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Audit 4489

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.17M
Findings
6
Programs
7
Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley (ME)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-11-29
Auditor: One River CPAS

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
2671 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - I
2672 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - I
2673 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - I
579113 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - I
579114 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - I
579115 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $155,890 Yes 1
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $152,666 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $141,161 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $133,553 - 0
84.287 Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers $97,500 - 0
16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program $19,911 - 0
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $5,992 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JBNFD4YKACZ2 Paula Burke Auditee
2075828458 Heather Browne 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: 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley.
Title: 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 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: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. 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.
Title: 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 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: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley have elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Donated Personal Protective Equipment 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: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley did not receive any donated Personal Protective Equipment purchased with federal funding during the year ended June 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-002
2023-002 Noncompliance with Procurement, Suspension, & Debarment Standard – 21.027 (Significant Deficiency – Noncompliance) Criteria – 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, §200.214 prohibits non-federal entities from contracting with parties that are suspended or debarred under covered transactions. Condition and Context – Audit procedures revealed that there was not a process in place to formally document the review of the contracted entity for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the agreement. Cause – The Organization does not have a formal process to document suspension and debarment. Management was unaware of the requirement, though it was clear that management thoughtfully considered the contractor’s reputation and determined that the contractor was suited for the agreement. Effect –The Organization did not perform its review of suspension and debarment for this agreement, though the contractor was found to not be on prohibited lists at annual review. Questioned Costs – None Recommendations – Management should strengthen their processes, controls, and review over suspension, and debarment processes and ensure compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Request constructions manager to check suspension and debarment of all subcontractors prior to hire if project has not already been started.
Finding 2023-002
2023-002 Noncompliance with Procurement, Suspension, & Debarment Standard – 21.027 (Significant Deficiency – Noncompliance) Criteria – 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, §200.214 prohibits non-federal entities from contracting with parties that are suspended or debarred under covered transactions. Condition and Context – Audit procedures revealed that there was not a process in place to formally document the review of the contracted entity for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the agreement. Cause – The Organization does not have a formal process to document suspension and debarment. Management was unaware of the requirement, though it was clear that management thoughtfully considered the contractor’s reputation and determined that the contractor was suited for the agreement. Effect –The Organization did not perform its review of suspension and debarment for this agreement, though the contractor was found to not be on prohibited lists at annual review. Questioned Costs – None Recommendations – Management should strengthen their processes, controls, and review over suspension, and debarment processes and ensure compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Request constructions manager to check suspension and debarment of all subcontractors prior to hire if project has not already been started.
Finding 2023-002
2023-002 Noncompliance with Procurement, Suspension, & Debarment Standard – 21.027 (Significant Deficiency – Noncompliance) Criteria – 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, §200.214 prohibits non-federal entities from contracting with parties that are suspended or debarred under covered transactions. Condition and Context – Audit procedures revealed that there was not a process in place to formally document the review of the contracted entity for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the agreement. Cause – The Organization does not have a formal process to document suspension and debarment. Management was unaware of the requirement, though it was clear that management thoughtfully considered the contractor’s reputation and determined that the contractor was suited for the agreement. Effect –The Organization did not perform its review of suspension and debarment for this agreement, though the contractor was found to not be on prohibited lists at annual review. Questioned Costs – None Recommendations – Management should strengthen their processes, controls, and review over suspension, and debarment processes and ensure compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Request constructions manager to check suspension and debarment of all subcontractors prior to hire if project has not already been started.
Finding 2023-002
2023-002 Noncompliance with Procurement, Suspension, & Debarment Standard – 21.027 (Significant Deficiency – Noncompliance) Criteria – 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, §200.214 prohibits non-federal entities from contracting with parties that are suspended or debarred under covered transactions. Condition and Context – Audit procedures revealed that there was not a process in place to formally document the review of the contracted entity for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the agreement. Cause – The Organization does not have a formal process to document suspension and debarment. Management was unaware of the requirement, though it was clear that management thoughtfully considered the contractor’s reputation and determined that the contractor was suited for the agreement. Effect –The Organization did not perform its review of suspension and debarment for this agreement, though the contractor was found to not be on prohibited lists at annual review. Questioned Costs – None Recommendations – Management should strengthen their processes, controls, and review over suspension, and debarment processes and ensure compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Request constructions manager to check suspension and debarment of all subcontractors prior to hire if project has not already been started.
Finding 2023-002
2023-002 Noncompliance with Procurement, Suspension, & Debarment Standard – 21.027 (Significant Deficiency – Noncompliance) Criteria – 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, §200.214 prohibits non-federal entities from contracting with parties that are suspended or debarred under covered transactions. Condition and Context – Audit procedures revealed that there was not a process in place to formally document the review of the contracted entity for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the agreement. Cause – The Organization does not have a formal process to document suspension and debarment. Management was unaware of the requirement, though it was clear that management thoughtfully considered the contractor’s reputation and determined that the contractor was suited for the agreement. Effect –The Organization did not perform its review of suspension and debarment for this agreement, though the contractor was found to not be on prohibited lists at annual review. Questioned Costs – None Recommendations – Management should strengthen their processes, controls, and review over suspension, and debarment processes and ensure compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Request constructions manager to check suspension and debarment of all subcontractors prior to hire if project has not already been started.
Finding 2023-002
2023-002 Noncompliance with Procurement, Suspension, & Debarment Standard – 21.027 (Significant Deficiency – Noncompliance) Criteria – 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, §200.214 prohibits non-federal entities from contracting with parties that are suspended or debarred under covered transactions. Condition and Context – Audit procedures revealed that there was not a process in place to formally document the review of the contracted entity for suspension and debarment prior to entering into the agreement. Cause – The Organization does not have a formal process to document suspension and debarment. Management was unaware of the requirement, though it was clear that management thoughtfully considered the contractor’s reputation and determined that the contractor was suited for the agreement. Effect –The Organization did not perform its review of suspension and debarment for this agreement, though the contractor was found to not be on prohibited lists at annual review. Questioned Costs – None Recommendations – Management should strengthen their processes, controls, and review over suspension, and debarment processes and ensure compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Request constructions manager to check suspension and debarment of all subcontractors prior to hire if project has not already been started.