and Condition: Subsequent to the issuance of the audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2023, it was discovered that the Organization recorded certain pledges receivable and revenue based on estimates calculated by the Organization, rather than formal commitments which is not in accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP. Cause: Metro United Way, Inc. was not clear on the authoritative guidance to follow in regard to recording revenue and pledges receivable for certain campaigns that supporting documentation was not provided. Effect: Management restated the financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2023, to correct the overstatement. The adjustments reduced pledges receivable, revenue, and change in net assets by approximately $2,260,000, as compared to the balances previously reported as of April 30, 2023. Recommendation: Ensure that all revenue and pledges receivable are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP by recording pledges based on a formal commitment provided to the Organization. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Metro United Way, Inc. agrees with the finding and the recommended procedures have been implemented for fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.