Audit 350220

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$5.79M
Findings
88
Programs
12
Organization: Centers for New Horizons, Inc. (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-28
Auditor: Porte Brown LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
540345 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540346 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540347 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540348 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540349 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540350 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540351 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540352 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540353 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
540354 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540355 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540356 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540357 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540358 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540359 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540360 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540361 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540362 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
540363 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540364 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540365 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540366 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540367 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540368 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540369 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540370 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540371 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
540372 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
540373 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
540374 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
540375 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
540376 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
540377 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
540378 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
540379 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
540380 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
540381 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
540382 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
540383 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
540384 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
540385 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
540386 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
540387 2024-006 Significant Deficiency - L
540388 2024-006 Significant Deficiency - L
1116787 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116788 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116789 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116790 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116791 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116792 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116793 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116794 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116795 2024-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1116796 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116797 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116798 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116799 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116800 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116801 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116802 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116803 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116804 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - B
1116805 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116806 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116807 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116808 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116809 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116810 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116811 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116812 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116813 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - B
1116814 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1116815 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1116816 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1116817 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1116818 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1116819 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1116820 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1116821 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - B
1116822 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1116823 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1116824 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1116825 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1116826 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1116827 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1116828 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - I
1116829 2024-006 Significant Deficiency - L
1116830 2024-006 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

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WG43LJY791J9 Lakisha McFadden Auditee
7733735700 Megan Angle 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: 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 award activity of Centers for New Horizons (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 to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS 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: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization provided no amounts to subrecipients from the federal awards listed.
Title: NON-CASH ASSISTANCE 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: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization had no non-cash assistance, federal insurance, or loan guarantees to be disclosed as required by the Uniform Guidance.
Title: LOANS OUTSTANDING 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: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. There were no loans outstanding at June 30, 2024 related to the federal awards listed.
Title: DONATED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 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: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization did not receive donated personal protective equipment during the year ended June 30, 2024.

Finding Details

Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, three grants were inaccurately listed with the incorrect assistance listing number and two additional grants were inaccurately included on the schedule. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, the staff preparing the SEFA were unaware of the specifics of some individual grants. Effect: SEFA was inaccurate. Recommendation: The Organization should put controls in place over the preparation and review of the SEFA including agreeing line items to underlying grant agreements to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, three grants were inaccurately listed with the incorrect assistance listing number and two additional grants were inaccurately included on the schedule. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, the staff preparing the SEFA were unaware of the specifics of some individual grants. Effect: SEFA was inaccurate. Recommendation: The Organization should put controls in place over the preparation and review of the SEFA including agreeing line items to underlying grant agreements to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Documentation of review and approval was unable to be provided for certain financial and performance reports. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent maintenance of accounting records. Context: For 27 of the 27 reports selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: A lack of oversight by the Program Director could result in material misstatements of the reports submitted to funders. Recommendation: Documentation should be maintained of the controls conducted by the Organization. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations of employee payroll to the vouchers submitted for awards. Context: Cost allocations for salaries and related expenses allocated across program activities were not supported by allocated amounts in timesheets. Effect: Because the reconciliation process in place was not consistently followed to agree employee payroll reports to cost allocations, it is possible that an employee's time may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation:Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the reconciliation of submitted payroll reports to the employees' actual costs allocated and charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Cost allocations for non-payroll and related expenses allocated across program activities, including federal award programs, were not supported as being approved by the Program Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 59 of the 138 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide documentation of the review and approval by the Program Director. Effect: Because the process for documenting program director approval of expenses not consistently followed, it is possible that unallowable costs or activities may be inappropriately allocated amongst functional activities, including federal award programs. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied requiring the documentation of Program Director approval of expenditures charged to federal and other programs. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: Certain expenses related to non-payroll transactions charged to the federal program did not have adequate support for the purchase or underlying expense in order to determine if the expense was allowable under the grant. For these same transactions, there was no evidence of review and approval by the Program Director and are included in finding 2024-003. Cause: Due to the transition of staff and accounting systems throughout the year, the Organization had inconsistent reconciliations and documentation of expenditures charged to federal programs. Context: For 7 of the 100 non payroll expenditures selected for testing across all programs, the Organization was unable to provide supporting documentation for the expense. Effect: Lack of expense documentation and controls can result in actions taken by oversight agencies which could impact future funding. Recommendation: Procedures should be consistently applied to ensure expenditures are supported by adequate documentation of payment. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: The Organization did not retain the documentation of verification of vendors not suppressed or debarred prior to entering into a contract with the vendor. Cause: Unknown Effect: Despite having a written procurement policy, if the Organization does not maintain sufficient documentation of procurement evaluations and decisions, the Organization's procurement practices will not comply with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: The Organization should retain formal documentation with regard to its procurement decisions. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, three grants were inaccurately listed with the incorrect assistance listing number and two additional grants were inaccurately included on the schedule. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, the staff preparing the SEFA were unaware of the specifics of some individual grants. Effect: SEFA was inaccurate. Recommendation: The Organization should put controls in place over the preparation and review of the SEFA including agreeing line items to underlying grant agreements to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.
Condition: On the original SEFA provided for the audit, three grants were inaccurately listed with the incorrect assistance listing number and two additional grants were inaccurately included on the schedule. This resulted in a restatement of the SEFA. Cause: Due to staff turnover, the staff preparing the SEFA were unaware of the specifics of some individual grants. Effect: SEFA was inaccurate. Recommendation: The Organization should put controls in place over the preparation and review of the SEFA including agreeing line items to underlying grant agreements to ensure that only (and all) federal expenditures are included. View of Responsible: The Organization agrees with the finding, see corrective action plan.