Audit 344334

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.11M
Findings
20
Programs
6
Organization: Brenda Thibeault (CT)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-02-28

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
525017 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525018 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525019 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525020 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525021 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525022 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525023 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525024 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525025 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
525026 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101459 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101460 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101461 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101462 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101463 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101464 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101465 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101466 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101467 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL
1101468 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes ABCL

Contacts

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T4AMGKLWF7L4 Mark Irons Auditee
8608482800 Stacey Gualtieri Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basic Financial Statements Accounting Policies: The accounting policies of Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as applicable to nonprofit organizations. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimums indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accounting policies of Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as applicable to nonprofit organizations
Title: Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Accounting Policies: The accounting policies of Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as applicable to nonprofit organizations. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimums indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards has been prepared on the accrual basis consistent with the preparation of the financial statements. Information included in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. For cost reimbursement awards, revenues are recognized to the extent of expenditures. Expenditures have been recognized to the extent the related obligation was incurred within the applicable grant period and liquidated within 90 days after the end of the grant period. For performace-based awards, revenues are recongized to the extent of performance achieved during the grant period.
Title: Cost Allocation Principles Accounting Policies: The accounting policies of Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as applicable to nonprofit organizations. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimums indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimums indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Other Federal Assistance Accounting Policies: The accounting policies of Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as applicable to nonprofit organizations. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimums indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Southeastern Regional Action Council, Inc. did not receive other federal assistance in the form of insurance, loans or loan guarantees.

Finding Details

Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.
Criteria: Non-federal agencies must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement by the non-federal entity for direct program and the proportionate share of allowable indirect costs. Condition: The organization was drawing funding every quarter based on the funding percentage for the quarter without regard for the disbursement of funds. Cause: Finance personnel were not aware of this requirement and drew down funding quarterly on a pro-rata basis. Effect: The funds were held in an account with a nominal amount of interest earned. There was no interest earnings on the account. Questioned Costs: There were no questioned costs. Recommendation: The finance personnel become familiar with the federal compliance supplement as it relates to cash management and only initiate a draw down when federal funds are expended. Organization's response: After the former finance director completed the federal webinars on the guidelines for requesting funds through the Payment Management System and submitting Federal Financial Reports, it was identified and disclosed to the auditors that draw down procedures had not been in compliance. SAMHSA was notified and accounts were reconciled with the return of unspent funds. All drawdowns are currently only occurring when funds are expended. Current finance personnel are trained and have extensive experience in federal reporting guidelines.