Audit 35205

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.16M
Findings
6
Programs
4
Organization: Casa De Amparo (CA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-02

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
37893 2022-002 Material Weakness - BL
37894 2022-002 Material Weakness - BL
37895 2022-002 Material Weakness - BL
614335 2022-002 Material Weakness - BL
614336 2022-002 Material Weakness - BL
614337 2022-002 Material Weakness - BL

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $371,731 Yes 1
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $137,504 Yes 1
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $68,707 - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $25,000 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
NDXSFKXKBLM7 Michael R. Barnett Auditee
7607545500 Michael Lichtenberger Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

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. Casa de Amparo has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2022-001 for more details. Cause The Organization?s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding. The Organization revised its review procedures so that they are not impacted by employee turnover. The revised process includes cross-training multiple employees on each critical review process. These steps should correct the deficiency.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2022-001 for more details. Cause The Organization?s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding. The Organization revised its review procedures so that they are not impacted by employee turnover. The revised process includes cross-training multiple employees on each critical review process. These steps should correct the deficiency.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2022-001 for more details. Cause The Organization?s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding. The Organization revised its review procedures so that they are not impacted by employee turnover. The revised process includes cross-training multiple employees on each critical review process. These steps should correct the deficiency.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2022-001 for more details. Cause The Organization?s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding. The Organization revised its review procedures so that they are not impacted by employee turnover. The revised process includes cross-training multiple employees on each critical review process. These steps should correct the deficiency.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2022-001 for more details. Cause The Organization?s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding. The Organization revised its review procedures so that they are not impacted by employee turnover. The revised process includes cross-training multiple employees on each critical review process. These steps should correct the deficiency.
Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2022-001 for more details. Cause The Organization?s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports. Views of Responsible Officials Management concurs with the finding. The Organization revised its review procedures so that they are not impacted by employee turnover. The revised process includes cross-training multiple employees on each critical review process. These steps should correct the deficiency.