Audit 40418

FY End
2022-02-28
Total Expended
$66.21M
Findings
10
Programs
20
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-11-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
43594 2022-001 - - L
43595 2022-002 - - L
43596 2022-002 - - L
43597 2022-003 - - E
43598 2022-003 - - E
620036 2022-001 - - L
620037 2022-002 - - L
620038 2022-002 - - L
620039 2022-003 - - E
620040 2022-003 - - E

Contacts

Name Title Type
MH2JA4FK2WK1 Tracy Webster Auditee
6613365236 Nancy Belton Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Noncash Assistance 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represents adjustments or credits made, in the normal course of business, to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Organization received noncash assistance in the form of food commodities, which is included in the amounts reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards. Commodities, with a fair value of $3,031,101 at the time received, have been included in the determination of federal awards expended for the year ended February 28, 2022.
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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represents adjustments or credits made, in the normal course of business, to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal and state award activity of Community Action Partnership of Kern under programs of the federal and state governments for the year ended February 28, 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 Community Action Partnership of Kern, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Community Action Partnership of Kern.

Finding Details

Child Care Development Fund, California Department of Education Federal Assistance listing #93.596 Contract No. CCTR-0052. Condition: The Organization inaccurately reported waived family fee revenue of $34,139 under contract CCTR-1057 for the period of October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. However, the correct waived family fee revenue amount for the period was $30,365 resulting in an overstatement of $3,774. Criteria: Per the CCTR-1057 grant agreement administered by the California Department of Social Services, the Organization is required to accurately report financial activity for the quarter. Cause: Lack of training and internal review related to the financial reporting process. Effect: Failure to accurately report financial information may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should provide additional training related to proper financial reporting. Additionally, management should perform an internal review over the programs financial reports to verify that the policies and procedures set forth in the grant agreement are followed.
Child Care Development Fund, California Department of Education Federal Assistance listing #93.575/93.596 Contract Nos. CMAP-0000 and CMAP-1000. Condition: The Organization failed to provide supporting documentation to substantiate $16,215 of waived family fee revenue reported on the close-out financial report under contract CMAP-0000 and $79,200 of waived family fee revenue reported on December 2021 financial report under contract CMAP-1000. Criteria: Per the CMAP-0000 and CMAP-1000 grant agreements administered by the California Department of Social Services, the Organization is required to accurately report financial activity. Cause: Lack of training and lack of enforcement over the Organization?s Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual requiring document retention. Effect: Failure to accurately report financial information may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should maintain appropriate audit evidence to substantiate amounts reported. Additionally, management should perform an internal review over the programs to verify that the policies and procedures set forth in the Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual are being adhered to.
Child Care Development Fund, California Department of Education Federal Assistance listing #93.575/93.596 Contract Nos. CMAP-0000 and CMAP-1000. Condition: The Organization failed to provide supporting documentation to substantiate $16,215 of waived family fee revenue reported on the close-out financial report under contract CMAP-0000 and $79,200 of waived family fee revenue reported on December 2021 financial report under contract CMAP-1000. Criteria: Per the CMAP-0000 and CMAP-1000 grant agreements administered by the California Department of Social Services, the Organization is required to accurately report financial activity. Cause: Lack of training and lack of enforcement over the Organization?s Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual requiring document retention. Effect: Failure to accurately report financial information may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should maintain appropriate audit evidence to substantiate amounts reported. Additionally, management should perform an internal review over the programs to verify that the policies and procedures set forth in the Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual are being adhered to.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Emergency Food Assistance Program, California Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance listing #10.565 Contract No. 16- MOU-20-6003. Condition: For two of forty participants tested, the participant application did not appropriately document the recertification of the participant at the twelve and/or twenty-four-month period. Criteria: Per the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Policy Notice, ?implementation of the CSFP Three Year Certification?, the Organization is required to document verbal re-certifications performed at the twelve-and twenty-four-month periods. Cause: Lack of training and enforcement over internal review of applications provided by participants of the program. Effect: Failure to properly document participant recertification may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should strengthen their current controls to internally inspect all participant applications to verify all documentation requirements are met, prior to providing program services.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Emergency Food Assistance Program, California Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance listing #10.565 Contract No. 16- MOU-20-6003. Condition: For two of forty participants tested, the participant application did not appropriately document the recertification of the participant at the twelve and/or twenty-four-month period. Criteria: Per the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Policy Notice, ?implementation of the CSFP Three Year Certification?, the Organization is required to document verbal re-certifications performed at the twelve-and twenty-four-month periods. Cause: Lack of training and enforcement over internal review of applications provided by participants of the program. Effect: Failure to properly document participant recertification may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should strengthen their current controls to internally inspect all participant applications to verify all documentation requirements are met, prior to providing program services.
