Audit 356214

FY End
2024-09-30
Total Expended
$1.15M
Findings
6
Programs
4
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-05-13
Auditor: Alliance CPAS

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
560282 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - ABCFHIMN
560283 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - ABCFHIMN
560284 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - ABCFHIMN
1136724 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - ABCFHIMN
1136725 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - ABCFHIMN
1136726 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - ABCFHIMN

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship $114,277 - 0
47.050 Geosciences $39,860 Yes 1
11.012 Integrated Ocean Observing System (ioos) $33,818 - 0
47.078 Polar Programs $602 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
E5RSJGBH7CU8 Lynn Murphy Auditee
9074741600 Kara Moore 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: Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, Incorporated has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal grant activity of the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, Incorporated, under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, Incorporated, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, Incorporated.

Finding Details

Criteria Internal controls and procedures should be established to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting of all federal award related expenditures within the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit 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). Condition Initial amounts reported on the SEFA were not in agreement with expenditure amounts reflected in the financial statements, as originally prepared. Further, there were multiple control deficiencies identified and an overall lack of adequate understanding of procedures and how they were performed. Cause The Director of Finance & HR is new to her position after fiscal year end and did not have clear procedures to follow to draft the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. There was a limited transition period, if any, for both the Director of Finance & HR and the Interim Executive Director positions for overlap of policies and procedures instruction. In addition, there was significant turnover in key positions during the year, resulting in current management unable to reperform or explain prior procedures performed. Effect Several corrections were necessary to ensure the completeness of the SEFA. Many of the adjustments were identified as a result of audit procedures performed for the basic financial statements. Recommendation In order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the SEFA it is important to ensure internal controls related to tracking remaining grant related funds are clearly defined and documented in order to correctly prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Views of responsible officials See the corrective action plan.
Criteria Internal controls and procedures should be established to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting of all federal award related expenditures within the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit 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). Condition Initial amounts reported on the SEFA were not in agreement with expenditure amounts reflected in the financial statements, as originally prepared. Further, there were multiple control deficiencies identified and an overall lack of adequate understanding of procedures and how they were performed. Cause The Director of Finance & HR is new to her position after fiscal year end and did not have clear procedures to follow to draft the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. There was a limited transition period, if any, for both the Director of Finance & HR and the Interim Executive Director positions for overlap of policies and procedures instruction. In addition, there was significant turnover in key positions during the year, resulting in current management unable to reperform or explain prior procedures performed. Effect Several corrections were necessary to ensure the completeness of the SEFA. Many of the adjustments were identified as a result of audit procedures performed for the basic financial statements. Recommendation In order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the SEFA it is important to ensure internal controls related to tracking remaining grant related funds are clearly defined and documented in order to correctly prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Views of responsible officials See the corrective action plan.
Criteria Internal controls and procedures should be established to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting of all federal award related expenditures within the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit 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). Condition Initial amounts reported on the SEFA were not in agreement with expenditure amounts reflected in the financial statements, as originally prepared. Further, there were multiple control deficiencies identified and an overall lack of adequate understanding of procedures and how they were performed. Cause The Director of Finance & HR is new to her position after fiscal year end and did not have clear procedures to follow to draft the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. There was a limited transition period, if any, for both the Director of Finance & HR and the Interim Executive Director positions for overlap of policies and procedures instruction. In addition, there was significant turnover in key positions during the year, resulting in current management unable to reperform or explain prior procedures performed. Effect Several corrections were necessary to ensure the completeness of the SEFA. Many of the adjustments were identified as a result of audit procedures performed for the basic financial statements. Recommendation In order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the SEFA it is important to ensure internal controls related to tracking remaining grant related funds are clearly defined and documented in order to correctly prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Views of responsible officials See the corrective action plan.
Criteria Internal controls and procedures should be established to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting of all federal award related expenditures within the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit 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). Condition Initial amounts reported on the SEFA were not in agreement with expenditure amounts reflected in the financial statements, as originally prepared. Further, there were multiple control deficiencies identified and an overall lack of adequate understanding of procedures and how they were performed. Cause The Director of Finance & HR is new to her position after fiscal year end and did not have clear procedures to follow to draft the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. There was a limited transition period, if any, for both the Director of Finance & HR and the Interim Executive Director positions for overlap of policies and procedures instruction. In addition, there was significant turnover in key positions during the year, resulting in current management unable to reperform or explain prior procedures performed. Effect Several corrections were necessary to ensure the completeness of the SEFA. Many of the adjustments were identified as a result of audit procedures performed for the basic financial statements. Recommendation In order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the SEFA it is important to ensure internal controls related to tracking remaining grant related funds are clearly defined and documented in order to correctly prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Views of responsible officials See the corrective action plan.
Criteria Internal controls and procedures should be established to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting of all federal award related expenditures within the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit 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). Condition Initial amounts reported on the SEFA were not in agreement with expenditure amounts reflected in the financial statements, as originally prepared. Further, there were multiple control deficiencies identified and an overall lack of adequate understanding of procedures and how they were performed. Cause The Director of Finance & HR is new to her position after fiscal year end and did not have clear procedures to follow to draft the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. There was a limited transition period, if any, for both the Director of Finance & HR and the Interim Executive Director positions for overlap of policies and procedures instruction. In addition, there was significant turnover in key positions during the year, resulting in current management unable to reperform or explain prior procedures performed. Effect Several corrections were necessary to ensure the completeness of the SEFA. Many of the adjustments were identified as a result of audit procedures performed for the basic financial statements. Recommendation In order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the SEFA it is important to ensure internal controls related to tracking remaining grant related funds are clearly defined and documented in order to correctly prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Views of responsible officials See the corrective action plan.
Criteria Internal controls and procedures should be established to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting of all federal award related expenditures within the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit 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). Condition Initial amounts reported on the SEFA were not in agreement with expenditure amounts reflected in the financial statements, as originally prepared. Further, there were multiple control deficiencies identified and an overall lack of adequate understanding of procedures and how they were performed. Cause The Director of Finance & HR is new to her position after fiscal year end and did not have clear procedures to follow to draft the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. There was a limited transition period, if any, for both the Director of Finance & HR and the Interim Executive Director positions for overlap of policies and procedures instruction. In addition, there was significant turnover in key positions during the year, resulting in current management unable to reperform or explain prior procedures performed. Effect Several corrections were necessary to ensure the completeness of the SEFA. Many of the adjustments were identified as a result of audit procedures performed for the basic financial statements. Recommendation In order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the SEFA it is important to ensure internal controls related to tracking remaining grant related funds are clearly defined and documented in order to correctly prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Views of responsible officials See the corrective action plan.