Audit 355463

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$1.39M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-05-05

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
559253 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1135695 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $1.39M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
Y2VMWJ7VLC39 Lisa Weyer Auditee
6059563877 Jean Schroeder Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Note 3 – Indirect Cost Rate The Organization has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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: Note 2 – Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Note 3 – Indirect Cost Rate The Organization has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Note 2 – Basis of Accounting The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented 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
Title: Note 3 – Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Note 3 – Indirect Cost Rate The Organization has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Note 3 – Indirect Cost Rate The Organization has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4 - Expenditures Accounting Policies: Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Note 3 – Indirect Cost Rate The Organization has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Note 4 - Expenditures These amounts reflect cash received. Federal reimbursements are based on approved rates for services provided rather than reimbursement for specific expenditures.

Finding Details

#2024-001 FINDING: Financial Statement and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Preparation Federal Program Affected: GEER II, Assistance Listing #84.425c. Compliance Requirement: Reporting. Questioned Costs: None. Condition and Cause: We were requested to draft the audited financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and SEFA as part of our regular audit services. Ultimately, it is management’s responsibility to provide for the preparation of the Foundation’s statements, footnotes, and SEFA, and the responsibility of the auditor to determine the fairness of presentation of those statements. From a practical standpoint, we do both for you at the same time in connection with our audit. This is not unusual for us to do with foundations of your size. Criteria and Effect: This control deficiency could result in a material misstatement to the financial statements or SEFA that would not be prevented or detected by your Foundation’s internal control system. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: N/A – Uniform Guidance not applicable in prior year. Recommendation: We have instructed management to review a draft of the auditor prepared financial statements and SEFA in detail for their accuracy. It is the responsibility of management and those charged with governance to make the decision whether to accept the degree of risk associated with this condition because of cost or other considerations. Response/Corrective Action Plan: See Foundation’s Corrective Action Plan
#2024-001 FINDING: Financial Statement and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Preparation Federal Program Affected: GEER II, Assistance Listing #84.425c. Compliance Requirement: Reporting. Questioned Costs: None. Condition and Cause: We were requested to draft the audited financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and SEFA as part of our regular audit services. Ultimately, it is management’s responsibility to provide for the preparation of the Foundation’s statements, footnotes, and SEFA, and the responsibility of the auditor to determine the fairness of presentation of those statements. From a practical standpoint, we do both for you at the same time in connection with our audit. This is not unusual for us to do with foundations of your size. Criteria and Effect: This control deficiency could result in a material misstatement to the financial statements or SEFA that would not be prevented or detected by your Foundation’s internal control system. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: N/A – Uniform Guidance not applicable in prior year. Recommendation: We have instructed management to review a draft of the auditor prepared financial statements and SEFA in detail for their accuracy. It is the responsibility of management and those charged with governance to make the decision whether to accept the degree of risk associated with this condition because of cost or other considerations. Response/Corrective Action Plan: See Foundation’s Corrective Action Plan