Audit 360627

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$4.23M
Findings
18
Programs
9
Organization: Rural Coalition (DC)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-06-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
568929 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
568930 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
568931 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
568932 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
568933 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
568934 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
568935 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
568936 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
568937 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145371 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145372 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145373 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145374 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145375 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145376 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145377 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145378 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1145379 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Contacts

Name Title Type
KMLRLJRK83M5 Lorette Picciano Auditee
2026287161 Christopher Powell Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Allowability is determined according to the principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Under those cost principles, certain expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The organization allocates its expenses among its various programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grants. Expenses that can be identified with specific programs are allocated directly according to their natural expenditure classification. Joint costs are allocated based on various identifiable bases. Indirect expenses are recorded and then allocated based on a rate relative to salaries or other direct costs, in accordance with specifications outlined in each program’s grant document. For the year ended September 30, 2022, $78,317 in indirect costs were charged to the federal award programs. Rural Coalition has elected to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. Basis of Accounting - The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Allowability is determined according to the principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Under those cost principles, certain expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement
Title: SCOPE OF AUDIT PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Allowability is determined according to the principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Under those cost principles, certain expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The organization allocates its expenses among its various programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grants. Expenses that can be identified with specific programs are allocated directly according to their natural expenditure classification. Joint costs are allocated based on various identifiable bases. Indirect expenses are recorded and then allocated based on a rate relative to salaries or other direct costs, in accordance with specifications outlined in each program’s grant document. For the year ended September 30, 2022, $78,317 in indirect costs were charged to the federal award programs. Rural Coalition has elected to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. The Uniform Guidance audit was performed for the year ended September 30, 2023. All federal awards received by Rural Coalition directly or indirectly have been included in the schedule of federal awards and are within the scope of the audit pursuant to the Uniform Guidance.
Title: COST ALLOCATION Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Allowability is determined according to the principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Under those cost principles, certain expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The organization allocates its expenses among its various programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grants. Expenses that can be identified with specific programs are allocated directly according to their natural expenditure classification. Joint costs are allocated based on various identifiable bases. Indirect expenses are recorded and then allocated based on a rate relative to salaries or other direct costs, in accordance with specifications outlined in each program’s grant document. For the year ended September 30, 2022, $78,317 in indirect costs were charged to the federal award programs. Rural Coalition has elected to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. The organization allocates its expenses among its various programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grants. Expenses that can be identified with specific programs are allocated directly according to their natural expenditure classification. Joint costs are allocated based on various identifiable bases. Indirect expenses are recorded and then allocated based on a rate relative to salaries or other direct costs, in accordance with specifications outlined in each program’s grant document. For the year ended September 30, 2023, $248,791 in indirect costs were charged to the federal award programs. Rural Coalition has elected to use the 10-percent de minimums indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance.
Title: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Allowability is determined according to the principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Under those cost principles, certain expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The organization allocates its expenses among its various programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grants. Expenses that can be identified with specific programs are allocated directly according to their natural expenditure classification. Joint costs are allocated based on various identifiable bases. Indirect expenses are recorded and then allocated based on a rate relative to salaries or other direct costs, in accordance with specifications outlined in each program’s grant document. For the year ended September 30, 2022, $78,317 in indirect costs were charged to the federal award programs. Rural Coalition has elected to use the 10-percent de minimus indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. Federal grants received by Rural Coalition are subject to review and audit by grantor agencies. Rural Coalition’s management believes that the results of such audits will not have a material effect on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.

Finding Details

Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.
Condition/Context: The single audit report was not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the reporting requirement. Criteria: COSO/Internal Control Framework defines control activities as “policies and procedures that help ensure management’s directives are carried out.” This would include preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the related data collection form in a timely manner. Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.501 states that the audit shall be completed, and the data collection form shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. The due date was extended six months as a result of the challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Cause: The single audit report was not submitted due to delays in the year-end closing process, resulting in the audit being delayed. Effect: Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We believe the year-end closing and audit preparation processes should be completed sooner after year end. Progress should be monitored by management to ensure that established due dates are being met and required reports are submitted to regulatory agencies within the compliance time frame. As a result of the finding, the organization did not provide required information to its federal oversight agency in a timely manner.