Audit 364163

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$17.62M
Findings
18
Programs
2
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-08-13
Auditor: Rms US LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
573408 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
573409 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
573410 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
573411 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
573412 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
573413 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
573414 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
573415 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
573416 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
1149850 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1149851 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1149852 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1149853 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1149854 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
1149855 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
1149856 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
1149857 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M
1149858 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - M

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
98.007 Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (dap) $215,332 - 0
98.001 Usaid Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas $211,764 Yes 0

Contacts

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UHYPF5CN5JM7 John Passauer Auditee
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. 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 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: iDE uses a federally negotiated rate with the US government The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal expenditures of International Development Enterprises and Subsidiaries (iDE) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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 iDE, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of iDE
Title: Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles 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: iDE uses a federally negotiated rate with the US government Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Note 3. Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles 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: iDE uses a federally negotiated rate with the US government iDE has elected to not use the 10% de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4. Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles 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: iDE uses a federally negotiated rate with the US government Amounts to subrecipients shown separately on the Schedule are also a component of the federal expenditures presented.

Finding Details

Finding 2024 – 001: FFATA Controls Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: There is no internal control in place over Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting submissions, which is a direct and material compliance requirement over USAID federal awards. Context: The lack of control in place over FFATA submissions did not result in any instances of noncompliance with FFATA reporting requirements. The lack of an internal control in place over FFATA submissions resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls over the FFATA compliance requirement due to potential for future noncompliance. Cause: Policies and procedures documents do not include controls for FFATA report submissions. Effect: The lack of control around FFATA submissions could result in missed reporting requirements resulting in potential delays in award processing and discontinued funding. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: We recommend management implement a control over FFATA submissions that includes evidence of that control taking place (signature, email approval, etc.). Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 001: FFATA Controls Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: There is no internal control in place over Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting submissions, which is a direct and material compliance requirement over USAID federal awards. Context: The lack of control in place over FFATA submissions did not result in any instances of noncompliance with FFATA reporting requirements. The lack of an internal control in place over FFATA submissions resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls over the FFATA compliance requirement due to potential for future noncompliance. Cause: Policies and procedures documents do not include controls for FFATA report submissions. Effect: The lack of control around FFATA submissions could result in missed reporting requirements resulting in potential delays in award processing and discontinued funding. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: We recommend management implement a control over FFATA submissions that includes evidence of that control taking place (signature, email approval, etc.). Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 001: FFATA Controls Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: There is no internal control in place over Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting submissions, which is a direct and material compliance requirement over USAID federal awards. Context: The lack of control in place over FFATA submissions did not result in any instances of noncompliance with FFATA reporting requirements. The lack of an internal control in place over FFATA submissions resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls over the FFATA compliance requirement due to potential for future noncompliance. Cause: Policies and procedures documents do not include controls for FFATA report submissions. Effect: The lack of control around FFATA submissions could result in missed reporting requirements resulting in potential delays in award processing and discontinued funding. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: We recommend management implement a control over FFATA submissions that includes evidence of that control taking place (signature, email approval, etc.). Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 001: FFATA Controls Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: There is no internal control in place over Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting submissions, which is a direct and material compliance requirement over USAID federal awards. Context: The lack of control in place over FFATA submissions did not result in any instances of noncompliance with FFATA reporting requirements. The lack of an internal control in place over FFATA submissions resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls over the FFATA compliance requirement due to potential for future noncompliance. Cause: Policies and procedures documents do not include controls for FFATA report submissions. Effect: The lack of control around FFATA submissions could result in missed reporting requirements resulting in potential delays in award processing and discontinued funding. