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Audit 362923

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$983,513
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Special Olympics Minnesota, Inc. (MN)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-07-24
Auditor: Cbiz CPAS PC

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
571889 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1148331 2024-003 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.380 Special Education - Special Olympics Education Programs $798,870 Yes 1
93.184 Disabilities Prevention $184,643 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
R9N8UTDWQJN9 Melissa Holmes Auditee
7632707129 Brian Barsi Auditor
No contacts on file

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, as applicable, the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent 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 Special Olympics Minnesota, Inc.(the “Organization”) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2024. 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-003
Finding – Procurement, Suspension and Debarment; Special Education – Special Olympics Education Programs; Assistance Listing Number 84.380, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Award Years, U.S. Department of Education, passed through Special Olympics, Inc. Criteria or Specific Requirement The recipient must maintain and use documented (written) procedures for procurement transactions under a Federal Award or subaward, including for acquisition of property or services. These documented procedures must be consistent with applicable State, and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.317-200.327) Condition and Context The Organization has a written (documented) purchasing policy in place, but it does not include all required elements for a procurement policy in accordance with Federal statutes. Cause The Organization has not created and developed a written procurement policy in accordance with Federal procurement statutes.Effect The purchase of goods, property or services may not be in accordance with Federal procurement requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Questioned Costs None. Recommendation We recommend that management develop a written procurement procedures policy in accordance with the requirements at 2 CFR 200.317-200.327 and ensure that procurement procedures follow this policy when procurement transactions are conducted using federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding 2024-003
Finding – Procurement, Suspension and Debarment; Special Education – Special Olympics Education Programs; Assistance Listing Number 84.380, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Award Years, U.S. Department of Education, passed through Special Olympics, Inc. Criteria or Specific Requirement The recipient must maintain and use documented (written) procedures for procurement transactions under a Federal Award or subaward, including for acquisition of property or services. These documented procedures must be consistent with applicable State, and local laws and regulations, provided that the procurements conform to applicable federal statutes and the procurement requirements identified in the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.317-200.327) Condition and Context The Organization has a written (documented) purchasing policy in place, but it does not include all required elements for a procurement policy in accordance with Federal statutes. Cause The Organization has not created and developed a written procurement policy in accordance with Federal procurement statutes.Effect The purchase of goods, property or services may not be in accordance with Federal procurement requirements. Identification as a Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Questioned Costs None. Recommendation We recommend that management develop a written procurement procedures policy in accordance with the requirements at 2 CFR 200.317-200.327 and ensure that procurement procedures follow this policy when procurement transactions are conducted using federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions See Corrective Action Plan.