Audit 350393

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$774,699
Findings
4
Programs
7
Organization: Families First, Inc. (GA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
540693 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
540694 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1117135 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed/Unallowed
1117136 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - Activities Allowed/Unallowed

Contacts

Name Title Type
H271DC7MRMF3 Schwanna Lakine Auditee
4048532831 Aileen Bolger 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 Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited to reimbursement. Pass-through identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Agency has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate when allowed by the pass-through agency. For the year ended June 30, 2024, the Agency used the de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% for grants received from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Families First, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Agency) 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, Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic consolidated financial statements.
Title: Contingencies 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 Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited to reimbursement. Pass-through identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Agency has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate when allowed by the pass-through agency. For the year ended June 30, 2024, the Agency used the de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% for grants received from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Grant monies received and disbursed are for specific purposes and are subject to review by the grantor agencies. Such audits may result in requests for reimbursement due to disallowed expenditures. Management does not believe that such disallowance, if any, would have a material effect on its financial position. As of June 30, 2024, there were no material questioned or disallowed costs as a result of the grant audits in process or completed.
Title: Other Information 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 Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited to reimbursement. Pass-through identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Agency has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate when allowed by the pass-through agency. For the year ended June 30, 2024, the Agency used the de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% for grants received from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Federal funds were not expended for endowments, insurance in effect, noncash assistance nor loan balances or guarantee programs for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Title: Reconciliation to Consolidated Statement of Activities 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 Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited to reimbursement. Pass-through identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Agency has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate when allowed by the pass-through agency. For the year ended June 30, 2024, the Agency used the de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% for grants received from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. See table in audit report.

Finding Details

2024-001 Unit of Service Documentation – Internal Controls over Activities Allowed and Reporting (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FALN: 93.597 Federal Award Identification Numbers: 42700-401-0001077629, 42700-401-0000112068 Pass Through Entity: Georgia Department of Human Services Award Year: 2022-2023, 2023-2024 Criteria: Under 2 CFR Section 200.303(a), non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award. Condition: The documentation related to one unit of service was not maintained; and therefore, no documentation of controls over the allowable activity requirement. In addition, the form was not included in the reporting package. Effect: The inconsistent implementation of the controls could result in unallowable activities or incorrect reporting related to the federal program. Cause: The controls over the maintenance of the supporting documentation were implemented inconsistently. Known and Likely Questioned Costs: None Perspective: This finding does not represent a systematic problem. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Agency ensure the current controls be implemented consistently and consider implementing additional controls to ensure all program activities are allowable, and the reporting is accurately completed.
2024-001 Unit of Service Documentation – Internal Controls over Activities Allowed and Reporting (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FALN: 93.597 Federal Award Identification Numbers: 42700-401-0001077629, 42700-401-0000112068 Pass Through Entity: Georgia Department of Human Services Award Year: 2022-2023, 2023-2024 Criteria: Under 2 CFR Section 200.303(a), non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award. Condition: The documentation related to one unit of service was not maintained; and therefore, no documentation of controls over the allowable activity requirement. In addition, the form was not included in the reporting package. Effect: The inconsistent implementation of the controls could result in unallowable activities or incorrect reporting related to the federal program. Cause: The controls over the maintenance of the supporting documentation were implemented inconsistently. Known and Likely Questioned Costs: None Perspective: This finding does not represent a systematic problem. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Agency ensure the current controls be implemented consistently and consider implementing additional controls to ensure all program activities are allowable, and the reporting is accurately completed.
2024-001 Unit of Service Documentation – Internal Controls over Activities Allowed and Reporting (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FALN: 93.597 Federal Award Identification Numbers: 42700-401-0001077629, 42700-401-0000112068 Pass Through Entity: Georgia Department of Human Services Award Year: 2022-2023, 2023-2024 Criteria: Under 2 CFR Section 200.303(a), non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award. Condition: The documentation related to one unit of service was not maintained; and therefore, no documentation of controls over the allowable activity requirement. In addition, the form was not included in the reporting package. Effect: The inconsistent implementation of the controls could result in unallowable activities or incorrect reporting related to the federal program. Cause: The controls over the maintenance of the supporting documentation were implemented inconsistently. Known and Likely Questioned Costs: None Perspective: This finding does not represent a systematic problem. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Agency ensure the current controls be implemented consistently and consider implementing additional controls to ensure all program activities are allowable, and the reporting is accurately completed.
2024-001 Unit of Service Documentation – Internal Controls over Activities Allowed and Reporting (Significant Deficiency) Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FALN: 93.597 Federal Award Identification Numbers: 42700-401-0001077629, 42700-401-0000112068 Pass Through Entity: Georgia Department of Human Services Award Year: 2022-2023, 2023-2024 Criteria: Under 2 CFR Section 200.303(a), non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award. Condition: The documentation related to one unit of service was not maintained; and therefore, no documentation of controls over the allowable activity requirement. In addition, the form was not included in the reporting package. Effect: The inconsistent implementation of the controls could result in unallowable activities or incorrect reporting related to the federal program. Cause: The controls over the maintenance of the supporting documentation were implemented inconsistently. Known and Likely Questioned Costs: None Perspective: This finding does not represent a systematic problem. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Agency ensure the current controls be implemented consistently and consider implementing additional controls to ensure all program activities are allowable, and the reporting is accurately completed.