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: We recommend management implement a control over FFATA submissions that includes evidence of that control taking place (signature, email approval, etc.). Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 001: FFATA Controls Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: There is no internal control in place over Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting submissions, which is a direct and material compliance requirement over USAID federal awards. Context: The lack of control in place over FFATA submissions did not result in any instances of noncompliance with FFATA reporting requirements. The lack of an internal control in place over FFATA submissions resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls over the FFATA compliance requirement due to potential for future noncompliance. Cause: Policies and procedures documents do not include controls for FFATA report submissions. Effect: The lack of control around FFATA submissions could result in missed reporting requirements resulting in potential delays in award processing and discontinued funding. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: We recommend management implement a control over FFATA submissions that includes evidence of that control taking place (signature, email approval, etc.). Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 001: FFATA Controls Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: There is no internal control in place over Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting submissions, which is a direct and material compliance requirement over USAID federal awards. Context: The lack of control in place over FFATA submissions did not result in any instances of noncompliance with FFATA reporting requirements. The lack of an internal control in place over FFATA submissions resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls over the FFATA compliance requirement due to potential for future noncompliance. Cause: Policies and procedures documents do not include controls for FFATA report submissions. Effect: The lack of control around FFATA submissions could result in missed reporting requirements resulting in potential delays in award processing and discontinued funding. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: We recommend management implement a control over FFATA submissions that includes evidence of that control taking place (signature, email approval, etc.). Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 001: FFATA Controls Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: There is no internal control in place over Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting submissions, which is a direct and material compliance requirement over USAID federal awards. Context: The lack of control in place over FFATA submissions did not result in any instances of noncompliance with FFATA reporting requirements. The lack of an internal control in place over FFATA submissions resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls over the FFATA compliance requirement due to potential for future noncompliance. Cause: Policies and procedures documents do not include controls for FFATA report submissions. Effect: The lack of control around FFATA submissions could result in missed reporting requirements resulting in potential delays in award processing and discontinued funding. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: We recommend management implement a control over FFATA submissions that includes evidence of that control taking place (signature, email approval, etc.). Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 001: FFATA Controls Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: There is no internal control in place over Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting submissions, which is a direct and material compliance requirement over USAID federal awards. Context: The lack of control in place over FFATA submissions did not result in any instances of noncompliance with FFATA reporting requirements. The lack of an internal control in place over FFATA submissions resulted in a significant deficiency in internal controls over the FFATA compliance requirement due to potential for future noncompliance. Cause: Policies and procedures documents do not include controls for FFATA report submissions. Effect: The lack of control around FFATA submissions could result in missed reporting requirements resulting in potential delays in award processing and discontinued funding. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: We recommend management implement a control over FFATA submissions that includes evidence of that control taking place (signature, email approval, etc.). Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.
Finding 2024 – 002: Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Federal Program: USAID Foreign Assistance for Program Overseas (ALN 98.001) Federal Awarding Agency: United States Agency for International Development Awards: • Direct award: Resilient Coastal Community – 72065622CA00010 • Direct award: Urban Sanitation Activity – 72068724CA00001 • Pass-Through from UC Davis – A23-3500-S001 • Pass-Through from Project Concern International – PCI-1203-SG-1600 • Direct award: Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Access to New Technologies - 720BHA22CA00020 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.332 lists requirements for pass-through entities to perform as part of the subrecipient monitoring compliance requirement. This includes performing an evaluation of fraud risk and risk of noncompliance with a subaward to determine the appropriate subrecipient monitoring procedures. The pass-through entity is responsible for monitoring the overall performance of a subrecipient to ensure that the goals and objectives of the subaward are achieved. 2 CFR 200.303 states that a receipt or subrecipient of federal awards must establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the recipient or subrecipient is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Weaknesses were found in federal subrecipient controls and monitoring during 2024. Context: For each of the six subrecipients selected for testing, the documentation within the 2024 monitoring tracker tool was incomplete, as certain monitoring procedures conducted were not fully recorded and reviewed in the tracker as required by iDE policies. Additionally, one subrecipient underwent a site visit that was not formally documented in a monitoring visit report, resulting in the absence of any record indicating a review had occurred. Overall, subrecipient risk assessments were inconsistently evaluated, leading to insufficient focus on high-risk subrecipients relative to those considered low risk. Cause: Employee turnover and personnel constraints. Effect: Inadequate procedures and controls for subrecipient monitoring may result in noncompliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, or award terms and conditions. Questioned costs: None Repeat finding? No Recommendation: Management may consider reviewing existing controls over subrecipient monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness in supporting iDE's compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.