Audit 345244

FY End
2024-09-30
Total Expended
$14.36M
Findings
6
Programs
17
Organization: Commonwealth Cahtolic Charities (VA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-07

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
526316 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - E
526317 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - E
526318 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - E
1102758 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - E
1102759 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - E
1102760 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - E

Contacts

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N8FPY1QNSGJ6 Jay Brown Auditee
8045455975 Angela Cain Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Affiliates (Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the basic combined financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the combined financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Affiliates (Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the basic combined financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the combined financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Affiliates (Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the basic combined financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the combined financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use 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.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Affiliates (Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the basic combined financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the combined financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Summary Disclosure of Significant Contingencies Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Affiliates (Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented or used in the preparation of the basic combined financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the combined financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization has received proceeds from several federal grants. Periodic audits of these grants are required and certain costs may be questioned as not being appropriate expenditures under the grant agreements. Such audits could result in the refund of grant monies to the grantor agencies. Management believes that any required refunds will be immaterial. No provision has been made in the accompanying financial statements for the refund of grant monies.

Finding Details

Eligibility Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Refugee and Entrant Assistance – State Administered Programs Criteria: The Organization is required to establish internal controls over compliance in order to evaluate and monitor compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of their awards. Condition: The Organization did not have evidential review of eligibility by a program manager or director for participants in the program that were noted to be “walk-ins”. Cause: Documentation supporting eligibility for the program was maintained in case files for walk-in participants, however the Organization had no formal internal control review to ensure these participants were in fact eligible. Effect of potential effect: Benefit may be provided to an individual who is not eligible under the grant agreement. Questioned costs: None. Context: The deficiency was noted 12 times in a sample of 40. In all cases, there was no identified deficiency in compliance. The deficiency was deemed to be isolated to walk-in participants. Identification of prior period finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Recommendation is for the Organization to develop a secondary review of eligibility of participants with signature evidence of a program manager or director. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report.
Eligibility Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Refugee and Entrant Assistance – State Administered Programs Criteria: The Organization is required to establish internal controls over compliance in order to evaluate and monitor compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of their awards. Condition: The Organization did not have evidential review of eligibility by a program manager or director for participants in the program that were noted to be “walk-ins”. Cause: Documentation supporting eligibility for the program was maintained in case files for walk-in participants, however the Organization had no formal internal control review to ensure these participants were in fact eligible. Effect of potential effect: Benefit may be provided to an individual who is not eligible under the grant agreement. Questioned costs: None. Context: The deficiency was noted 12 times in a sample of 40. In all cases, there was no identified deficiency in compliance. The deficiency was deemed to be isolated to walk-in participants. Identification of prior period finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Recommendation is for the Organization to develop a secondary review of eligibility of participants with signature evidence of a program manager or director. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report.
Eligibility Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Refugee and Entrant Assistance – State Administered Programs Criteria: The Organization is required to establish internal controls over compliance in order to evaluate and monitor compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of their awards. Condition: The Organization did not have evidential review of eligibility by a program manager or director for participants in the program that were noted to be “walk-ins”. Cause: Documentation supporting eligibility for the program was maintained in case files for walk-in participants, however the Organization had no formal internal control review to ensure these participants were in fact eligible. Effect of potential effect: Benefit may be provided to an individual who is not eligible under the grant agreement. Questioned costs: None. Context: The deficiency was noted 12 times in a sample of 40. In all cases, there was no identified deficiency in compliance. The deficiency was deemed to be isolated to walk-in participants. Identification of prior period finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Recommendation is for the Organization to develop a secondary review of eligibility of participants with signature evidence of a program manager or director. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report.
Eligibility Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Refugee and Entrant Assistance – State Administered Programs Criteria: The Organization is required to establish internal controls over compliance in order to evaluate and monitor compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of their awards. Condition: The Organization did not have evidential review of eligibility by a program manager or director for participants in the program that were noted to be “walk-ins”. Cause: Documentation supporting eligibility for the program was maintained in case files for walk-in participants, however the Organization had no formal internal control review to ensure these participants were in fact eligible. Effect of potential effect: Benefit may be provided to an individual who is not eligible under the grant agreement. Questioned costs: None. Context: The deficiency was noted 12 times in a sample of 40. In all cases, there was no identified deficiency in compliance. The deficiency was deemed to be isolated to walk-in participants. Identification of prior period finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Recommendation is for the Organization to develop a secondary review of eligibility of participants with signature evidence of a program manager or director. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report.
Eligibility Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Refugee and Entrant Assistance – State Administered Programs Criteria: The Organization is required to establish internal controls over compliance in order to evaluate and monitor compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of their awards. Condition: The Organization did not have evidential review of eligibility by a program manager or director for participants in the program that were noted to be “walk-ins”. Cause: Documentation supporting eligibility for the program was maintained in case files for walk-in participants, however the Organization had no formal internal control review to ensure these participants were in fact eligible. Effect of potential effect: Benefit may be provided to an individual who is not eligible under the grant agreement. Questioned costs: None. Context: The deficiency was noted 12 times in a sample of 40. In all cases, there was no identified deficiency in compliance. The deficiency was deemed to be isolated to walk-in participants. Identification of prior period finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Recommendation is for the Organization to develop a secondary review of eligibility of participants with signature evidence of a program manager or director. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report.
Eligibility Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Refugee and Entrant Assistance – State Administered Programs Criteria: The Organization is required to establish internal controls over compliance in order to evaluate and monitor compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of their awards. Condition: The Organization did not have evidential review of eligibility by a program manager or director for participants in the program that were noted to be “walk-ins”. Cause: Documentation supporting eligibility for the program was maintained in case files for walk-in participants, however the Organization had no formal internal control review to ensure these participants were in fact eligible. Effect of potential effect: Benefit may be provided to an individual who is not eligible under the grant agreement. Questioned costs: None. Context: The deficiency was noted 12 times in a sample of 40. In all cases, there was no identified deficiency in compliance. The deficiency was deemed to be isolated to walk-in participants. Identification of prior period finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Recommendation is for the Organization to develop a secondary review of eligibility of participants with signature evidence of a program manager or director. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management's response is reported in "Management's Views and Corrective Action Plan" included at the end of this report.