Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name: Across all major programs Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Across all major programs Pass-through Entity – Various Finding Type – Material weakness in internal control over compliance Repeat Finding – No Criteria – Per 2 CFR 200.512 (a) (1), the audit must be completed, and the data collection must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Per 2 CFR 200.501 (b), a non-Federal entity that expends $750,000 or more during the non-Federal entity's fiscal year in Federal awards must have a single audit conducted in accordance with § 200.514. Condition – The data collection form was not submitted within the required time as required by 2 CFR 200.512 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed – N/A Questioned Costs – None Cause/Effect – The Organization’s books and records for the 2021 fiscal year were not reconciled or closed in a timely manner. Therefore the data collection form was not submitted within the required time. Recommendation – We recommend that the Organization maintain a system of policies, procedures, and controls to ensure that the financial records closed in a timely manner in order to facilitate the timely submission of the data collection form. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan – The Organization agrees with this finding. The Chief Financial Officer in collaboration with the Finance Associate and the Financial Consultant will set a calendar at the end of the fiscal year to ensure timely closeout of the books that will allow ample time to engage and complete the audit prior to the deadline for the FAC filing.
Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name: Assistance Listing Number 14.231, Emergency Solutions Grant Program Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 6003289 Pass-through Entity – City of Detroit Finding Type – Material weakness in internal control over compliance Repeat Finding – No Criteria – Per 2 CFR § 200.303, the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with 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 – During our testing for Activities Allowed-Allowable Cost-Cost Principles, it was noted the client could not provide evidence of approval to charge the grant for 1 out of 17 expenditures selected for testing. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed – N/A Cause/Effect – Management could not provide the support for the date requested, due it large part to the change in personnel that previously monitored the federal program. Therefore, requested support for testing could not be provided. Recommendation – We recommend management increase awareness of federal program compliance requirements and monitor compliance with the requirements on regular basis. In addition, we recommend that management review its procedures and controls in place to ensure that reports have proper evidence of review and approval. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check Payment form approved by the Grant Program Director and CEO/Executive Director, or by the CFO, along with the invoice for the expenditure, and explanation of reason for the charge to the specific grant.
Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name: Assistance Listing Number 93.556, Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Federal Award Identification Number and Year: E20213479-00/E20223931-00 Pass-through Entity – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type – Material weakness in internal control over compliance Repeat Finding – No Criteria – Per 2 CFR § 200.303, the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with 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 – During our testing for Activities Allowed-Allowable Cost-Cost Principles, it was noted the client could not provide copies of invoices for 4 out of 13 expenditures selected for testing. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed – Yes Questioned Costs – $2,040.86 Cause/Effect – Management could not provide the support for the date requested, due it large part to the change in personnel that previously monitored the federal program. Therefore, requested support for testing could not be provided. Recommendation – We recommend management increase awareness of federal program compliance requirements and monitor compliance with the requirements on regular basis. In addition, we recommend that management review its procedures and controls in place to ensure that reports have proper evidence of review and approval. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan – The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check payment from approved by the Grant Program Director and CEO/Executive Director, or by the CFO, along with the invoice for the expenditure, and explanation of reason for the change to the specific grant.
Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name: Assistance Listing Number 93.556, Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Federal Award Identification Number and Year: E20213479-00/E20223931-00 Pass-through Entity – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type – Material weakness in internal control over compliance Repeat Finding – No Criteria – Per 2 CFR § 200.303, the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with 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 – During our testing for Activities Allowed-Allowable Cost-Cost Principles, it was noted the client could not provide evidence of approval to charge the grant for 4 out of 13 expenditures selected for testing. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed – N/A Questioned Costs – None Cause/Effect – Management could not provide the support for the date requested, due it large part to the change in personnel that previously monitored the federal program. Therefore, requested support for testing could not be provided. Recommendation – We recommend management increase awareness of federal program compliance requirements and monitor compliance with the requirements on regular basis. In addition, we recommend that management review its procedures and controls in place to ensure that reports have proper evidence of review and approval. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check Payment form approved by the Grant Program Director and CEO/Executive Director, or by the CFO, along with the invoice for the expenditure, and explanation of reason for the charge to the specific grant.
Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name: Assistance Listing Number 93.556, Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Federal Award Identification Number and Year: E20213479-00/E20223931-00 Pass-through Entity – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type – Material weakness in internal control over compliance Repeat Finding – No Criteria – Per 2 CFR § 200.303, the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with 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 – During our testing for Reporting compliance, it was noted the client failed to submit final financial report for the period ended 09/30/2021 within the required time frame. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed – N/A Questioned Costs – None Cause/Effect – Current Management notes that the accounting staff present in 2021, were not completing necessary accounting task in a timely manner, therefore required reports were not submitted on time. Recommendation – We recommend management increase awareness of federal program compliance requirements and monitor compliance with the requirements on regular basis. In addition, we recommend that management review its procedures and controls in place to ensure that reports are completed and submitted by the required due dates. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check Payment form approved by the Grant Program Director and CEO/Executive Director, or by the CFO, along with the invoice for the expenditure, and explanation of reason for the charge to the specific grant.
Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name: Assistance Listing Number 93.556, Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Federal Award Identification Number and Year: E20213479-00/E20223931-00 Pass-through Entity – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Finding Type – Material weakness in internal control over compliance Repeat Finding – No Criteria – Per 2 CFR § 200.303, the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with 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 – During our testing for Reporting compliance, it was noted the client failed to submit monthly reports within the required time frame. None of the 4 samples selected were submitted on time. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed – N/A Questioned Costs – None Cause/Effect – Current Management notes that the accounting staff present in 2021, were not completing necessary accounting task in a timely manner, therefore required reports were not submitted on time. . Recommendation – We recommend management increase awareness of federal program compliance requirements and monitor compliance with the requirements on regular basis. In addition, we recommend that management review its procedures and controls in place to ensure that reports are completed and submitted by the required due dates. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check Payment form approved by the Grant Program Director and CEO/Executive Director, or by the CFO, along with the invoice for the expenditure, and explanation of reason for the charge to the specific grant.