Audit 346075

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$911,460
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: U.s. Apple Export Council (CA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-13
Auditor: Rood & Dinis LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
526987 2024-001 - - C
1103429 2024-001 - - C

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.601 Market Access Program $867,713 Yes 1
10.604 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program $43,747 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
F62GRQSFURG2 Shelby Sackett Auditee
9164927062 Brandon Rood Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. This is the same basis the financial statements are presented. 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: USAEC has elected not 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 U.S. Apple Export Council (USAEC) 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 USAEC, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of USAEC.
Title: NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. This is the same basis the financial statements are presented. 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: USAEC has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. This is the same basis the financial statements are presented. 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: NOTE 3 – INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the accrual basis of accounting. This is the same basis the financial statements are presented. 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: USAEC has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. USAEC has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-001 FEDERAL FINDING NONCOMPLIANCE Identification of federal program: ALN Name of Federal Program Identification # Year Agency 10.601 Market Access Program MAP-2024-USAEC 2024 USDA Cash Management Criteria: According to the Market Access Program, specifically section 1485.19(d), a participant shall fully expend all advances on promotion activities within 90 calendar days after date of advance disbursement by CCC. By the end of the 90 calendar days, the participant must submit reimbursement claims to offset the advance and submit a check made payable to CCC for any unexpended balance. Condition: Of the $150,000 advanced to USAEC on 9/20/23, $45,684.28 was unclaimed by the 90-day window. Effect: USAEC was not in compliance with Uniform Guidance and the Market Access Program. Cause: USAEC was unable to produce sufficient claim forms in a timely manner, nor did USAEC return unexpended funds within the allowed timeframe. Recommendation: USAEC adopts a policy to set reminders to either file a claim to utilize the advanced funds or return the unused portion by the 90-day deadline. We do not believe accrued interest should be returned to CCC as the estimated total is well below the $500 administrative threshold. Repeat finding: No.
Finding 2024-001 FEDERAL FINDING NONCOMPLIANCE Identification of federal program: ALN Name of Federal Program Identification # Year Agency 10.601 Market Access Program MAP-2024-USAEC 2024 USDA Cash Management Criteria: According to the Market Access Program, specifically section 1485.19(d), a participant shall fully expend all advances on promotion activities within 90 calendar days after date of advance disbursement by CCC. By the end of the 90 calendar days, the participant must submit reimbursement claims to offset the advance and submit a check made payable to CCC for any unexpended balance. Condition: Of the $150,000 advanced to USAEC on 9/20/23, $45,684.28 was unclaimed by the 90-day window. Effect: USAEC was not in compliance with Uniform Guidance and the Market Access Program. Cause: USAEC was unable to produce sufficient claim forms in a timely manner, nor did USAEC return unexpended funds within the allowed timeframe. Recommendation: USAEC adopts a policy to set reminders to either file a claim to utilize the advanced funds or return the unused portion by the 90-day deadline. We do not believe accrued interest should be returned to CCC as the estimated total is well below the $500 administrative threshold. Repeat finding: No.