Audit 8665

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$4.17M
Findings
2
Programs
10
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-28

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SZ7UZU9YX5K4 Jayne Wright-Velez Auditee
3184452773 Stephanie Lemoine Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. (Food Bank) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Food Bank did not elect to use the 10% de minims indirect cost rate during the year ended June 30, 2023. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. (Food Bank) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.
Title: Food Distribution Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. (Food Bank) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Food Bank did not elect to use the 10% de minims indirect cost rate during the year ended June 30, 2023. Non-monetary assistance is reported in the schedule at the estimated cost of the commodities disbursed. At June 30, 2023, the organization has USDA commodities valued at $174,648 in inventory. The organization received $2,075,455 and distributed $3,057,401 of commodities for the year ended June 30, 2023
Title: Sub-Recipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. (Food Bank) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Food Bank did not elect to use the 10% de minims indirect cost rate during the year ended June 30, 2023. Most of the commodities distributed are done so to eligible recipient agencies considered to be sub-recipients of the Food Bank.
Title: Reconciliation of Expenses to Federal Expenditures Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. (Food Bank) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Food Bank did not elect to use the 10% de minims indirect cost rate during the year ended June 30, 2023. Program expenses $14,315,773 Non-cash adjustment – donated food (8,566,244) Non-cash adjustment – depreciation (238,257) Non-federal expenditures (1,340,640) Total Federal Expenditures $4,170,632
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Election Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of The Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Inc. (Food Bank) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Food Bank did not elect to use the 10% de minims indirect cost rate during the year ended June 30, 2023. The Food Bank did not elect to use the 10% de minims indirect cost rate during the year ended June 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Condition: All AmeriCorps participants did not undergo the correct eligibility testing before starting with the program. Criteria: All participants in the AmeriCorps program should undergo Fieldprint checks prior to the start of service and go through the program adjudication. Effect: The Food Bank is not in compliance with grant requirements and is not required to reimburse the grant. Cause: Seventeen members did not have the required program adjudication. Eleven members did not have the required Fieldprint results at the start of service. Five member did not have the Fieldprint checks. One member had required Fieldprint results but was not cleared to service. Recommendation: Human resources supervisor should sign off on all AmeriCorps hires before they begin employment to verify all necessary eligibility criteria are met. Response: See Management’s Corrective Action Plan for their response.
Condition: All AmeriCorps participants did not undergo the correct eligibility testing before starting with the program. Criteria: All participants in the AmeriCorps program should undergo Fieldprint checks prior to the start of service and go through the program adjudication. Effect: The Food Bank is not in compliance with grant requirements and is not required to reimburse the grant. Cause: Seventeen members did not have the required program adjudication. Eleven members did not have the required Fieldprint results at the start of service. Five member did not have the Fieldprint checks. One member had required Fieldprint results but was not cleared to service. Recommendation: Human resources supervisor should sign off on all AmeriCorps hires before they begin employment to verify all necessary eligibility criteria are met. Response: See Management’s Corrective Action Plan for their response.