Audit 9629

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$976,409
Findings
2
Programs
4
Organization: Save the Michael's of the World (NY)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-01-04

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
7463 2022-007 Significant Deficiency - AB
583905 2022-007 Significant Deficiency - AB

Contacts

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DZECH9KF9EZ9 Avi Israel Auditee
7169848375 Richard Wiktorowski Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation – The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the activity of all federal awards programs administered by Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. (the “Organization”), under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022 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). Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through from other governmental agencies, are included on the Schedule. Basis of Accounting – The accompanying Schedule is presented using the accrual basis of accounting. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from appropriate financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these financial reports are prepared from records maintained for the program. These records are periodically reconciled to the general ledger, which is the source of supporting data for the Organization’s financial statements. Indirect Costs – The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program. Major Program Determination – Type A programs for the Organization are those which equal or exceeded $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. Type B programs for the Organization are those which were less than $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the activity of all federal awards programs administered by Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. (the “Organization”), under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022 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). Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through from other governmental agencies, are included on the Schedule.
Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation – The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the activity of all federal awards programs administered by Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. (the “Organization”), under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022 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). Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through from other governmental agencies, are included on the Schedule. Basis of Accounting – The accompanying Schedule is presented using the accrual basis of accounting. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from appropriate financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these financial reports are prepared from records maintained for the program. These records are periodically reconciled to the general ledger, which is the source of supporting data for the Organization’s financial statements. Indirect Costs – The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program. Major Program Determination – Type A programs for the Organization are those which equal or exceeded $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. Type B programs for the Organization are those which were less than $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program. The accompanying Schedule is presented using the accrual basis of accounting. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from appropriate financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these financial reports are prepared from records maintained for the program. These records are periodically reconciled to the general ledger, which is the source of supporting data for the Organization’s financial statements.
Title: Indirect Costs Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation – The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the activity of all federal awards programs administered by Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. (the “Organization”), under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022 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). Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through from other governmental agencies, are included on the Schedule. Basis of Accounting – The accompanying Schedule is presented using the accrual basis of accounting. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from appropriate financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these financial reports are prepared from records maintained for the program. These records are periodically reconciled to the general ledger, which is the source of supporting data for the Organization’s financial statements. Indirect Costs – The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program. Major Program Determination – Type A programs for the Organization are those which equal or exceeded $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. Type B programs for the Organization are those which were less than $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program. The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program.
Title: Major Program Determination Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation – The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the activity of all federal awards programs administered by Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. (the “Organization”), under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022 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). Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through from other governmental agencies, are included on the Schedule. Basis of Accounting – The accompanying Schedule is presented using the accrual basis of accounting. The amounts reported as federal expenditures were obtained from appropriate financial reports for the applicable program and periods. The amounts reported in these financial reports are prepared from records maintained for the program. These records are periodically reconciled to the general ledger, which is the source of supporting data for the Organization’s financial statements. Indirect Costs – The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program. Major Program Determination – Type A programs for the Organization are those which equal or exceeded $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. Type B programs for the Organization are those which were less than $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimus indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance and instead uses the overhead allocation rate provided by the specific contracts for the applicable program. Type A programs for the Organization are those which equal or exceeded $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022. Type B programs for the Organization are those which were less than $750,000 of federal awards expended for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Finding Details

Condition - Out of 40 employees tested in the State Opioid Response Program, two employees did not have formal documentation of pay rate authorizations for the year ended December 31, 2022. Criteria - Documentation of pay rate authorizations should be maintained within each respective employee personnel file for future reference. Effect - Out of the 40 employees tested, the Organization could not substantiate pay rate increases awarded to two employees during the year ended December 31, 2022. Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization formally document pay rate authorizations and any subsequent pay rate changes within each employee's personnel file. Management's Response - See management's corrective action plan on pages 28 - 29.
Condition - Out of 40 employees tested in the State Opioid Response Program, two employees did not have formal documentation of pay rate authorizations for the year ended December 31, 2022. Criteria - Documentation of pay rate authorizations should be maintained within each respective employee personnel file for future reference. Effect - Out of the 40 employees tested, the Organization could not substantiate pay rate increases awarded to two employees during the year ended December 31, 2022. Recommendation - We recommend that the Organization formally document pay rate authorizations and any subsequent pay rate changes within each employee's personnel file. Management's Response - See management's corrective action plan on pages 28 - 29.