Audit 8383

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$931,500
Findings
4
Programs
6
Organization: Breaking Free (MN)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-23
Auditor: Abdo

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
6442 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - H
6443 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - J
582884 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - H
582885 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - J

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $481,362 Yes 1
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $170,376 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $107,522 - 0
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $29,685 - 0
16.320 Services for Trafficking Victims $13,638 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $7,000 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
GYVSHDN4KFJ1 Samantha Jacobson Auditee
6516456557 Jack Abdo Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for Expenditures Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirement of the Uniform Guidance, and Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Organization did not elect to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. Expenditures reported on this 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: Note 3: Pass-Through Entity Identifying Numbers Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirement of the Uniform Guidance, and Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Organization did not elect to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available.
Title: Note 4: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Organization under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirement of the Uniform Guidance, and Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Organization did not elect to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. Federal expenditures provided to subrecipients are presented separately in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.

Finding Details

Condition: During our audit, we noted noncompliance around period of performance. Criteria: Management should have a procedure in place to verify the period in which they are allowed to expense items. Cause: The Organization did not have sufficient funds to cover Rent for August, because of this they took out two months worth of rent when their period of performance began in September. Effect: The Grantor told them this was not allowable and that they were only able to use the grant funds in the proper periods. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization reviews internal processes and ensure that there are proper accounting and review policies and systems.
Condition: During our audit we noted noncompliance around testing over program income. Criteria: Management should have a procedure in place to verify all revenue is being recognized. Cause: The Organization was not booking revenue related to rent of individuals as the Organization was not expecting them to pay. Effect: Instead of writing the revenue off - they did not note any of the revenue that should have been included in 2023's financials. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization reviews internal processes and ensure that there are proper accounting and review policies and systems.
Condition: During our audit, we noted noncompliance around period of performance. Criteria: Management should have a procedure in place to verify the period in which they are allowed to expense items. Cause: The Organization did not have sufficient funds to cover Rent for August, because of this they took out two months worth of rent when their period of performance began in September. Effect: The Grantor told them this was not allowable and that they were only able to use the grant funds in the proper periods. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization reviews internal processes and ensure that there are proper accounting and review policies and systems.
Condition: During our audit we noted noncompliance around testing over program income. Criteria: Management should have a procedure in place to verify all revenue is being recognized. Cause: The Organization was not booking revenue related to rent of individuals as the Organization was not expecting them to pay. Effect: Instead of writing the revenue off - they did not note any of the revenue that should have been included in 2023's financials. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization reviews internal processes and ensure that there are proper accounting and review policies and systems.