Audit 88928

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$2.47M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-12-26
Auditor: Km&l LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
90500 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - C
666942 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - C

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.600 Head Start $2.35M Yes 1
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $114,885 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
FAFKVJ4KVKR9 Jacqueline Auditee
9798491881 Lijie Liu Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accrual basis of accounting, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, is used for the financial statements. Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant; and, accordingly, when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. At year end, receivables are recorded for expenditures in excess of receipts. 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 and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).The period of availability for federal grant funds for the purpose of liquidation of outstanding obligations made on or before the ending date of the federal project period extended 90 days beyond the federal project period ending date, in accordance with provisions of federal program regulations to coincide with submission of the annual Financial Status report. The Grantee is required to contribute at least twenty percent of the costs of the program through cash or in-kind contributions. The Grantee receives donated services from a variety of unpaid volunteers assisting the Grantee in providing services to Head Start children and families. These hours of volunteer services are valued by the Grantee at various hourly rates, depending upon the particular services provided. They also receive the use of various facilities for office space and child care on a month-to-month agreement. The difference in the actual lease amount paid and the fair value of the leased space is donated by the owner to the Grantee. The fair value of the contributed services and the use of these facilities has been recorded as both contributions and expenses, in accordance with provisions of federal program regulations. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Schedule Reference Number 2022-001: (ACF Head Start Cluster, ALN #93.600) Internal control over general ledger balances and related overdrawn federal program reimbursement amounts. Criteria: In order to receive amounts earned under grant programs, the Grantee is required to present periodic reimbursement reports related to federal programs and requested reimbursement amounts should be based on the actual expenses. Condition: One drawing amount claimed for federal program reimbursement was not based on actual expenses and grant revenue reported in general ledger was overstated and required adjustment. Effect: This control deficiency could have result in overdrawing the federal program fund in the current period. Cause: The error was primarily caused by the lack of control over cash balances and related federal program cost reimbursement report. Recommendation: The finance officer should review internal control procedures that will educate staff on the requirements of federal fund drawing. Program expenses should be reconciled, as reimbursement requests are prepared. The finance officer should review all reimbursement requests prior to release to ensure that amounts claimed reconcile to the adjusted general ledger for each request, especially for periods ending June 30th. Questioned Cost/Basis: $ 18,804.64. The $ 18,804.64 was returned to the Payment Management System using Automated Clearing House (ACH) Direct Deposit
Schedule Reference Number 2022-001: (ACF Head Start Cluster, ALN #93.600) Internal control over general ledger balances and related overdrawn federal program reimbursement amounts. Criteria: In order to receive amounts earned under grant programs, the Grantee is required to present periodic reimbursement reports related to federal programs and requested reimbursement amounts should be based on the actual expenses. Condition: One drawing amount claimed for federal program reimbursement was not based on actual expenses and grant revenue reported in general ledger was overstated and required adjustment. Effect: This control deficiency could have result in overdrawing the federal program fund in the current period. Cause: The error was primarily caused by the lack of control over cash balances and related federal program cost reimbursement report. Recommendation: The finance officer should review internal control procedures that will educate staff on the requirements of federal fund drawing. Program expenses should be reconciled, as reimbursement requests are prepared. The finance officer should review all reimbursement requests prior to release to ensure that amounts claimed reconcile to the adjusted general ledger for each request, especially for periods ending June 30th. Questioned Cost/Basis: $ 18,804.64. The $ 18,804.64 was returned to the Payment Management System using Automated Clearing House (ACH) Direct Deposit