Audit 357619

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$987,612
Findings
12
Programs
4
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-05-30
Auditor: Aprio LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
562024 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - A
562025 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
562026 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - A
562027 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
562028 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - A
562029 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
1138466 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - A
1138467 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
1138468 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - A
1138469 2024-002 Material Weakness - A
1138470 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - A
1138471 2024-002 Material Weakness - A

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $305,000 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $214,233 Yes 2
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $199,226 Yes 2
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $105,658 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
HBF2TFALDAC4 Stacy Horth-Neubert Auditee
2136745804 Mia Lewicki Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law 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 the Uniform Guidance. Some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law 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 the Uniform Guidance. Some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Title: INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law 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 the Uniform Guidance. Some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-001 - Lack of adequate controls over the tracking of volunteer hours worked to record donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency Criteria: The auditee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP); this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 958, provides guidance on donated services. Condition: The independent auditors noted instances of failures in the implementation and effectiveness of internal control over the tracking of volunteer hours worked during the audit period. Cause: The Organization failed to perform certain procedures over the control of the tracking of volunteer hours. There were instances of volunteer hours worked that did not agree to the underlying documentation of time worked in a given period. Additionally, there were instances noted in which volunteer time was not reviewed and approved in a timely manner. Effect: The failure to properly track and review volunteer hours worked allowed for potential misstatement of the valuation of donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend the volunteer report be reviewed by management for completeness on a monthly basis. We also suggest instructing volunteers to submit their hours in a timely manner for supervisor review.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-002 - Lack of appropriate controls over contribution classification and pledge recording increases the risk of material misstatements in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations, contributions should be classified and recorded based on donor restrictions as defined in ASC 958-605. Pledges receivable must be recognized in the appropriate period when the unconditional promise to give is made. Furthermore, Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) emphasize the need for accurate financial reporting and effective internal control systems over financial reporting to maintain transparency and accountability in publicly funded entities. Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization restated its net asset balances as of June 30, 2023, due to certain errors. Specifically, there was an understatement of pledges receivable and related revenue, and errors in the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. The restatement resulted in a decrease in net assets with donor restrictions of $128,368, an increase in net assets without donor restrictions of $158,368, and an overall increase in change in net assets of $30,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023. Cause: The errors appear to stem from deficiencies in the Organization’s internal controls over the classification and recording of contributions and pledges receivable. The current system did not consistently apply accounting policies for donor restrictions and recognition of pledges. Effect: The failure to properly classify contributions with time and/or purpose restrictions, or report promises to give in the proper period, increases the risk of reporting contribution revenue in the wrong accounting period and may affect the Organization's ability to comply with donor restrictions and funding requirements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend that management enhance internal controls over contribution accounting, particularly regarding the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. This may include additional training for accounting personnel, more robust review procedures, and improved documentation for donor intent. The Organization should also consider implementing a periodic review process of net asset classifications to detect and correct misstatements promptly.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-001 - Lack of adequate controls over the tracking of volunteer hours worked to record donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency Criteria: The auditee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP); this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 958, provides guidance on donated services. Condition: The independent auditors noted instances of failures in the implementation and effectiveness of internal control over the tracking of volunteer hours worked during the audit period. Cause: The Organization failed to perform certain procedures over the control of the tracking of volunteer hours. There were instances of volunteer hours worked that did not agree to the underlying documentation of time worked in a given period. Additionally, there were instances noted in which volunteer time was not reviewed and approved in a timely manner. Effect: The failure to properly track and review volunteer hours worked allowed for potential misstatement of the valuation of donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend the volunteer report be reviewed by management for completeness on a monthly basis. We also suggest instructing volunteers to submit their hours in a timely manner for supervisor review.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-002 - Lack of appropriate controls over contribution classification and pledge recording increases the risk of material misstatements in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations, contributions should be classified and recorded based on donor restrictions as defined in ASC 958-605. Pledges receivable must be recognized in the appropriate period when the unconditional promise to give is made. Furthermore, Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) emphasize the need for accurate financial reporting and effective internal control systems over financial reporting to maintain transparency and accountability in publicly funded entities. Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization restated its net asset balances as of June 30, 2023, due to certain errors. Specifically, there was an understatement of pledges receivable and related revenue, and errors in the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. The restatement resulted in a decrease in net assets with donor restrictions of $128,368, an increase in net assets without donor restrictions of $158,368, and an overall increase in change in net assets of $30,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023. Cause: The errors appear to stem from deficiencies in the Organization’s internal controls over the classification and recording of contributions and pledges receivable. The current system did not consistently apply accounting policies for donor restrictions and recognition of pledges. Effect: The failure to properly classify contributions with time and/or purpose restrictions, or report promises to give in the proper period, increases the risk of reporting contribution revenue in the wrong accounting period and may affect the Organization's ability to comply with donor restrictions and funding requirements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend that management enhance internal controls over contribution accounting, particularly regarding the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. This may include additional training for accounting personnel, more robust review procedures, and improved documentation for donor intent. The Organization should also consider implementing a periodic review process of net asset classifications to detect and correct misstatements promptly.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-001 - Lack of adequate controls over the tracking of volunteer hours worked to record donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency Criteria: The auditee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP); this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 958, provides guidance on donated services. Condition: The independent auditors noted instances of failures in the implementation and effectiveness of internal control over the tracking of volunteer hours worked during the audit period. Cause: The Organization failed to perform certain procedures over the control of the tracking of volunteer hours. There were instances of volunteer hours worked that did not agree to the underlying documentation of time worked in a given period. Additionally, there were instances noted in which volunteer time was not reviewed and approved in a timely manner. Effect: The failure to properly track and review volunteer hours worked allowed for potential misstatement of the valuation of donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend the volunteer report be reviewed by management for completeness on a monthly basis. We also suggest instructing volunteers to submit their hours in a timely manner for supervisor review.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-002 - Lack of appropriate controls over contribution classification and pledge recording increases the risk of material misstatements in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations, contributions should be classified and recorded based on donor restrictions as defined in ASC 958-605. Pledges receivable must be recognized in the appropriate period when the unconditional promise to give is made. Furthermore, Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) emphasize the need for accurate financial reporting and effective internal control systems over financial reporting to maintain transparency and accountability in publicly funded entities. Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization restated its net asset balances as of June 30, 2023, due to certain errors. Specifically, there was an understatement of pledges receivable and related revenue, and errors in the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. The restatement resulted in a decrease in net assets with donor restrictions of $128,368, an increase in net assets without donor restrictions of $158,368, and an overall increase in change in net assets of $30,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023. Cause: The errors appear to stem from deficiencies in the Organization’s internal controls over the classification and recording of contributions and pledges receivable. The current system did not consistently apply accounting policies for donor restrictions and recognition of pledges. Effect: The failure to properly classify contributions with time and/or purpose restrictions, or report promises to give in the proper period, increases the risk of reporting contribution revenue in the wrong accounting period and may affect the Organization's ability to comply with donor restrictions and funding requirements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend that management enhance internal controls over contribution accounting, particularly regarding the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. This may include additional training for accounting personnel, more robust review procedures, and improved documentation for donor intent. The Organization should also consider implementing a periodic review process of net asset classifications to detect and correct misstatements promptly.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-001 - Lack of adequate controls over the tracking of volunteer hours worked to record donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency Criteria: The auditee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP); this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 958, provides guidance on donated services. Condition: The independent auditors noted instances of failures in the implementation and effectiveness of internal control over the tracking of volunteer hours worked during the audit period. Cause: The Organization failed to perform certain procedures over the control of the tracking of volunteer hours. There were instances of volunteer hours worked that did not agree to the underlying documentation of time worked in a given period. Additionally, there were instances noted in which volunteer time was not reviewed and approved in a timely manner. Effect: The failure to properly track and review volunteer hours worked allowed for potential misstatement of the valuation of donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend the volunteer report be reviewed by management for completeness on a monthly basis. We also suggest instructing volunteers to submit their hours in a timely manner for supervisor review.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-002 - Lack of appropriate controls over contribution classification and pledge recording increases the risk of material misstatements in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations, contributions should be classified and recorded based on donor restrictions as defined in ASC 958-605. Pledges receivable must be recognized in the appropriate period when the unconditional promise to give is made. Furthermore, Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) emphasize the need for accurate financial reporting and effective internal control systems over financial reporting to maintain transparency and accountability in publicly funded entities. Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization restated its net asset balances as of June 30, 2023, due to certain errors. Specifically, there was an understatement of pledges receivable and related revenue, and errors in the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. The restatement resulted in a decrease in net assets with donor restrictions of $128,368, an increase in net assets without donor restrictions of $158,368, and an overall increase in change in net assets of $30,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023. Cause: The errors appear to stem from deficiencies in the Organization’s internal controls over the classification and recording of contributions and pledges receivable. The current system did not consistently apply accounting policies for donor restrictions and recognition of pledges. Effect: The failure to properly classify contributions with time and/or purpose restrictions, or report promises to give in the proper period, increases the risk of reporting contribution revenue in the wrong accounting period and may affect the Organization's ability to comply with donor restrictions and funding requirements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend that management enhance internal controls over contribution accounting, particularly regarding the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. This may include additional training for accounting personnel, more robust review procedures, and improved documentation for donor intent. The Organization should also consider implementing a periodic review process of net asset classifications to detect and correct misstatements promptly.