Child Care Development Fund, California Department of Education Federal Assistance listing #93.596 Contract No. CCTR-0052. Condition: The Organization inaccurately reported waived family fee revenue of $34,139 under contract CCTR-1057 for the period of October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. However, the correct waived family fee revenue amount for the period was $30,365 resulting in an overstatement of $3,774. Criteria: Per the CCTR-1057 grant agreement administered by the California Department of Social Services, the Organization is required to accurately report financial activity for the quarter. Cause: Lack of training and internal review related to the financial reporting process. Effect: Failure to accurately report financial information may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should provide additional training related to proper financial reporting. Additionally, management should perform an internal review over the programs financial reports to verify that the policies and procedures set forth in the grant agreement are followed.
Child Care Development Fund, California Department of Education Federal Assistance listing #93.575/93.596 Contract Nos. CMAP-0000 and CMAP-1000. Condition: The Organization failed to provide supporting documentation to substantiate $16,215 of waived family fee revenue reported on the close-out financial report under contract CMAP-0000 and $79,200 of waived family fee revenue reported on December 2021 financial report under contract CMAP-1000. Criteria: Per the CMAP-0000 and CMAP-1000 grant agreements administered by the California Department of Social Services, the Organization is required to accurately report financial activity. Cause: Lack of training and lack of enforcement over the Organization?s Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual requiring document retention. Effect: Failure to accurately report financial information may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should maintain appropriate audit evidence to substantiate amounts reported. Additionally, management should perform an internal review over the programs to verify that the policies and procedures set forth in the Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual are being adhered to.
Child Care Development Fund, California Department of Education Federal Assistance listing #93.575/93.596 Contract Nos. CMAP-0000 and CMAP-1000. Condition: The Organization failed to provide supporting documentation to substantiate $16,215 of waived family fee revenue reported on the close-out financial report under contract CMAP-0000 and $79,200 of waived family fee revenue reported on December 2021 financial report under contract CMAP-1000. Criteria: Per the CMAP-0000 and CMAP-1000 grant agreements administered by the California Department of Social Services, the Organization is required to accurately report financial activity. Cause: Lack of training and lack of enforcement over the Organization?s Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual requiring document retention. Effect: Failure to accurately report financial information may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should maintain appropriate audit evidence to substantiate amounts reported. Additionally, management should perform an internal review over the programs to verify that the policies and procedures set forth in the Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual are being adhered to.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Emergency Food Assistance Program, California Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance listing #10.565 Contract No. 16- MOU-20-6003. Condition: For two of forty participants tested, the participant application did not appropriately document the recertification of the participant at the twelve and/or twenty-four-month period. Criteria: Per the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Policy Notice, ?implementation of the CSFP Three Year Certification?, the Organization is required to document verbal re-certifications performed at the twelve-and twenty-four-month periods. Cause: Lack of training and enforcement over internal review of applications provided by participants of the program. Effect: Failure to properly document participant recertification may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should strengthen their current controls to internally inspect all participant applications to verify all documentation requirements are met, prior to providing program services.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Emergency Food Assistance Program, California Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance listing #10.565 Contract No. 16- MOU-20-6003. Condition: For two of forty participants tested, the participant application did not appropriately document the recertification of the participant at the twelve and/or twenty-four-month period. Criteria: Per the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Policy Notice, ?implementation of the CSFP Three Year Certification?, the Organization is required to document verbal re-certifications performed at the twelve-and twenty-four-month periods. Cause: Lack of training and enforcement over internal review of applications provided by participants of the program. Effect: Failure to properly document participant recertification may result in a reduction or loss of future funding. Recommendation: Management should strengthen their current controls to internally inspect all participant applications to verify all documentation requirements are met, prior to providing program services.