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Audit 353974

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$2.50M
Findings
6
Programs
1
Organization: Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc. (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-04-18
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
555327 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes P
555328 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes P
555329 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1131769 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1131770 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes P
1131771 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $247,611 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
LLMQP96MA9F3 Mark Buschbacher Auditee
6306206616 Karyn Nunn Auditor
No contacts on file

Notes to SEFA

Title: General 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc. (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 requirements of the 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 Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc.
Title: Sub-Recipients 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Organization does not have any sub-recipients of federal awards.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate 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. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Organization has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-002
Finding Number: 2024-002 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: Yes Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment for Substance Abuse AL Numbers: 93.959 Award Year: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Condition - The Organization did not submit the June 30, 2024 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's June 30, 2024's audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding 2024-002
Finding Number: 2024-002 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: Yes Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment for Substance Abuse AL Numbers: 93.959 Award Year: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Condition - The Organization did not submit the June 30, 2024 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's June 30, 2024's audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding 2024-002
Finding Number: 2024-002 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: Yes Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment for Substance Abuse AL Numbers: 93.959 Award Year: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Condition - The Organization did not submit the June 30, 2024 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's June 30, 2024's audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding 2024-002
Finding Number: 2024-002 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: Yes Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment for Substance Abuse AL Numbers: 93.959 Award Year: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Condition - The Organization did not submit the June 30, 2024 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's June 30, 2024's audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding 2024-002
Finding Number: 2024-002 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: Yes Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment for Substance Abuse AL Numbers: 93.959 Award Year: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Condition - The Organization did not submit the June 30, 2024 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's June 30, 2024's audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding 2024-002
Finding Number: 2024-002 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: Yes Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Title: Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment for Substance Abuse AL Numbers: 93.959 Award Year: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Condition - The Organization did not submit the June 30, 2024 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's June 30, 2024's audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.