Audit 345812

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$4.06M
Findings
10
Programs
15
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-03-12

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
526778 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
526779 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
526780 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
526781 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
526782 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
1103220 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
1103221 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
1103222 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
1103223 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB
1103224 2023-002 Material Weakness - AB

Contacts

Name Title Type
CYTXT7A66JL9 Debbie Roberts Auditee
8709302211 Phang Soundara 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (the Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Adminstrative 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: Federal Loan Programs 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization did not receive or participate in any federal loan programs during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.
Federal Agency: United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Aging Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Numbers 93.044, 93.045, 93.053 Federal Award Year: 2022-2023 Criteria or specific requirement – Activities allowed or unallowed, allowable costs/cost principles (2 CFR 200.303) The recipient and subrecipient must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition – Expenditures were not reviewed and approved per the Organization's policy. Cause – The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to ensure individual expenditures were reviewed and approved. Effect or Potential Effect – Purchases of goods or services were made that may not have been obtained in the most effective manner or in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs – None Context – A sample of 25 expenditures was tested out of a total population of 837. Approval was not obtained for four expenditures as required. The sampling methodology used is not and is not intended to be statistically valid. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement additional procedures and policies to strengthen its processes and controls to ensure all expenditures are reviewed for compliance with federal statutes, regulations and comply with the terms and conditions of the federal award. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs the with findings and plans to implement the recommendations above. Expenditures are required to be supported by a purchase order, work order or purchase requisite, along with all receipts. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Finance and the Executive Director for approval. All expenditures are then reviewed by the Payroll Manager to ensure proper documentation has been obtained. The expenditure is then entered into our accounting software, which is then approved by the Executive Director. These processes have been implemented in 2024 to ensure segregation of duties and that all transactions and entries into our accounting software are reviewed and approved by either the Director of Finance and/or the Executive Director. Management identified these issues during the 2024 FY and has implemented new processes or procedures to strengthen our internal controls.