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-001 - Lack of adequate controls over the tracking of volunteer hours worked to record donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency Criteria: The auditee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP); this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 958, provides guidance on donated services. Condition: The independent auditors noted instances of failures in the implementation and effectiveness of internal control over the tracking of volunteer hours worked during the audit period. Cause: The Organization failed to perform certain procedures over the control of the tracking of volunteer hours. There were instances of volunteer hours worked that did not agree to the underlying documentation of time worked in a given period. Additionally, there were instances noted in which volunteer time was not reviewed and approved in a timely manner. Effect: The failure to properly track and review volunteer hours worked allowed for potential misstatement of the valuation of donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend the volunteer report be reviewed by management for completeness on a monthly basis. We also suggest instructing volunteers to submit their hours in a timely manner for supervisor review.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-002 - Lack of appropriate controls over contribution classification and pledge recording increases the risk of material misstatements in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations, contributions should be classified and recorded based on donor restrictions as defined in ASC 958-605. Pledges receivable must be recognized in the appropriate period when the unconditional promise to give is made. Furthermore, Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) emphasize the need for accurate financial reporting and effective internal control systems over financial reporting to maintain transparency and accountability in publicly funded entities. Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization restated its net asset balances as of June 30, 2023, due to certain errors. Specifically, there was an understatement of pledges receivable and related revenue, and errors in the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. The restatement resulted in a decrease in net assets with donor restrictions of $128,368, an increase in net assets without donor restrictions of $158,368, and an overall increase in change in net assets of $30,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023. Cause: The errors appear to stem from deficiencies in the Organization’s internal controls over the classification and recording of contributions and pledges receivable. The current system did not consistently apply accounting policies for donor restrictions and recognition of pledges. Effect: The failure to properly classify contributions with time and/or purpose restrictions, or report promises to give in the proper period, increases the risk of reporting contribution revenue in the wrong accounting period and may affect the Organization's ability to comply with donor restrictions and funding requirements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend that management enhance internal controls over contribution accounting, particularly regarding the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. This may include additional training for accounting personnel, more robust review procedures, and improved documentation for donor intent. The Organization should also consider implementing a periodic review process of net asset classifications to detect and correct misstatements promptly.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-001 - Lack of adequate controls over the tracking of volunteer hours worked to record donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency Criteria: The auditee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP); this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 958, provides guidance on donated services. Condition: The independent auditors noted instances of failures in the implementation and effectiveness of internal control over the tracking of volunteer hours worked during the audit period. Cause: The Organization failed to perform certain procedures over the control of the tracking of volunteer hours. There were instances of volunteer hours worked that did not agree to the underlying documentation of time worked in a given period. Additionally, there were instances noted in which volunteer time was not reviewed and approved in a timely manner. Effect: The failure to properly track and review volunteer hours worked allowed for potential misstatement of the valuation of donated services revenue and expense in the financial statements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend the volunteer report be reviewed by management for completeness on a monthly basis. We also suggest instructing volunteers to submit their hours in a timely manner for supervisor review.
Financial Statement Audit Finding: Finding 2024-002 - Lack of appropriate controls over contribution classification and pledge recording increases the risk of material misstatements in the financial statements. Type of Finding: Material Weakness Criteria: Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations, contributions should be classified and recorded based on donor restrictions as defined in ASC 958-605. Pledges receivable must be recognized in the appropriate period when the unconditional promise to give is made. Furthermore, Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) emphasize the need for accurate financial reporting and effective internal control systems over financial reporting to maintain transparency and accountability in publicly funded entities. Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization restated its net asset balances as of June 30, 2023, due to certain errors. Specifically, there was an understatement of pledges receivable and related revenue, and errors in the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. The restatement resulted in a decrease in net assets with donor restrictions of $128,368, an increase in net assets without donor restrictions of $158,368, and an overall increase in change in net assets of $30,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023. Cause: The errors appear to stem from deficiencies in the Organization’s internal controls over the classification and recording of contributions and pledges receivable. The current system did not consistently apply accounting policies for donor restrictions and recognition of pledges. Effect: The failure to properly classify contributions with time and/or purpose restrictions, or report promises to give in the proper period, increases the risk of reporting contribution revenue in the wrong accounting period and may affect the Organization's ability to comply with donor restrictions and funding requirements. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend that management enhance internal controls over contribution accounting, particularly regarding the classification of contributions with and without donor restrictions. This may include additional training for accounting personnel, more robust review procedures, and improved documentation for donor intent. The Organization should also consider implementing a periodic review process of net asset classifications to detect and correct misstatements promptly.