Audit 360550

FY End
2024-09-30
Total Expended
$4.35M
Findings
10
Programs
24
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-06-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
568820 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
568821 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
568822 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
568823 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
568824 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1145262 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1145263 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1145264 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1145265 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1145266 2024-001 Material Weakness - P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $685,235 - 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $593,009 Yes 1
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $579,506 Yes 1
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $403,388 - 0
84.047 Trio_upward Bound $387,740 - 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $321,212 - 0
94.011 Foster Grandparent Program $187,052 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $186,055 - 0
17.235 Senior Community Service Employment Program $101,628 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $93,721 Yes 1
94.002 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program $81,779 - 0
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $46,937 - 0
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part D_disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $31,682 - 0
17.277 Workforce Investment Act (wia) National Emergency Grants $29,966 - 0
93.324 State Health Insurance Assistance Program $20,628 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $16,538 - 0
93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program $12,501 - 0
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 2_long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $9,732 - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $8,250 - 0
93.041 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 3_programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation $4,509 - 0
93.048 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iv_and Title Ii_discretionary Projects $2,707 - 0
93.747 Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program $1,400 - 0
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $-119 - 0
17.258 Wia Adult Program $-427 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
F4TJRKJUUFX9 Antoinette Nicholson Auditee
8144594581 John W. Orlando Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note C - Footnotes Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes only the federal grant activity of the Greater Erie Community Action Committee. The information in the 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the combined financial statements. 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: Both Rate Explanation: The Agency has been approved to use the deminimia indirect cost rate of 10% on direct salaries and wages with the Department of Health and Human Services. All other federal funding sources have chosen to use the Agency's cost allocation plan, which used a rate of 6.65% of contract amounts for the year ended September 30, 2024. (a) Negative accrued revenue represents temporarily restricted net assets to be spent for specific purposes in future periods or amounts payable back to the funding source. (b) Negative expenses/drawdowns are the result of a change in funding source classifications from the prior year or repayments of excess funds to the funding source
Title: Note D - Funding Source Key Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes only the federal grant activity of the Greater Erie Community Action Committee. The information in the 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the combined financial statements. 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: Both Rate Explanation: The Agency has been approved to use the deminimia indirect cost rate of 10% on direct salaries and wages with the Department of Health and Human Services. All other federal funding sources have chosen to use the Agency's cost allocation plan, which used a rate of 6.65% of contract amounts for the year ended September 30, 2024. CNS Corporation for National Service CDBG City or Erie, Department of Community and Economic Development DCED Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development DOE US Department of Education DOI - PA Department of Labor and Industry DPW Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services EHA City of Erie Housing Authority PDA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Aging VEN County of Venango, WIOA

Finding Details

Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Account analyses and reconciliations were performed, however, unrecorded transactions, including those related to payroll, were identified but were not corrected in a timely manner. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Cause: Internal controls were inadequate to ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely manner. Effect: The financial statements had material reporting errors that needed to be corrected during the audit. Questioned Costs: This finding did not result in any questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency improve internal control procedures to identify and correct deficiencies that are resulting in reporting errors. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with this audit finding. See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.