Audit 359084

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$11.00M
Findings
4
Programs
14
Organization: Sco Family of Services (NY)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-06-17

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
565169 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
565170 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1141611 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1141612 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
JA95RY1ZUG82 Lisa Sammon Auditee
5167591844 Mark Piszko 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: SCOFS has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the Federal award activity of SCO Family of Services (“SCOFS”) 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 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 SCOFS, it is not intended to and does not present the consolidated financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of SCOFS.
Title: Non-Cash Awards 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: SCOFS has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. For the year ended June 30, 2024, SCOFS distributed $94,547 of food commodities and$52,025 of vaccines. These amounts have been included in the Schedule under Federal Assistance Listing numbers 10.569 and 93.268, respectively.

Finding Details

Findings: 2024-002 – Meal count and claim Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Assistance Listing # and Program: CFDA #10.553 – School Breakfast Program CFDA #10.555 – National School Lunch Program Name of Cluster: Child Nutrition Cluster Federal Award Identification # and Year: 280501890176 Year: 2024 Name of Pass-Through Entity: New York State Education Department Criteria: Per 7 CFR 210.8 SCO Family of Services shall establish internal controls which ensure the accuracy of meal counts prior to the submission of each monthly claim for reimbursement. Condition: During our audit we noted that the meal counts were not properly taken and recorded at the point of service. Questioned costs: None noted Context: Meal counts were based on attendance and not by the specific meal at the point of service. Effect: SCO Family of Services did not comply with the requirements related to meal counting and claiming as per 7 CFR 210.8. Cause: SCO Family of Services did not have the proper policies in place for reporting meal counts. Recommendation: We recommend that SCO Family of Services develop internal controls to ensure meal counts are taken accurately at the point of service for eligible participants. Management’s Corrective Action Plan: See Appendix A attached
Findings: 2024-002 – Meal count and claim Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Assistance Listing # and Program: CFDA #10.553 – School Breakfast Program CFDA #10.555 – National School Lunch Program Name of Cluster: Child Nutrition Cluster Federal Award Identification # and Year: 280501890176 Year: 2024 Name of Pass-Through Entity: New York State Education Department Criteria: Per 7 CFR 210.8 SCO Family of Services shall establish internal controls which ensure the accuracy of meal counts prior to the submission of each monthly claim for reimbursement. Condition: During our audit we noted that the meal counts were not properly taken and recorded at the point of service. Questioned costs: None noted Context: Meal counts were based on attendance and not by the specific meal at the point of service. Effect: SCO Family of Services did not comply with the requirements related to meal counting and claiming as per 7 CFR 210.8. Cause: SCO Family of Services did not have the proper policies in place for reporting meal counts. Recommendation: We recommend that SCO Family of Services develop internal controls to ensure meal counts are taken accurately at the point of service for eligible participants. Management’s Corrective Action Plan: See Appendix A attached
Findings: 2024-002 – Meal count and claim Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Assistance Listing # and Program: CFDA #10.553 – School Breakfast Program CFDA #10.555 – National School Lunch Program Name of Cluster: Child Nutrition Cluster Federal Award Identification # and Year: 280501890176 Year: 2024 Name of Pass-Through Entity: New York State Education Department Criteria: Per 7 CFR 210.8 SCO Family of Services shall establish internal controls which ensure the accuracy of meal counts prior to the submission of each monthly claim for reimbursement. Condition: During our audit we noted that the meal counts were not properly taken and recorded at the point of service. Questioned costs: None noted Context: Meal counts were based on attendance and not by the specific meal at the point of service. Effect: SCO Family of Services did not comply with the requirements related to meal counting and claiming as per 7 CFR 210.8. Cause: SCO Family of Services did not have the proper policies in place for reporting meal counts. Recommendation: We recommend that SCO Family of Services develop internal controls to ensure meal counts are taken accurately at the point of service for eligible participants. Management’s Corrective Action Plan: See Appendix A attached
Findings: 2024-002 – Meal count and claim Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Assistance Listing # and Program: CFDA #10.553 – School Breakfast Program CFDA #10.555 – National School Lunch Program Name of Cluster: Child Nutrition Cluster Federal Award Identification # and Year: 280501890176 Year: 2024 Name of Pass-Through Entity: New York State Education Department Criteria: Per 7 CFR 210.8 SCO Family of Services shall establish internal controls which ensure the accuracy of meal counts prior to the submission of each monthly claim for reimbursement. Condition: During our audit we noted that the meal counts were not properly taken and recorded at the point of service. Questioned costs: None noted Context: Meal counts were based on attendance and not by the specific meal at the point of service. Effect: SCO Family of Services did not comply with the requirements related to meal counting and claiming as per 7 CFR 210.8. Cause: SCO Family of Services did not have the proper policies in place for reporting meal counts. Recommendation: We recommend that SCO Family of Services develop internal controls to ensure meal counts are taken accurately at the point of service for eligible participants. Management’s Corrective Action Plan: See Appendix A attached