Audit 346060

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.35M
Findings
2
Programs
11
Organization: Saint Anne Institute (NY)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-13
Auditor: Bonadio & CO LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
526962 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1103404 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
JY59FLKUTN41 Dawn Pasquarell Auditee
5184376510 Kenneth McGivney Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 1. GENERAL Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal award programs of Saint Anne Institute and Saint Anne Institute Foundation (the Organization). The schedule includes expenditures of federal programs received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal assistance passed through other organizations.
Title: 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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: 4. INDIRECT COSTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Department of Health and Human Services- Basic Center Grant ACTF-Albany County Family and Youth Services Bureau Condition: During the testing of payroll transactions, it was noted that out of 25 employees sampled, 9 employees’ pay rates were not properly reviewed or approved. This lack of oversight increases the risk of errors or unauthorized payments. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must be properly reviewed and approved to ensure compliance. Cause: The deficiency was a result of turnover of key business office personnel. Effect: Failure to properly review and approve payroll transactions could result in unallowable costs being charged to federal awards and potential noncompliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Management’s Response: Policies and procedures have been enhanced and additional training ahs been provided to staff to properly meet this recommendation.
Department of Health and Human Services- Basic Center Grant ACTF-Albany County Family and Youth Services Bureau Condition: During the testing of payroll transactions, it was noted that out of 25 employees sampled, 9 employees’ pay rates were not properly reviewed or approved. This lack of oversight increases the risk of errors or unauthorized payments. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. These records must be properly reviewed and approved to ensure compliance. Cause: The deficiency was a result of turnover of key business office personnel. Effect: Failure to properly review and approve payroll transactions could result in unallowable costs being charged to federal awards and potential noncompliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Management’s Response: Policies and procedures have been enhanced and additional training ahs been provided to staff to properly meet this recommendation.