Audit 38096

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$6.96M
Findings
4
Programs
10
Organization: Association to Benefit Children (NY)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-08
Auditor: Bdo USA P A

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
36280 2022-001 - - L
36281 2022-001 - - L
612722 2022-001 - - L
612723 2022-001 - - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
E23FTC3C7YP7 Matthew Manger Auditee
6464596121 Michele Salituro Auditor
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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 the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: ABC has elected not to use the 10% 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 Association to Benefit Children (ABC) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. 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 ABC, it is not intended to and does not present the combining financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of ABC.This Schedule does not include the federal awards of Association to Benefit Children - Housing Development Fund Corporation, as it perform its own Uniform Guidance audit.
Title: Entities Included in the Schedule Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: ABC has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule includes the following entities as identified by individual tax identification number (TIN) and entity name: 133303089Association to Benefit Children
Title: Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Rural Distribution Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: ABC has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule includes Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (APR) Rural Distribution program expenditures of $41,597. These are out-of-period expenditures, which are reported in accordance with the terms and conditions included in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements specific to the Provider Relief Fund and ARP Rural Distribution program. The amount in the Schedule does not include lost revenue, and out-of-period expenditures are not permitted concept under U.S. GAAP.

Finding Details

Finding Number: 2022-001 Reporting ? Noncompliance (Control Deficiency) Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start Cluster. Award Listing Number 93.600. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services passed through New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care and Development Block Grant. Award Listing Number 93.575. Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor?s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended June 30, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely. Cause: Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, ABC could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance required timeline. Effect: ABC not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: This was a condition noted per review of ABC?s compliance with the reporting requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that ABC submit the DCF timely. Views of Responsible Officials: ABC agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. ABC?s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management?s planned corrective actions.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Reporting ? Noncompliance (Control Deficiency) Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start Cluster. Award Listing Number 93.600. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services passed through New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care and Development Block Grant. Award Listing Number 93.575. Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor?s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended June 30, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely. Cause: Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, ABC could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance required timeline. Effect: ABC not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: This was a condition noted per review of ABC?s compliance with the reporting requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that ABC submit the DCF timely. Views of Responsible Officials: ABC agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. ABC?s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management?s planned corrective actions.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Reporting ? Noncompliance (Control Deficiency) Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start Cluster. Award Listing Number 93.600. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services passed through New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care and Development Block Grant. Award Listing Number 93.575. Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor?s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended June 30, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely. Cause: Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, ABC could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance required timeline. Effect: ABC not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: This was a condition noted per review of ABC?s compliance with the reporting requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that ABC submit the DCF timely. Views of Responsible Officials: ABC agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. ABC?s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management?s planned corrective actions.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Reporting ? Noncompliance (Control Deficiency) Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start Cluster. Award Listing Number 93.600. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services passed through New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care and Development Block Grant. Award Listing Number 93.575. Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance, recipients must submit a data collection form (DCF) that states whether the audit was completed and provide information about the auditee, its federal programs, and the results of the audit submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor?s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: During our audit, we noted that the DCF for the reporting period ended June 30, 2022 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse timely. Cause: Due to the timing of the annual financial statements being completed, ABC could not submit the DCF by the Uniform Guidance required timeline. Effect: ABC not submitting the DCF timely could affect future funding from various agencies. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: This was a condition noted per review of ABC?s compliance with the reporting requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that ABC submit the DCF timely. Views of Responsible Officials: ABC agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. ABC?s response to this finding is described in the accompanying management?s planned corrective actions.