Audit 40325

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$5.23M
Findings
10
Programs
10
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-06-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
45845 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
45846 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
45847 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
45848 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
45849 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
622287 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
622288 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
622289 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
622290 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
622291 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Contacts

Name Title Type
CSG5K4DFN6D6 Vince Lambert Auditee
6169885086 Roxanne Page 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, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Agency has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect costs rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance and has agreed upon indirect cost rates with each oversight agency. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Inc. (Agency) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 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 the Agency, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, related statements of activities and changes in net assets, functional expenses or cash flows of the Agency.

Finding Details

Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.
Aging Cluster ? Assistance Listing #94.044, #93.045, #93.053 #2022-001 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Reporting, and Compliance Finding: Grant and Contract Management; Reporting This is a repeat of prior year finding 2021-001 Conditions/Cause ? The Agency has a documented system in place to track the numerous reporting requirements and deadlines. However, the system was not followed. As a result, the Agency was late in filing required reports. The third of the quarterly CARES Act Financial Status Reports for the Aging Cluster was submitted late. The report was due on July 15, 2022 and was submitted August 3, 2022. Criteria ? Reports are required to be filed by the deadlines provided in the grant agreements. Controls surrounding reporting responsibilities should follow written policies that establish procedures for periodic monitoring, verification and timely reporting. A tracking system should be in place to promote compliance with reporting deadlines. Context/Effect ? The CARES FFCRA report for the period ended June 30, 2022, was submitted on August 3, 2022. The report is due 15 days after the period end. The funding agency reached out to management after the due date to inquire of the status. No extension was requested until after the due date. Recommendations: ? We recommend the Agency utilizes its documented tracking system for reports according to the deadlines provided by the funding entity. In the event an extension is necessary, that extension should be requested prior to the due date and should be documented. SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (CONTINUED) Year Ended September 30, 2022 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management concurs with the observations of the auditors. Reports are to be reviewed and submitted prior to each deadline. The Agency has a tracking system to support compliance with reporting deadlines.